Occidental Tamarindo: Great Resort

The public areas are good, dining area is great, swimming pool is great and the room is good as well. Enjoy all the facilities and our stay over there. Great location and it walkable to downtown Tamarindo

Allegro Playacar: Nice Resort

The resort itself was beautiful, the grounds were well kept. The pool I used was great and the people were lovely. The food was good and hot. The only thing that was an issue was the hill you needed to walk up and down to go from the lobby to the pool, beach and restaurants. The hill was a little challenging for people with mobility issues. All in all a nice resort but I would not recommend to anyone with mobility issues.

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Love this place

We love going to the Barcelo’s, we have been to this resort many times over the years . We especially enjoy the Maya Riviera Adult only , we have been 5 times since the end of Covid . We enjoy the pools , always lots of chairs . We don’t have to get up early to get a seat in the shade. Food is amazing, my husband had a good selection of Scotch’s . We went with family, no problem to get a restaurant reservations at all. The staff were great very helpful and friendly

Royal Hideaway Playacar: Waste of vacation time and money

We both got sick from the food and spent half of our vacation inside taking care of each other. The buffets were full of recycled proteins that looked gross. The service wasn't great. A waiter gave my wife something she was allergic to and she ate it. The host asked us about allergies and we let them know about 15 minutes before that happened. Our water and coffee in our room was not replenished every day. The restraunt food was gross and there weren't many gluten friendly options at all. We spe [... read more]nd a lot of money eating at restaurants in town because we lost confidence in the food service. Not a 5 star experience.

Barcelo Maya Palace: Great Family orientated resort

We really enjoyed our stay at the Barcelo Maya Palace. The resort has a great location and is very well-maintained and clean. It is an excellent choice for families with kids because the main pool, kids' water park, and entertainment areas are all located close to each other and near the beach. This arrangement provides something for everyone, while also allowing for quieter areas if you prefer. The beach was nice, with calm waters, although there was a lot of seaweed when it was windy. The w [... read more]ater is incredibly clear, making it great for snorkelling. We spotted many tropical fish and even a few large turtles right in the swimming area, even without snorkel gear. It is advisable to bring water shoes, as there are many stony areas on the shore. The rooms are spacious, very comfortable, and clean. The food was also good, with a great selection for everyone. It's a large resort connected to three other Barcelo properties, which you can explore on foot.

Allegro Playacar: Beautiful Beach and Luscious Grounds

I travelled April 18-25, 2026 with my friend. We were looking for a restful week of sunshine, surf and beverages and the Allegro did not disappoint. Having stayed at numerous Caribbean Resorts, this resort is older and more basic than most. It is very peaceful. The room was adequate although we were in building 11 which is THE closest to the Theatre and Lobby. This proved noisy during the nighttime entertainment but we made the best of it. It also proved noisy to be right beside the ca [... read more]rt path the employees take every morning and evening with their cleaning carts or other carts of stock back and forth. One bonus is that they don't use key cards as your wristband opens your room. Our fridge was stocked as we requested and the cleaning crew did a very nice job daily. The food was good. There were three options for a la carts - Mexican, Italian and Asian. The only thing I did not like was having to line up in the lobby every day if we wanted to book an a la cart for that night. You could only book one meal at a time, the day of. We did the Mexican and Italian. The rest of our dinners were buffet. There is also a buffet at the pool bar but we preferred to have pizza made to order just outside of the pool bar for lunch. The beach is absolutely huge and the water was beautiful. They did their best to clean up the constant influx of sargassum. We never had an issue getting a chair at the beach or the pool and towels were always available at the towel hut. The staff are amazing and very cheerful. They were a pleasure to associate with.

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Terrific stay

Seriously loved everything about this hotel. Food was excellent, pool was very clean and very large, adults only was the way to go. Room was clean and spacious. Service was excellent. If i have to complain about anything it is that the rocks in the ocean but hey that is not the hotel’s fault. Thank you very much for a lovely stay

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Great resort!

Poos were clean. While snorkeling at the beach, in front of our hotel, we saw many sea turtles. It was fantastic! We also took advantage of the free catamaran ride Food at the buffet was typical for an all inclusive resort. The alacart resteraunts were better. We were able to get all 4 alacarts we were entitled to with the times we wanted.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Wonderful Vacation. Amazing Resort.

Landing at Tulum Airport was a breeze. Our plane was the only one there, it was oir first time in Mexico. Really liked this new airport. Now as for the resort. Wow. My first time being exposed to such grandeur of Barcelo Resorts. What a Beautiful Resort. So many activities the 7 days was not enough. We had 10k steps daily that when we got home, it felt like we ran a marathon. Food was incredible. We felt spoiled. We tried 3 ala carts and no disappointments. Pools were outstanding!!! You have acc [... read more]ess to all the resorts except for the Adults section. We found a new home away from home. Appreciate our agent Heather for all her recommendations. Such a memorable vacation that left us with a lasting impression.

Barcelo Maya Palace: We know this resort for many years.

Good value/price/service resort. Definitely we recommend to stay in it! Especially with Trip Central ! Good choice of a-la-cart restaurants! Nice territory of the resort. Free Wi-Fi in rooms and most of the places of the resort.

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Barcelo Maya Riviera Adults Only - Great Resort

Third time at the Riviera adults only resort and 9th time to the entire Barcelo Maya Grand Resort complex. This time for 11 nights in an oceanfront junior suite which we regularly have. Never disappointing. Great food, good selection of restaurants, very very clean and welcoming. Food quality is excellent, we regularly saw the food staff checking the temperature on the buffet with digital thermometers to ensure food safety, Never a problem to get loungers around the pool or at the bea [... read more]ch. Although mother nature brought seaweed the Barcelo grounds team was out every single night and day to rake it up and cart it away as best they could. Very attentive restaurant staff, they remember you from prior visits and maitre 'd's check with you during the meals to ensure all is well. We will certainly be back next year

Barcelo Maya Palace: Great resort

Very clean, good food, great beach at the Palace, a little rocky at Tropical. Lots of sea turtles first thing in the morning.. Rooms very spacious and fresh towels twice a day! My only complaint would be it is so big that the walk is long to get anywhere, but there are lots of options for entertainment . They have their own mall!

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Very fun resort

The food there is excellent, clean beaches, clean rooms, friendly staff not very big for entertainment. Most of the entertainment was at the palace. You would take a train ride over there and you can watch shows go to the disco casino lots of things over there to do if you just want to relax this is the perfect resort for you

Occidental Caribe: Great week away

We had a fantastic stay at the Occidental Caribe in Punta Cana and would absolutely recommend it. The standout feature is definitely the staff, they are exceptional. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to making our stay enjoyable. We want to give a special thank you to Isaury from Guest Experience, who truly went above and beyond for us during our stay. From the moment we met him, he was incredible, attentive, and always willing to help with anything we [... read more] needed. Whether it was answering questions, making arrangements, or simply checking in to make sure everything was perfect, Isaury made us feel genuinely cared for. His dedication and positive attitude really stood out and made our vacation even more memorable. The entertainment team was fantastic ( Sebastian (peluche), Lulu, Wellington, Mirtha, Maria, David, Raimely) they played a huge role in making the resort feel lively and fun throughout the day and night. They did an amazing job organizing activities that catered to guests of all ages, so there was always something going on no matter your interests. From games and events in the pool to activities on the beach, they kept the energy up without ever feeling overwhelming. In the evenings, the entertainment continued with shows and performances that were enjoyable and well put together. Their enthusiasm and effort really added to the overall experience and made each day feel a little more special. The resort itself is very clean, well-maintained, and has a perfect layout. The pools are amazing, both have plenty of space, great atmosphere at the one and a perfect spot to unwind at the other. The beach is just as impressive, with soft sand and beautiful views that really capture what you imagine a Caribbean getaway should be. The rooms are a bit dated in terms of decor, but everything works perfectly, and they are kept very clean. Food was another highlight. There are many options to choose from in the buffet and the a la cartes are amazing so it never felt repetitive, and we always found something we enjoyed. The drinks were also amazing, well-made, and refreshing. Some of the exceptional staff that made our stay a memorable one, Yenibel Carrasco, Nilson, Daibelis, Angel at the pool buffet, the bar tenders at the beach pool and lobby bars Ana, Luz, Katherine, David, Santa, Carolina, Maria, Elizabeth, Katherine, Ruth, Ceferino, Jean at the theater bar. Our housekeeper Paola Gonzalez, Esmeralda in Guest services. Overall, this resort delivers where it counts: great service, cleanliness, beautiful surroundings, and a fun and relaxing atmosphere. We will definitely return to the Occidental Caribe

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Love the Barcelo Maya Riviera AO

Everything about the property is wonderful and immaculately clean at all times. A fantastic infinity pool with pristine views of the beach. Food is great, staff are friendly and we look forward to our next visit.

Allegro Playacar: Good value resort

If your looking for a relaxing vacation this is your resort! Food was mediocre, not a huge selection but you could always find stuff to eat. Grounds were beautiful and well manicured. The staff were incredibly kind and went above an beyond to help with anything. Rooms although small were clean and comfortable. Never had a problem with air conditioning or hot water. Pools were nice and never to crowded. The lounge chair game wasn't to bad but if you came past 10am was harder to find chairs [... read more] at the pool. Beach is beautiful water is blue. Entertainment is lacking but they try their best! Overall if you are looking for a good location, relaxing vacation, then this is a great value for the price. This is on the lower budget end but for the cost it is well worth it! If your coming for the beach its perfect, if your coming for the food, entertainment and luxury room book somewhere else. For a quick easy cheap vacation, I would recommend this resort all day long!

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Nice resort.

It was a very large resort easy to get turned around.The buffet was well stocked .The staff friendly. A little bit of a language barrier.But with a little persistent things were usually figured out.The rooms were spacious and clean. We requested a ground floor but found it damp.we asked to change rooms and the request was granted on the second day.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Nice resort.

It was a very large resort easy to get turned around.The buffet was well stocked .The staff friendly. A little bit of a language barrier.But with a little persistent things were usually figured out.The rooms were spacious and clean. We requested a ground floor but found it damp.we asked to change rooms and the request was granted on the second day.

Barcelo Maya Palace: Great resort except for Restaurants reservation

The Barcelo Maya Palace is a great resort with a superb beach. The Hitel Staff at the restaurants are very nice. The food is varied but at the buffet restos the food is often cold, they should have a better system to keep the food hot. The biggest problem of this resort is the A La Carte restaurants reservation process. It is very frustrating, it is an abrasive lengthy process and you don’t get the restaurants you want at the time you want

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Barcelo Maya Riviera - Mexico - Adult only

This was our second time staying at the Barceló Maya Riviera, and overall we had a good experience, although there were some differences compared to our first visit. The room was very spacious, with an extremely large and comfortable bed—big enough for several people. It was always clean, and we really enjoyed having a Jacuzzi on the balcony. The sound insulation was excellent; we couldn’t hear any noise from neighboring rooms. The air conditioning worked very well, which made the stay even mor [... read more]e comfortable. However, the refrigerator was not consistently restocked—it was only refilled two or three times during our one-week stay. The food was very good most of the time, with plenty of variety, although one day the selection was limited. We appreciated that it was possible to book à la carte restaurants, but reservations were quite difficult to secure. We managed to book only two restaurants during our stay. We tried the French restaurant, which was very good—we even had lobster there. Unfortunately, we had to cancel another reservation because the only available time was too late (9:30 pm). On one occasion, we were advised to try walking in to a restaurant, but we were turned away. The beach is nice, but there are some important things to know. The shore and water entry are quite rocky, with sharp stones and broken shells, so water shoes are highly recommended. Near the shore, the water can appear a bit cloudy, but it becomes clearer as you go further out. You can see some fish, and if you walk to the pier, there are many more, as people feed them there. One downside was that it was difficult to find available sunbeds. Many guests reserved them very early in the morning (around 7 am) by leaving towels or personal items, especially near the pool and beach. The staff were wonderful—friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Overall, we enjoyed our vacation, but compared to our first visit, it felt different and less organized, especially when it came to restaurant reservations and beach seating.