Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalZafiro Palace Alcudia
Overall
8.5
8.7
Beach
8.4
8.2
Food
8.3
8.7
Service
8.5
8.6
Rooms
8.3
8.8
Value
8.1
7.8
Romance
·
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,342)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.2
8.3
Food
8.7
8.5
Service
8.6
8.3
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Pools
9.2
8.1
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
9.2
–
Romance
7.6
7.5
Nightlife
–
–
Quiet
7.2
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 55 min from PMI
Pros · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Excellent family infrastructure and water-park access.
- Large pool and dining variety for a resort-complex vacation.
- Strong review mass and consistent all-inclusive verification.
Pros · Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- Excellent pool depth for families.
- Strong food reputation for a European all-inclusive option.
- Walkable Port d'Alcúdia setting.
- Swim-up and penthouse-style suite options.
Cons · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Large scale can feel impersonal or logistically tiring.
- Restaurant reservations can be a recurring frustration.
- Beach conditions are seasonally variable.
Cons · Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- All-inclusive is optional and rate-plan specific.
- Not directly beachfront.
- Quiet adult areas can be limited in school-holiday periods.