Set in Akumal, Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum is a five-star property with real observed prices for 2026. The hotel offers a pool, a spa and a restaurant. 23450 guests rate it 4.6 out of 5. Observed 2026 prices moved between US$203 and US$272 per night. It sits about 6 km from the centre of Akumal. Most rooms can be booked with free cancellation, and every booking removes a tonne of CO₂.
About Akumal: Akumal is a string of bays rather than a town, and where you sleep decides the whole trip. All hotels in Akumal →
Rooms and rates
Across our 2026 scans we logged 8 priced stays for Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum: rates ran from US$203 to US$272 a night depending on the date, how far ahead you book, and occupancy. As with most hotels in Akumal, midweek nights tend to come in cheaper than weekends, and booking two or more weeks ahead widens the choice of rooms with free cancellation. The price you see after tapping “Check availability” is the live app.impt.io rate for your exact dates, not an estimate.
Location
Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum is at Crta Chetumal Benito Juarez Km 250 Local B Traslados, Akumal, Mexico. That puts it about 6 km from the centre of Akumal's hotel district, based on the coordinates in our scans. The nearest city with a bigger hotel scene is Puerto Aventuras, about 11 km away — compare Puerto Aventuras hotels too if your plans are flexible. This page's “View on map” link opens the exact spot in Google Maps, so you can measure the journeys that matter to you.
The facilities, in detail
For food and drink, the hotel lists bar/snack/cafen', barber/beauty salon, bars, breakfast in room and coffee. On the wellness side there's fitness center, jacuzzi, massage, outdoor pool and pool bar. Practical services include 24 hour front desk, 24h. security, business center, car rental service, concierge and currency exchange. In the room itself: air conditioning, bath, bathroom, free wifi, hairdryer and iron and board. The full list of 90 facilities is below; double-check the ones that are deal-breakers when you book, as hotels adjust what they offer by season.
Good to know before you book
The booking flow is three steps: dates and guests in this page's widget, the live price on app.impt.io, and instant confirmation. Most rooms are offered with free cancellation until a few days before arrival — the exact deadline is shown next to each rate before you pay. Every confirmed booking also removes a tonne of CO₂ through IMPT's carbon-removal projects, at no extra cost to you. When comparing, note that the five-star rating reflects the hotel's declared standard; the guest reviews on this page tell you how it actually feels to stay.
Akumal for hotel guests
The main bay — the turtle one — has the small hotels, the beach clubs and the crowds between nine and three. Half Moon Bay, just north, is rocky shoreline, quiet condos and the best snorkelling straight off a ladder. Akumal Pueblo, west of Highway 307, is where people actually live and where a meal costs half. Our 2026 scans found only 11 hotels with a real price: from US$109 a night and a typical from-rate of about US$232. Small, pricey inventory — and sargassum from April to August is the other honest warning. All hotels in Akumal →
Facilities
Guest reviews
4.623450 reviewsI recently had the pleasure of dining at Tequila Restaurant, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. This vibrant spot serves up delicious Mexican cuisine with a variety of buffet options that make it perfect for both adventurous eaters and those who love the classics. The food was flavorful, fresh, and well-presented. Whether you're into tacos, enchiladas, or a hearty helping of rice and beans, the buffet offers something for everyone. What truly made the evening special was the outstanding service. Our server, Paschal, was absolutely lovely—warm, attentive, and genuinely en…
Overall, the experience was good. The staff was friendly, the evening activities were nice, and the buffet offered a variety of quality products. I’m not giving five stars because, from a resort of this kind, I would expect more attention to detail—such as slippers in the room, a courtesy kit with a shower cap, and some snacks in the minibar, which unfortunately were missing. Additionally, if you're staying here for just a few days, it’s almost impossible to book a table at any of the on-site restaurants, as they’re always fully booked.
Salvador provided excellent customer service in the Tequila restaurant, which supplies our family of four authentic Mexican cuisine. All of the restaurants, entertainment programs, pools, beach, rooms, all had amazing customer service, but Tequila restaurant stands our for its cuisine excellence and amazing food. Be sure to book a reservation before you arrive or at check in to experience this culinary delight! Also about out to Adan in the main restaurant for outstanding customer service, with daily Dilmah teas. We loved Grand Tulum, and you will too! A+!!
Planning your trip to Akumal
When to go
December to March gives you the best mix: dry days, clear water, little sargassum and cool nights. It is also the priciest and busiest window, spiking over Christmas, New Year and Holy Week. With only eleven hotels in the village, those dates sell out months ahead, so book before you commit to flights.
April to August brings humid heat and sargassum. It swings wildly: some mornings the bay is spotless, others there is a brown band along the shore and a smell to match. Half Moon Bay and the Yal-Kú lagoon sometimes escape it, but nobody can promise that. Hotels rake their own stretch; the sea does as it pleases.
September and October sit at the heart of hurricane season: heavy rain, some businesses shut for weeks, and the cheapest rates of the year. If you go then, take a cancellable rate and watch the forecast. November is the quietly well-balanced month most people overlook.
Turtles feed in the bay all year, so there is no wrong season for that. Nesting runs May to October, when you will see marked nests on the sand and, with luck and from a distance, a female coming ashore at night.
Getting there and around
From Cancún airport it is roughly 105 kilometres down Highway 307, an hour and fifteen to an hour and a half depending on traffic around Playa del Carmen. From Tulum airport it is about 40 kilometres and under an hour. A private transfer from Cancún runs somewhere around MX$1,800-2,500; from Tulum, considerably less.
Public transport works fine here. ADO buses on the Cancún-Playa-Tulum route and the white colectivo vans stop at the Akumal junction on the highway, roughly MX$50-70 from Playa or Tulum. From the junction it is under a kilometre on foot to the bay, passing under the arch. With heavy bags in the heat, take the short taxi waiting there.
A car buys you the cenotes, Xel-Há and Tulum on your own schedule. The trade-offs are limited paid parking near the bay and the standing advice to leave nothing visible in the vehicle. Speed bumps and U-turn lanes on the 307 force slow driving; at night, in rain, slower still.
Without a car, Akumal is entirely walkable: fifteen to twenty-five minutes from Half Moon Bay to the main beach. Local taxis are expensive and run on fixed fares — Akumal to Tulum lands around MX$600-800. Uber does not work reliably on this stretch. A bicycle solves almost everything.
Where to stay, zone by zone
Akumal Bay, the village core, suits anyone who wants everything on foot: small hotels on the sand, restaurants, a dive shop and the turtle tours starting a few steps away. The price is daytime noise and a steady flow of visitors from nine to three. After four, the bay hands itself back to the people staying there.
Half Moon Bay, to the north, is condos and small hotels along a rocky shore with ladders into the water. No sand to sprawl on, but the snorkelling starts at your door and the mood is neighbourly rather than resort-like. Many units have kitchens, which changes the budget noticeably. The Yal-Kú lagoon sits at the far end.
Akumal Pueblo, west of Highway 307, holds the cheaper rooms and is where our US$109 floor makes sense. There is no beach: twenty to twenty-five minutes on foot to the sea, or a short taxi. In exchange you eat well for little and see how the place actually works.
South Akumal and Aventuras Akumal are residential, silent and effectively car-only. Along the highway sit the big all-inclusives: comfortable if a resort is what you want, though you will barely set foot in the village. With a median of about US$232 in our scans, this is not backpacker territory — worth knowing before you book.
Eating and going out
Beachfront restaurants trade in fish, ceviche and cocktails, with menus priced for dollars. Budget roughly MX$400-700 per person with a drink, tip on top; the view is what you are paying for, and the cooking does not always match it. In high season, book or arrive early, because tables facing the water disappear fast.
Cross the highway into the pueblo and the picture changes: taquerías, small kitchens and set lunches. Tacos at MX$20-35, a comida corrida between MX$130 and MX$180. It is worth the walk even if you are sleeping on the bay, and it is where you will eat best for the least money anywhere nearby.
If you rent a condo with a kitchen, stock up in Playa del Carmen or Tulum before you settle in. Akumal minimarkets carry a short, convenience-priced selection. Drink bottled or jug water, and expect ice and beer to climb in price the closer you get to the sand.
Nightlife is close to nonexistent, and that is part of the bargain. Two or three beach bars that close early, and little else. For a proper night out you have Tulum half an hour away by car, factoring in the taxi home, which does not get cheaper after midnight.
Booking well
The inventory is tiny: our 2026 scans found eleven hotels in Akumal with a real published price. December to April fills up, and Christmas and New Year go months in advance. If your dates are fixed, lock the room first and buy the flights afterwards, not the other way round.
Always check the exact location. Plenty of properties marketed as Akumal sit on Highway 307, kilometres from the bay with no sensible way to walk in. Ask how many metres to the water, whether beach access is public or through a club with a minimum spend, and whether the hotel has its own stretch of sand.
For the same money as a hotel at around US$232, a condo with a kitchen usually buys more space and better value on stays of four nights or more. In return you get minimal service, a security deposit and sometimes a separate cleaning fee. Confirm the air conditioning and what happens during a power cut.
Read the fine print: make sure the rate includes VAT and lodging tax, which often surface only at checkout. Several small businesses add 3-5% for card payments, so carry cash. In September and October, pay only for cancellable rates. And accept it plainly: no hotel refunds you because of sargassum.
Frequently asked about Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum
How much does Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum cost?
In our 2026 scans we found rooms from US$203 a night. Rates move with dates and occupancy — check the live price with the availability widget on this page.
Where is Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum?
Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum is at Crta Chetumal Benito Juarez Km 250 Local B Traslados, Akumal, Mexico, in Akumal, about 6 km from the centre. You can open the exact location in Google Maps with this page's "View on map" link.
What facilities does Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum have?
Facilities the hotel reports include: 24 Hour Front Desk, 24H. Security, ATM, Aerobics, Air conditioning and Babysitting service. The full list (90 facilities) is in this page's facilities section.
How do I book Bahía Príncipe Explore Tulum?
Use the gold button or the availability widget: choose dates, see the live price on app.impt.io and complete the booking there. Most rooms allow free cancellation, and every booking removes a tonne of CO₂.
