Barcelo Maya Colonial: Never disappoints

Barceló hotels are so well designed for every guests needs. Amazing service, beautiful grounds and comfortable accommodations. We love this resort for its variety of restaurants and amenities, gym spa ball courts and tons of things for kids and adults of all ages to stay busy. Nice they don’t put the small water park way back of the resort like so many other big resorts. The entire resort is on the waterfront with a beautiful view and path to walk to the other Barcelo resorts. No golf carts requ [... read more]ired as every restaurant is on a well signed path which is covered if it rains. If you like to get out on the water and experience Hobie cat sailing and no experience, friendly staff will take you out for free. Just book at 9:00 day before. Beautiful beaches, bring a mask and snorkel some water shoes and snorkel right off your own private beach. Amazing if you are an early riser to encounter Sea Turtles right at the waterfront. There are magical Cenote parks close by to explore and much more. It’s worth the extra time to get to the resort. Only an hour from Cancun but the beach and hotel is with it. 2nd time stay. Going back this December.this year.

Barcelo Huatulco: Had a good time!

The resort was very clean. Staff were accommodating and work hard! Rooms were clean and in excellent shape. As with other resorts, be careful in the shower as hard to stabilize hot and cold. Entertainment was very good. Food in ala cart excellent and buffets were good.

Barcelo Maya Caribe: Great resort but loud nights.

Third visit to the Barcelo Caribe. Love this resort… great beach, lots of evening options with shows and the mall, excellent beach volleyball court and pickleball courts and other sports courts. Food was great, buffet and ala cartes, however one in our group did get food poisoning, exact source unknown. Basic Caribe rooms are okay, could use some renos but bed was comphy. Nights were a problem. Only got one decent sleep in ten nights due to parties in next room and loud drunk people in hallways  [... read more]and leaving disco at 3:30. Called the front desk numerous nights. Sometimes it helped, sometimes it didn’t. Each of our visits the night noise has been worse. Not sure if we’ll go again because of this. Otherwise we love this resort!

Royal Hideaway Playacar: A Hidden Gem

The resort was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. It was everything we could asked for and more. We could have stayed longer and left us asking for nothing . The resort itself was extremely well kept. What you see on the website is actually what the grounds and beach look like. The staff kept the grounds impeccably manicured and did so in a fashion that they did not distract from the experience. Every morning we woke up and the beach only meters away was raked, furniture re-organ [... read more]ized and any bits of seaweed were removed. The water was like swimming in a post card. Crystal clear blue, white sands and sandbars out certainly several hundred meters. The beach was the largest on the strip, with only about 200 guests its was wide open and perfect. If the ocean is not your thing, pick one of the many great pools and maybe one of the activities after lunch. The staff from the restaurants to the bell hops were beyond gracious and courteous. Everyone was very helpful and you always felt it was about you. Most activities were available for no cost. Available were tennis, basket ball, bikes, pickle ball, Bocci Ball and much more. There is also a games room and pool table off of one of the bars. The standard sailing and scuba were there if you wanted to pay. All the restaurants were amazing. This was the highlight as the food was truly five star and not a typical cheaper resort. You name it, it was there. Live music at the club, shows every night in the theater kept you busy till bedtime if you wanted. In a gated community you could walk to town and feel totally safe. Area made it accessible to the ruins, cenotes and snorkeling in Cozumel if you fancy. Adults only and your own concierge was a nice touch. February was a great month, sunny and hot. Strongly recommend this resort, we would go back no questions asked. East Coasters Halifax NS

Occidental Caribe: Great beach resort

The ground, the pools were fine. Overall rm toilet only flushed when there was something heavier than toilet paper. The shower never did get hot for both of us. Took ages to even warm up. There were black marks all over mirror which was indicative of perhaps mold behind it. The toilet roll holder was broken and the bidet unusable. The housekeeping staff and dietary staff were wonderful. As a good fruit was very limited and food was OK.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Amazing Resort!

We loved the resort. The staff are amazing and welcoming. The grounds are pristine. Beach is beautiful and has a coral reef with lots of tropical fish. The pools are clean and there is poolside service. The buffet had lots of choices and is clean and spacious. The A La Carte restaurants we dined at were excellent - favorites being Tokyo for teppanyaki and the Italian restaurant which was located on this resort. The are a lot of activities available at the resort - Escape Room, Uspa which [... read more] includes a nordic circuit, bowling alley, fitness centre, surf ride, Dophnarius, go karts and more. The only negative comment I would have is the availability of chairs at the beach and pool. There does not seem to be enought because what they have is "reserved" early morning and there were quite a few people laying on the sand at the beach or on the green area by the pool. The resort was at full capacity when we visited, however, they need to invest in extra chairs They definitely have invested in having a great resort but the chair issue needs to be corrected.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Amazing resort.

We stayed at the Barcello Maya Beach Resort located about one hour from Cancun. It is part of the Grand Maya Resort consisting of six hotels. Stay at one, play and eat at them all. The hotel and its grounds are very well kept. Staff are friendly and helpful. The buffet has everything to eat and offers a daily variance. The other speciality restaurants are all really good and have to be booked in advance. We really liked the Italian Trattoria, seafood, second Italian restaurant and the Spa [... read more]nish Il Fuente one. There are numerous, connecting pools and water parks for the children from one end of the resort to the other. You can walk from each of them or travel on the “red bus” to reach each destination.The beach and ocean was also wonderful to experience for the break from the northern climate in February. There are length pools, mini golf, basketball, shuffleboard, and. Daily activities to partake in. We loved it all!

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: too big to spread out.

asked 4 times for room close to restaurants so on, because family member trouble walking given room as far away as could be told we are to busy .so my daughter gave us her room also different hotel what hotel has 400 beach chairs for 3000 guests. did nt get seat on plane that we paid 90 dollars for we waited in terminal 25 min for rep to show up . asked policeman for help . bus when found was parked 500 yard away from terminal instead of out front . when returning bus driver would not  [... read more]let my wife or my family on bus even thought all check in as requested nexus rep had to shout at him to let family on bus theres more but you live you learn ive been all round the world lived in 4 different continents. ps smaller is better.

Barcelo Huatulco: Great time at Barcelo

Had a wonderful time at Barcelo. Food was great. Italian and Seafood restaurants were very good. Service in the buffet and restaurants was A+. Room was nice and always clean. Would definitely return.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: il ne manque de rien sauf !

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Barcelo Maya Tropical: Amazing Resort!

I’ve been travelling to inclusive for 25 years and will say that this was one of my better experiences. From the moment we checked in to checkout everything was top notch. Service, amenities, food, cocktails, cleanliness. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. The only thing that requires improvement in my opinion is they do not have enough lounge chairs. For the first time in those 25 years that I’ve traveled, I saw people sitting on the sand and on the cement pool patios and grassy ar [... read more]eas. They need to purchase some lounge chairs. For what we pay to stay at this resort, this should not be happening Overall, a fantastic vacation.

Barcelo Solymar: Terrible

Should have listen to reviews and stayed home. Worst vacation ever in 20 years. Stay away and safe your money. We are not fussy but this was the worst of the worst. Nothing to eat, no bars at beach, no entertainment….on and on and on

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Amazing place

This hotel was great , Very large but you don't feel crowded. Many activities Golf, pickleball, tennis, Beach and pools are beautiful. Staff very helpful rooms are clean and spacious. Many choices of places on site to eat. Casino and sports Bar, Spa is great and shows are entertaining

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Great family holiday

Overall the hotel was amazing. Check in and out was smooth without any issues. We had requested 3 rooms together on the ground floor because we were travelling with a small child and an elderly mother and were pleased when it was honored. The staff were all friendly, the drinks were great, the grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The a la carte restaurants were the best ... but they usually are. The buffets were good with lots of variety but were very busy but it was the season  [... read more]we chose to travel. The pools were wonderful and my 3 year old grand daughter especially loved the kids water park area. The beach was clean and super sandy. The only complaint was the chair game ... it's alive and well at the resort. I think some people save chairs at the beach and pool so they can go between both. The first day we could only find 2 broken chairs for a family of 7 but my husband started setting his alarm for 430am and put 4 towels on chairs together and he was surprised at how many others were doing the same thing so early. The room was spacious, clean and well stocked. I had read reviews about the humidity in the rooms and it is absolutely true. There is definitely something wrong with the air conditioning/ventilation system because everything was always damp...the bed, pillows, sheets, towels and our clothes. We didn't see mold in our room but it definitely smelt moldy. When we arrived home we had to wash everything because they were still damp and smelled musty.

Occidental Tucancun: Mediocre Resort

I recently stayed at Occidental Tucancun, while it wasn't a terrible experience, there were several areas that could use improvement. The hotel feels quite outdated. The rooms, though clean, could really use a refresh. The furnishings were old, and the overall vibe felt stuck in the past. The bathroom, while functional, had some wear and tear that stood out. In terms of dining options, I was disappointed to find there were very few food choices available on-site. There wasn’t much variety in t [... read more]he restaurants. It would have been nice to have more convenient or diverse options within the hotel. While the location of the hotel was decent, I can't say it would be my first choice for a future stay unless some updates and improvements were made.

Occidental Punta Cana: punta cana

beautiful grounds. Easy booking for a la carte restaurants.Lots of choice at buffet but a shortage of wait staff. Stocked frig good size room with lots of storage space.Overall good value for the price.

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Great Holiday at a Beautiful Resort

The Barcelo Bavaro Palace is a beautiful resort with lovely beaches and pools and lots and lots to do. The food is just ok. And there is not a midday poolside or beach snack bar to get food. you have to go to buffet and that's kinda the only thing I didnt like. Would defo recommend though. Wonderful vacation.

Occidental Tucancun: We had a great time!

We had a great time. Purchased an umbrella everyday for shade on the beach. We enjoyed ourselves. Our toilet did not flush , called maintenance each day.they came quickly. Food was good.we would go again.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Better than ever

We’ve been to Barcelo Riviera Maya previously and enjoyed it. This year has brought change in a Positive way. Lots of new activities at the Tropical Pool area. And the Buffet restaurants have Theme nights.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Nice resort

The grounds are kept neatly trimmed & watered. The hallways are scrubbed daily. Rooms are a good size; a/c worked well, good shower, lots of closet space. Seaweed is raked off the beach every morning Beach chairs are scarce some days as guests at the other hotels use the beach at the Maya Beach hotel…it’s the best beach. Buffets are the usual, food is plentiful. The entertainment was disappointing compared to prior years. We found that the main & beach buffets seemed to be short  [... read more]staffed. Service was not as good as in the least, nor were they as friendly. The pool we used occasionally was big, with shallower sections. They can get quite noisy as the day goes & more drinks are consumed! We prefer the beach/ocean. The a la carte that we tried were delicious! Highly recommend the seafood one. Book as soon as you can after arrival.