Barcelo Maya Caribe: Sweet resort

Had a blast on the surf simulator, the food was great! Beach was wicked, weather was nice I have no complaints over here!! The location is ideal if you are looking to visit any sink holes because there is three or four across the road 😀.

Barcelo Maya Palace: Beautiful, huge resort

We really liked this resort. It's very family oriented. We travelled with our one year old son and there were lots of other people there with babies and toddlers. If you're travelling as a couple and looking for a lot of quiet and relaxation it may not be your number one choice. Although, they do have an adults only pool which looked really nice and you can also reserve Bali beds in that area (not sure of price). It's quite a large resort and we did A LOT of walking. Our room was almost at the v [... read more]ery back and it's quite a ways to the pool and to the lobby/food area. If you're not very mobile or don't enjoy lengthy walks this might not be the place for you. The pool was a lot of fun and is absolutely huge. Rooms are very nice, only complaint was the very hard and uncomfortable mattress (felt like there were springs in my back) Buffet was average- could always find something to eat. A la cartes were quite nice with the French restaurant being our favourite of the 3. Didn't really spend much time at the beach but there were always lots of chairs. Just not a lot of shade. Overall I'd rate it a 4/5 and would recommend to anyone traveling with young children

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Beautiful, Huge Resort

This resort is beautifully landscaped and located on the best beach in the Mayan Riviera. You will never be bored at this resort and you will always find comfort whether sitting by the pool or on the beach. There are plenty of activities and entertainment throughout the day and night. Furthermore, the food is great at the buffets with enough variety. The a la cart restaurants are definitely worth booking especially the Japanese and Steakhouse. All in all, our group had a great stay and were sad  [... read more]to go home. Bonus is having access to all the resorts to keep things interesting.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Gorgeous location! Don't arrive on a Saturday afternoon though...

Everything was spot on except the reception desk, food, drinks were great... service and staff were friendly except for the reception desk... We flew in on a Saturday evening and reception only had two people working then, never seen such Kaos in my life! They were very unfriendly and not professional at all. When we left the next Saturday at noon, there were bus loads of people arriving I would say over 200 inline and they must of had over a two hour wait to check in on a Saturday hot afterno [... read more]on, no air conditioning in the lobby! We were able to check out, but that took 45 minutes. People were yelling at the 4 receptionists, everyone was just miserable! Beyond that, Barceló is a great place to stay for the $$.

Barcelo Solymar: Great time

The Barcelo Solymar was a great hotel, keep in mind you are in Cuba and you will be fine. The beach was spectacular and the hotel is walking distance to downtown Varadero which is amazing. This is definitely a fun hotel that caters to a younger crowd, I wouldn't go here with my children. If you are young and single and looking to have a good time this is definitely the hotel for you.

Occidental Punta Cana: Beautiful Place, Bad Service

This resort and it's beach were undeniably beautiful. If a nice beach is a top priority, this was a great beach in DR. TONS of people selling; it was not very peaceful as you were constantly interrupted by someone trying to sell something. The A La Carte food was fantastic; the rest of it was not good and actually made me feel quite sick. Half renovated, half not. The renovated parts were very nice. The service left a lot to be desired. Do not waste your money on upgrades to premium anyt [... read more]hing because you don't get any better treatment. When we arrived at the resort at 1 in the morning, myself and 13 others booked through Transat were told the resort was full and they shipped us to another resort at 3 in the morning. Finally got checked in and into bed by 5 in a dingy room in a dark corner of a 3000 room resort. No apologies from our provider (Transat) or the resort itself. Nothing was done to remedy the mistakes made. I hate when people leave reviews that are only negative because this is paradise, how could it really be that bad? We had a few nice days in the middle of the week where nothing went wrong, and the resort as I said was gorgeous. Overall, I would do anything to get my $1400 back because I work hard for my money and it was wasted on these businesses. They provided poor service with awful communication and did nothing to compensate us afterwards. I did not even receive a response about our complaint until 2 months after we had returned. I wanted one night's worth of my trip refunded to compensate for the full day we were exiled from our resort, and they refused. I will never book through any of these channels again and I recommend others heed my warning. If you really like the look of the resort, take a chance and go for it, but don't book through these providers.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Stunning Resort

This Resort is absolutely amazing! It is beautiful, the beach is fantastic, the pools are massive and amazing! So much for kids to do. The entire Barcelo Maya Grand is spotless, they have thought of everything! The food is fabulous! There is so much to chose from, they have the most amazing desserts! We can't wait to return! Even the rooms are nice, even though we did not have a newly renovated room, the rooms were still fresh and clean. I can't say enough good things about this place, it never  [... read more]feels crowed, plenty of beach/pool loungers, ample seating at buffets and restaurants, you have to be a stuck up snob not to have liked this place! I consider myself and my husband to be very picky people, and we were so impressed! Mexican restaurant and Japanese our favourite a la carter, but they were all very good!

Barcelo Solymar: What a Beach!

We booked this last minute. We stayed May 10-15th at Solymar. From past experience we looked at the weather network and saw this looked very promising. The weather was bang on! The resort is just as most people describe it. It is Cuba and as such it doesn't have all the amenities that some other destinations have. But you don't pay nearly as much either. The only surprise was that the bar(s) were all closed by midnight. Overall, it is great value. If you can get one of the suites away from the m [... read more]ain building. Set your expectations right and you will have a great time. For the record, I burn easily. I bought Clarins 30 spray and applied it regularly. And I tried to stay under the little beach huts as much as I could. I ended up with great colour and no burn. Take sandals to the beach as the sand gets very hot in the middle of the day. I promise when you see that beach you'll understand what all the buzz is about. I've been to beaches in Canada, the States, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean..... this is in a class by itself!

Occidental Arenas Blancas: Great party resort

My third time staying at this resort. Improvements are constantly being made. Great beach. Great food. Great night life. Great variety of pools Can be tough to get drinks at night without tipping. Staff are mediocre. Location is as good as it gets. Resort land is well kept

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Go back again anytime!!

We absolutely loved this place. For our first trip to Mexico, it was hard to decide where to go. After many days of research. We came up with barcelos. Best decision we've ever made. Already planning another trip in Christmas time. Highly recommend this place.

Occidental Arenas Blancas: This was an amazing resort!

The grounds were neat and clean of garbage and the pool area was very picturesque and well kept. The beach was in walking distant and there was a lot of lounging chairsas was the pool area. There was 2 bar areas and service was good and the server's were very kind and helpful and the drinks were delicious!! It was my first experience to a tropical island but I would love to go there or any where in Cuba again!!

Occidental Tucancun: Great Food and Clean Resort

The grounds are perfect and the food was great. The only con would be the large size of the resort and lack of beach area. Walking from your room to the main lobby, waiting for the correct tolly to take you for dinner, disco or beach was just too time consuming for a holiday. You want to get away from lineups and enjoy your time.

Barcelo Solymar: Party Resort!!

This was a great Resort for my friends and I, it was a huge party all week!! I would recommend this Resort to anyone young and looking for a good time! The wifi does not work and the customer service was not the best but it definitely did not determine the trip!

Barcelo Solymar: FANTASTIC RESORT!!

This is a great hotel for partying! I went with my two best friends who are both 19 and we had such a good time.The resort and rooms are nice and clean. Customer service and the food isn't that great but besides that I totally recommend that you stay here. Especially if you are young and like to party!

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Great resort

The hotel was spotless. The grounds were very well kept. Staff was very polite. The only negative thing that I would say it that the check-in process was not good. After a long day of travelling, we arrived to a line up to check in and it took over an hour to get through the line. In addition, our room was still not ready and it was after 3pm.

Occidental Caribe: Beautiful Beach no so beautiful service

Stayed at the Barcelo Bavaro Adults only, 2 months ago - service amazing. Occidental Trip - started off raining however weather got better and better as the week went on. Disappointed with the service most time had to wait for a drink even non alcoholic for more than 10 minutes. Omelette station at Buffett was crazy had to wait at least 10 sometimes 15 minutes before even ordering(throw in another cook if the line up is so long)

Occidental Punta Cana: Couldnt have asked for a better week!

After seeing mixed reviews (which never help) we went into the occidental punta Cana with an open mind. Everything was great, from the beach, food, drinks, staff and weather! Our room was not a renovated one but it still was great! I mean you never spend anytime in your room to begin with. There are many activities to do for every age which is awesome.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Disabled Friendly Resort

Wide covered walkways connect buildings, shopping, entertainment so you are sheltered from the hot sun or rain. Concrete pathways give easy access to the beach and all resort areas. Elevators are available in each building so guests can request any of the three floors. Buses with ramps can take you to major locations throughout the resort.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Amazing Week at the Barcelo

My husband and returned from a one week stay at the Barcelo Tropical on April 23 and cannot say enough good things about this resort. The beaches were amazing, the pools were crystal clear and the resort itself was beautiful. This resort is great for couples, families and singles. There are enough quiet areas to just relax if that is what you want, if you travel with family there are more than enough activities to keep the younger ones and teens entertained and we say groups of young adults h [... read more]aving a blast. I would go back in a heartbeat and this time I would bring my 19 and 21 year old. Definitely worth going to.

Allegro Cozumel: Georgous resort... should be 4.5 stars!

I've been to alot of all inclusive resorts and this was one of the best! We stayed her April 28 - May 5. The grounds were beautiful. The pools very clean. All the food was wonderful every single day! Workers were always cheerful. My daughter and I came for a week and I hope to return this fall with my husband