Barcelo Maya Tropical: Great place and service

Great grounds, public area, 24 hour service, safety on resort, great for families, many options for everyone. Would recommend this resort to anyone, usually don’t write reviews, but I had a wonderful experience.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Amazing resort

This resort is immaculate. The grounds are prestige. There is more than enough to keep the whole family entertained. We did not feel.that we needed to go.off resort for anything. We have spent years traveling to all inclusive resorts. By far the best. For the.most part food was very good Although Spanish and surprisingly Mexican were not very good.

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Our experience.

This resort was by far the best resort i have ever been to. The staff were professional, food was amazing, and the resort was prestine. A true 5 star resort. We will be back next year. If you are even thinking about this do not over think it just go here. I strongly recommend this to anyone!!!!

Barcelo Solymar: Family Trip

We had an excellent trip The hotel is a little dated The villas were very helpful when you have most of your family with you very spacious while we are there, they were working on the hotel, which was good to see trying to make things up-to-date the people were amazing they made you feel very welcome we had no issues with the food. beach was beautiful. All in all the hotel was comfortable I would definitely go back.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Really gone downhill in the last 5 years

The hotel LOOKED exactly the same, but the Customer Service Dept. was sadly lacking in people who understood and spoke English. Also disappointed in the Air Transat Rep. who was almost rude when addressing me. I took me until Thursday to obtain face cloths for the room because they said (Cust. Serv.) that I was not listed as Premium level. The Brisa restaurant whom I had reserved was also lacking in a cook who could not accomodate people with special needs diets. I am allergic to pepper and a [... read more]sked that it not be used in my food. The result was a blacked (charred black) steak which was SUPPOSED to be beef bourgonyon with mashed potatoes and caramalized onions. I was given rice (barely cooked) and no onions at all. On the other hand, I had a reservation at Chez Gourmet and had really good service and ChateauBreand. Cooked perfectly. I was very pleased with this restaurant. Also, the Caribe Buffet Restaurant was very accomodating and had a wide selection of food from turkey, ham and the best roast beef I've had in a long time. The servers were excellent and anticipated everything. Suffice it to say, I will not be going back there again, which is a shame because that was my fifth trip to that hotel. I started going there in the 80's before there was an adult side and a children's side. This would have been my last hurrah as I turned 76 this year and was travelling alone. I found that because I didn't have a partner beside me that I was ignored at the bars and by pool servers for the most part.

Barcelo Solymar: Barcelo solymar

Would NOT recommend this hotel. Ran out of towels. And toilet paper. It’s old and needs renovation. Ran out of rum and whisky every night. Including mojito mint for drinks. Was only at 40% capacity. Rooms were super old beds very uncomfortable would NOT recommend

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: So much to do!

The resort grounds are beautiful with so many choices for things to do. We loved the variety of restaurants and pools and found the service very attentive. The reservation system for restaurants is a little frustrating but in the end we were able to grab 4 reservations for a la carte dinners which were all very good. We spent most of our days by the pool but the beach was just as fun. We loved walking to the pier to check out the fish. We love walking so having the mall, the mexican shop and the [... read more] mini putt, as well as access to the other 3 resorts was fantastic and having the double decker bus if we got tired was helpful as well. The rooms are dated but overall had everything we needed. We earned our meals walking up and down to the third floor each time. Overall this resort was a win!

Occidental Tucancun: OK but for the food

At first glance this hotel looks very good. It is well maintained but tired and in need of some serious upgrades. In particular in the bathroom. Cracked and leaky sink, antique tap with a mind of its own. Air conditioning had no control. Loud and freezing, we complained three times with no result unless we were willing to change rooms. The staff was excellent. Personable and very professional. Special mention to Carolina in the lower buffet and Hermerlinda upstairs. BAD FOOD. I often wondered  [... read more]with the very many hotels around Mexico, how they managed to find so many good chefs. I wonder no more because it ended here at this Occidental. Unimaginative and repetitive selection. Tasteless for the most part with the same boiled tasting fish and chicken in both buffets every day. Chicken legs or wings with nary a breast to me seen. The specialty restaurants were far from special. The Italian La Trattoria had no reason to call itself Italian. As an example, the Ossobuco was tasteless, very chewy with an abomination of a sauce splashed on top. And the marrow was missing from the bone! This is a sin in Italy. The system of booking a reservation was meant only to test your resolve. You got to get up at sunrise to join a lineup. Then they fill up before the line ends. Just about every one complained about the food. The Occidental Costa Cancun just up the road would have been a much better choice. We shall not return.

Barcelo Ixtapa: Beautiful View

Overall a good experience. The resort is clean and nice. The rooms were good. Beds were firm and very comfortable. We had good water pressure and lots of hot water. The view from the balcony was very beautiful overlooking the beach and ocean. We saw beautiful sunsets. The staff are very pleasant and try to be helpful. The breakfast and lunch buffets were good. The supper buffet was less so. The resort mainly favours mexican cuisine. We found the majority of the food was barely warm. The hig [... read more]h light was the BBQ dinner (reservation). Food was very good and hot off the grill. One huge disappointment was us missing out on a seafood lunch bbq they had one Saturday which included Bbq lobster. We had no knowledge of it and it seemed everyone else did as there was a huge lineup early for it. By the time we got there everything was gone. The following Saturday we lined up early only to be disappointed to not seeing any lobster. The entertainment shows were completely in Spanish. It would have been nice to be at least partly in English. The beach is nice but the ocean has some decent waves that can push and shove you really good. The view is beautiful with a couple of islands off the beach making it postcard worthy. We saw a whale on our last day from the pool which was pretty cool The weather is beautiful, hot and sunny everyday. The pool was nice and a comfortable temperature. The staff at the pool bar were quick and friendly. We rarely waited more than a minute or two for service. The liquor was all brand name and not cheap generic stuff that I received in the resorts in Dominican Republic. Overall it’s a decent, very clean resort and a good bang for your buck.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Great time was had by all

Loved our time at Barcelo Maya Tropical. Rooms were large, bed was so comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beach and pools were beautiful. Great place for kids. Wide selection of food, restaurants were fabulous. Sports bar was fun, markets were plentiful with great stores for shopping. ❤️

Barcelo Maya Caribe: TRYING TO SAVE OTHERS FROM HAVING THE WORST VACATION

Honestly, this place was a huge letdown. We paid way more than we have at other resorts, and it was just not worth it. Pretty much everything was booked the whole time restaurants, the spa so we didn’t get to enjoy any of the stuff we were looking forward to. No one tells you anything, either. You’re basically left to figure everything out on your own. The communication was awful. On our last night, we finally got a dinner reservation (at 9:30 PM!) and I got kicked out for not wearing pants, no  [... read more]one ever mentioned that was a rule. The staff just seemed annoyed most of the time and weren’t helpful at all. Anything you ask for takes forever, if it happens at all. Our room didn’t get cleaned for three days, we ran out of towels and water, and the A/C barely worked. The first time we called, no one came. The second time, someone showed up and said “it’s fine” and left. We were also dealing with horrible paint fumes for two days because they were painting nearby rooms. Couldn't even air out the room because opening the door shut off the A/C. Everything costs extra room service, wine, most activities. So much for “all-inclusive.” The food was DISGUSTING usually cold and the staff at guest services had serious attitude. If you don’t speak Spanish, don’t expect much help. The pools were DIRTY, SLIMEY AND CLOUDY. This was honestly one of the worst hotel stays we’ve ever had. Save your money and go somewhere else, we’re definitely not coming back.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Fun In The Sun

This resort is huge, a little too big for our liking. The restaurants are very nice and the food quality was excellent, not so much in the buffets. Same food everyday and every night in the buffets and selection wasn't the best. We did pay $5.00 each and enjoyed the buffet at the Barcelo Palace and found that buffet to be excellent. Way more choices and the quality of items were suburb. Lots of people smoking in and around the pool which we found very disturbing and rude. I wish that ther [... read more]e would have been a designated smoking area so that we did not have to be subjected to the smoking. The rooms were decent and the housekeeping staff worked hard to keep them neat and tidy. All of the staff were outgoing and were very pleasant. Monica was amazing, our favourite employee.

Barcelo Maya Caribe: WARNING DON'T GO

I honestly don’t understand how this place has such great reviews because it was far from amazing. The first night we arrived, my child had an accident, and the way the front desk staff treated us made me want to leave the resort that same day. They were rude, completely unhelpful, and when I tried to explain the situation while upset, they rolled their eyes at me instead of helping arrange transportation to the hospital. Zero empathy. Second issue everything at this resort costs extra. The w [... read more]aterpark, bowling, arcade, ping-pong, pool tables—literally all of it comes with an extra charge. That was a shock because every other resort we’ve been to included those things free. Third, the food was awful. The buffet and snack bar food made my whole group sick with stomach aches and diarrhea. The à la carte restaurants were the only places the food was decent, but even then, you only get four reservations for a 10-day stay. Really? Lastly, the rooms were disgusting. The bed felt like sleeping on dirt no matter how many times we asked for clean sheets. The smell of mold was unbearable it felt like it was everywhere in the room. It was uncomfortable, dirty, and honestly unacceptable. I would never recommend this resort to anyone. Save your money and go somewhere that actually cares about their guest. Oh I forgot also the beach is disgusting they don't even bother to clean up all the disgusting seaweed that collects on the beach, also if your looking for chairs by the pool or clear clean water, you definitely wont find that here. Be ready to party with the locals as they will all get drunk and blast there stereo near the kids pool. Watch out for the staff that rides his motorcycle on the pathways especially your children as he will be on his cell phone while driving on pedestrian walk way. I'm so glad to be home what a waste of money. Worst vacation ever

Occidental Arenas Blancas: our happy place

The biggest plus about this hotel is the location and the added bonus of being able to use a second hotel on the property. We have been frequenting this hotel for years mostly because of location and wonderful staff. We just returned (April 2025) and must say they have really improved on their food offerings, there was variety and plenty to eat. We cant wait to go back in December.

Occidental Punta Cana: Occidental punta cana

The property is well maintained and the pools are well taken care of and very clean. You can tell that the rooms are becoming a bit aged and supplies like water and towels are not always kept filled but quickly handled once customer service contacted. The room we were in only had a plug-in at the coffee nook so at least we could alternate to plug in phones but it was too far away for me to use my cpap machine so went without it.

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Barcelona Riviera

Beautiful hotel very clean with nice grounds. Food was good. Limited availability for a la carte restaurants. Not enough loungers people were reserving very early in the morning (5:30 am). Staff very friendly and helpful.

Occidental Papagayo: Quiet resort

Beautiful grounds, nice selection at buffet. Nice main pool, didnt spend any time at swim up bar. Friendly staff. Rooms are a little dated but well kept. Beach was nice. Monkeys , iguanas and lots of birds

Occidental Caribe: great resort

The rooms were ok not great but there was issues that got resolved we changed rooms 2 times first room people were already in the room that was our room Second room the door didnt work the patio door did not shut the ac did not work the ceiling in the bathroom leak so we moved again to a good room other than that it was a good place

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Beautiful resort, but beaches are weird

Everything about the hotel is perfect! The service, the room, the cleaning, the food! The only comment I have about this resort is the beaches. I understand the seaweed situation is out of the resort's control, but the rest is manageable. On the first day we came, we went for a swim in the ocean and my husband stubbed his toe really badly on a random rock. We found many dips in the water where there was just rocks. I stubbed my toe, but not as badly as my husband (his toe was purple for 5 days [... read more]). I feel like it's either lacking sand, or rock removal is necessary. But adding sand would make it more shallow than it already is... so you can't snorkel unless you go really far out (close to the ropes).

Occidental Punta Cana: Ok resort

Although I wasn’t happy either the resort for various reasons, I was extremely happy with the service I received from Jenn Black. Very professional and even helped me with documents I didn’t understand. I will definitely be booking with her again