Barcelo Maya Caribe: Just what we need after a long harsh winter

It's been a long harsh winter in Toronto when we went to Riviera Maya in early May. I was a bit apprehensive selecting this resort and did a lot of research before making up my mind. And boy, was I glad I selected Barcelo Maya Caribe. From the pickup at the airport to the hotel till the end of the trip, it was great service almost all the way. The food was good and the two restaurants for evening dining was fabulous. The entire resort was well kept and the staff pleasant. There are 5 different h [... read more]otels within the same resort so the grounds were fairly extensive. I had said in the beginning that it was great service ALMOST all the way. The reason is the check in/check out process. The lineup to check in was not too long but because it takes so long to process each guest the wait was long. We queue up to check in but since we were early and the room was not ready, we were asked to pick up the keys after 3 pm. To pick up the keys we had to queue up all over again in the same line up as people checking in. If we are just picking up keys, why not have an express lane. Same with checking out - too much waiting in line and the same line as people checking in. Again, why not an express line for checking out. Same as booking restaurants for the evening - line up just to speak with the concierge to reserve a restaurant. There is really no need to have to line up to speak with the concierge. Why not a simple online self service and it's done. Final conclusion though, is I had a great time and would visit again the next time I need to get a break from winter.

Barcelo Huatulco: Exactly what we were looking for.

The Barcelo was your average all-inclusive but the weather and the people are what you come for. The hotel is showing its age but if you want something newer book a club room as they have upgraded bathrooms. The food was good, lots of selection, and had no problems booking the al la cartes. The animation team wasn't as "active" as you see in most resorts but still a lot of fun. I would not recommend the show (tried 2) and just enjoyed playing cards and listening to the small band in the hotel ba [... read more]r. If you are looking for a party hotel, this is not for you. If you are looking for a laid back, quiet but fun place to enjoy the sun -- the Barcelo is for you.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Amazing resort...for price

Overall everything was amazing.....however...night life....not that great....great place for the price.....pool was good...roooms..very clean and new.....service...ok....food...good....night life....none...

Barcelo Solymar: Not bad at all

I went to the Barcelo Solymar June 1-8 2014. The staff were incredibly helpful, bar tenders made your drink how you like them and it was always easy to find asstisance. Our room was okay, bathroom didn't really seem like it got cleaned but the rest of our room was tidy. Food was basically not eatable in the buffet. Wasn't expecting much from Cuba but I was shocked at how bad it was. The Italian restaurant was better and we didn't go to any a la cartes. Most of the time I had hot dogs and French  [... read more]fries or went into town to eat (Don Alex is really great and is super close) lots of stuff to do around and in the resort like clubs ( international was not as great as people make it seem cave club was amazing and had ac and didn't get to go to Havana but I heard it was the best) I loved going off the resort and never once felt unsafe in Cuba!! This IS NOT a resort for family OR couples. The age group is very young and it's a total part all day everyday. I loved it as I went with my brother and cousin but I notice a lot of families were unhappy. The beach is absolutely beautiful

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Staff & beach amazing, extras are lacking

The staff were amazing (housekeeping incredible, buffet staff awesome) but huge negative of this resort is that it now has dolphins in a tiny swimming pool and that's just cruel. I've been to barcelo 4x's and because of the captive dolphins we will not go back. Also the "extras" of barcelo are no longer offered - nighttime kids activites are basically nonexistent, and you can only eat in resteraunts (no snacks allowed up to room) and no severs by the pool or beach. Bonus was that we saw wild mon [... read more]keys outside our room :) Overall we will not be going back but this is not because of the staff or beach/pools, but cause morally seeing captive animals on your holiday is not for us.

Barcelo Maya Palace: Amazing all inclusive

Surroundings and resort itself were all beautiful and very well maintained. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent, both at the buffets and the a la cartes, waiting staff was excellent. Room was clean and very nicely decorated. My only complaint was that the mattress was hard and not very comfortable which I have read in other reviews. We spent most of our time at the beach and the adult pool, both were great. Beach chairs were plentiful any time of the day, however to get a sp [... read more]ot at the adult pool you had to get there fairly early. We visited at the end of March which was spring break, we found that there were a lot of teenagers who were sometimes very loud and obnoxious, hence the reason we enjoyed the adult pool so much. We traveled without our kids but I would definitely take my kids to this resort.

Barcelo Solymar: Party Resort

If you're in your early twenties and looking to party this is the spot in veradero to stay. Our room was dirty, a lot of bugs (no bed bugs) and the AC was intermittent. Food was very bad as per usual in Cuban resorts. If you are planning on a family vacation I would look elsewhere. Service is most definitely subpar. The pros: beautiful beach, great weather and inexpensive.

Barcelo Huatulco: Good value for price

Rooms are dated but clean and comfortable. Grounds are well kept. Food is good. Staff friendly. Beach is clean & nice but watch the undertow with small kids or non-swimmers. Close to fantastic small town for safe real Mexican experience. Book boat tours on beach for whale watching, fishing, turtle spotting, snorkelling all in one.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Couldn't have picked a better spot!

Everything was above expectations. The service is spectacular. No bugs to worry about at all. Just fun in the sun. The food was great and plenty of it. Will definitely be returning to this resort someday.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Great time

The food was beyond expectation, it was an all guys trip, friendly staff, would go back in a heartbeat, beats Mexico and Cuba for sure! Very clean resort, beach was nice with lots of entertainment throughout the day! Have fun

Sunscape Puerto Plata: amazing resort

This is a very nice resort rooms are spacious and very clean the staff is very helpful it is a smaller resort but is very nice food is great many different restaurants to pick from the beach is great other than the locals on the beach coming up to you every two minutes trying to sell you something overall this resort is great

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Amazing Resort

Excellent dining experience, good shows, excellent beach, beautiful rooms and excellent service. Friendly environment, we will go back any time. Actually it was recommended by family members that have stayed there before and are very satisfied with it.

Barcelo Maya Caribe: Amazing resort

Grounds are clean, awesome food. Beach is beautiful , there is busy section of the beach and quite one also. Something for everybody. I like night shows and disco, I'm in my late 40 and love to dance. There is also a church for your soul. I love this resort and looking forward to come back

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Fantastic Resort

This resort is part of a 5 hotel complex and has a "train" you can take from one to the other. However, I feel that the Colonial is THE BEST. Rooms are very clean, pool is terrific(has a kids park) as is the beach and food and special restaurants are wonderful. It would be VERY hard to find a better place.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Beautiful and well maintained Resort.

The grounds, rooms and restaurants were immaculate and the staff was friendly, helpful and courteous. Th beach was beautiful and clean and a joy to walk on any time of day. The choice of food was plentiful and delicious.

Sunscape Puerto Plata: Barcelo clean and good food, entertainment

Grounds and room were very clean, you could see the maintenace of the facility was very good, the place is a little dated but was expected. Food was very good, entertainment was excellent, every night something new, recommend for the price

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Fabulous resort that we will definitely return to

We were at Barcelo Maya Beach Resort in May of this year; our second time there. Food, staff, rooms ameinities and services to be one of the best we have experienced. I lost my passport and I found the bell boys, taxi drivers and our air Transat rep Marcus Chimis to be extremely helpful and reassuring. The bell boy found me a Taxi Driver named Angel Omar Chavez Colli who spent the day taking us to the police station (police did not speak English ) where he translated for us, took us for passport [... read more] photo's and then to the consulate, we could not have done it without him. Also 2days later Miguel Angel another Taxi Driver took us to pick-up our passport and was amazing!!! This was a very upsetting time for me, but through the help of all these wonderful people working through the resort, I got through it and enjoyed a fabulous vacation. Thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality and we will definitely return soon:) Siobhan and Jim Solecky

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Beautiful!

It's right on the beach and the atmosphere is refreshing. Everyone is nice and pleasant, but they hardly anyone speaks English. The food is good, a lot of options between the restaurants. Great stay overall!

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Excellent resort !

We stayed already 3 times in Barcelo and plan to visit it again and again - very nice deep beaches, amazing green space, perfect food and service, the personals with genuine sense of hospitality. I definitely recommend it to my friends

Barcelo Maya Palace: Great fun for everyone!

I loved everything about this hotel the room was beautiful nice bed great bathroom the ocean was beautiful feeding sea turtles the food was 5 star buffets were really good it was amazing time one of my best friends got married there was absolutely stunning