Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Beautiful Resort

The hotel was always beautifully kept and the staff were friendly and accommodating. We were there for a business retreat with a large group and they catered well to our needs. The AV staff did an incredible job with all the media at our 3 day convention. The space was above our expectations and the setup was done in a timely process. The food was great.... however Strikers bar could be improved with their choice of food. It was our first night at the resort when we went there to eat. We were mi [... read more]ldly disappointed to see the same menu 2 days in a row, with mediocre American food choices. Granted, we understand that it's a bar, but we were hoping to experience a mix of other food choices. We didn't realize that the Miramar Buffet was open at that time, which we much preferred for eating. The a la carte restaurants were top notch! The beach was wavy & choppy late in the afternoon and brought in seaweed along the shore, so the water wasn't as clear. However, it was cleared away every morning. The cleaning staff were friendly, happy, and did an amazing job! We asked to replenish our coffee, tea and water a couple of times and they delivered them right away. Just know that if you take the train it's every 15 minutes....bear in mind that's island time! That service was great, too. Thankful for it shuttling us to and from the convention center. So handy!

Occidental Caribe: Great place!

The resort is clean and tidy. The grounds are kept in good condition. Any debris from high wind/rain is immediatly cleaned up. The staff are very friendly and helpful . The food is greatand lots of it, the variety is amazing. The speciality resturants serve great dishes that taste fantastic. The rooms are clean and neat and restocked every day. A fabulous time.

Occidental Caribe: 3rd trip is a Charm

This was my second trip to DR and both times I chose Occidental Caribe. Everything was awesome. Our room was beautiful and clean. The food was really good and the fruit was so fresh. Definitely planning another trip back!

Barcelo Bavaro Palace: Fantastic hotel

We absolutely loved the hotel. It was huge, clean and most of the staff was terrific. Beach was beautiful and pool was fun filled with activities. No complaints except not allowing us in the room until 3pm......we arrived at 7am. All in all great getaway for the week.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Barcelo Bavaro Beach

Beautiful Beaches and Grounds. Wide selection of dining options and good variety of food. The hotel rooms were a bit tired but they were clean and a good size. Overall staff were very pleasant and accommodating.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Fantastic resort, best we’ve had in 6 years of visiting Mexico.

There’s a lot to say about the Barcelo maya beach. We booked early to save price as we are also going to Asia for 2 weeks in August (Taiwan) . The resort was great from the reception desk onwards, check in was quick with friendly staff, no issues checking in, room was in the Uxmul building which is perfect for being central to everything, we were in room 3319 facing the Barcelo maya Caribe. We had a garden view which I was more than happy with. Food everywhere was extensive, the pool resta [... read more]urant at Rancho Grande was a lot more than I’m used to. Staff are amazing and always upbeat, there’s no pool music booming all day like the resort next door to us providing the option to do both. We have 4 resorts where we have full access to visit, drink and eat at all 4. Smoking on the property is fine, there are ashtrays all over the grounds and an ashtray on your balcony or patio. Buffet servers were fantastic ,we had 2 that stood out, Joel Rodriquez for breakfast, and Armando Reyes for dinner, both were amazing.

Occidental Cozumel: Nice and clean resort

The resort was really nice and clean. Food was ok. Not enough chairs around the pools. A little snorkeling but the alligator fear was a little much. Service and people were extremely good. Very polite and helpful staff.

Occidental Cozumel: Nice and clean resort

The resort was really nice and clean. Food was ok. Not enough chairs around the pools. A little snorkeling but the alligator fear was a little much. Service and people were extremely good. Very polite and helpful staff.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Barcelo Tropical

This resort was beautiful and took care of most of our needs. Staff were very friendly, professional and always helpful. There was always something to do or see on the resort! like the theatre shows which were performed very well and entertaining. The clean up crew for the beach did an amazing job clearing the seaweed daily. We will definitely be back! Ps. The only negative was trying to get lounge chairs for the pool and beach as most were taken very early in the morning. Reserving at the re [... read more]staurants were a challenge as they most were always full. Night swimming would have been nice to have available. Also late night/early morning self serve coffee and tea stations would be nice. Should offer more informed tequila tasting. We were very pleased with our stay!

Occidental at Xcaret Destination: Beautiful nature resort

3rd time at Occidental Xcaret. Missing slippers had to ask 3 times to get them and no face cloths in the room on 2 days. Miss the Disney musical show from 2017. Enjoyed the Mayan ruins, nature paths, animals, birds, ocean views, beach and amazing park next door. Circus, Mexican and Mayan shows were great and activities - archery, beach zumba, trivia etc. Staff were always friendly- Hugo omelet chef, Paola, Leo, Santiago, and room housekeepers! Thank you!

Barcelo Maya Riviera: Great resort

Barcelo Maya Riviera is a great resort. Checking in was easy and the room was in great shape with all modern conveniences. There was a bit of a damp smell in the room sometimes but I believe that this has to do with the weather and not the maintenance of the resort. Everything was very clean and the landscaping is beautiful. The food was great at all the à la carte restaurants and this was the nicest buffet I have ever experienced. We had a great time!

Allegro Cozumel: Nice staff resort very rundown

The rooms were a mess the food was really really bad but the staff were nice , never going back. Broken tv broken mini fridge flooded room broken ac broken hot tub told it hasn’t worked for years. Entertainment was awful if it wasn’t cancelled . Sorry Allegro you need a change of management.

Barcelo Maya Tropical: Great resort

This was our 7th time to this resort. I think that clearly indicates we are always pleased with our time there! The beach is long and there are many places to walk in the water without coral. Seaweed was cleared every morning. (We met people at the airport who stayed at another resort and they could only go knee deep in the water as the seaweed was so bad.) The pools are also fantastic and you can sit by the pool and still see the ocean and feel the ocean breeze. We will definitely go back for [... read more] visit number 8!

Barcelo Bavaro Beach: Excellent Golf Vacation

4th time at Barcello Beach. Grounds and buildings are beautifully maintained. Excellent 18 hole golf course on property. Vibe is chill. Food exceptionally good. Service excellent. Adults only pool is beautifully designed.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Spectacular Resort

Barcello resorts are special…several hotels together give many options for eating and relaxing with friends and family! Pools are amazing! They are huge, so there is a place for everyone to enjoy. The beach is beautiful with palm trees providing shade. Great place to snorkel and see turtles. Food was great! Staff were attentive and helpful.

Barcelo Maya Colonial: Beautiful resort 15 th visit for us we enjoy the Mexican people and enjoy spending time in the Mayan Riviera

Beautiful grounds lots of area to walk along the beach swimming with turtles and marine life, the staff are all very kind staff all very friendly have made some good friends over the years at Barcelo Milly Gonzales adults only , Lupita in Colonial and tropical ,Ceaser in Brazilian restaurant up at the palace is always very helpful a good friend, beautiful beach’s lovely grounds lots of good fresh fruits and very good food lots of things to do on the resort and also lots of tours available

Barcelo Maya Colonial: very good resort

the service is excellent rooms very clean personnel super nice and pleasant. the beach without sargsssium is one of the best in riviera maya. been there four times and never disappointed! also very good resort for families with kids.

Occidental Papagayo: Relaxing vacation

We had an enjoyable stay at this Costa Rican resort, thanks to the warm and attentive staff who consistently made us feel welcome. One highlight was the buffet service. Instead of wandering around searching for a table, guests are seated by staff, creating a calmer, more organized dining experience—a refreshing change from many other resorts. The resort’s hilly layout offers beautiful views, but it does mean getting around can take a bit longer. The shuttle service is generally prompt and con [... read more]venient, though waits can be slightly longer during busy times. Housekeeping was the only area that felt slower than expected; the rooms were clean once serviced, but timing wasn’t always predictable. The location is another plus—only about 30 minutes from the airport—making arrival and departure easier. A quick buyer‑beware note: we booked Viator excursions through Trip Central and only learned at the resort that we had to arrange our own transportation to an off‑site pickup point. This wasn’t clearly communicated, so double‑check what’s included before booking. Overall, a lovely resort with great service and a relaxed atmosphere.

Barcelo Maya Caribe: Great Resort

Good variety of food options, beach locations, restaurants, activities etc. Entertainment was great. Staff was amazing - best part of the location. The gymn was really large with a lot of options including fitness classes. The spa had a great cold plunge pool, sauna and steam room. Played mini golf for free a couple times, used the pickleball courts 1 day and the gymn every day. Great snorkelling with the turtles right off the Barcelo beach. We loved our stay. The only real [... read more] negative: 1 of the Cozumel snorkelling excursions was not worth it. Bus pick up at 5:45 am and returned around 4 pm and only had 1.5 hours of snorkelling + 1 hour lunch. The rest of the time was spent travelling. Absolutely do not recommend it just based on the itinerary. The brochure said 4 hours + travel and transfer time but it was more like 1.5 hours snorkelling, 1 hour lunch and 7.5 hours travelling and waiting around. Not worth it at all. Note that this is not a reflection on the staff that worked hard and kept us entertained to the best of their ability. It is more about a poor excursion plan with low value vs. what was advertised.

Barcelo Maya Beach Resort: Perfect

Huge resort. Common areas very modern. Rooms dated but clean and functional. Buffets had something for everyone. A la carte restaurants were fabulous and you could book all for week not one day at a time. We did private transfer to and from airport- A really good idea. Beaches were perfect. They looked after any seaweed early in the AM. Lots of chairs. Bring water shoes or buy at resort for a premium. Staff were fine, we didn't tip at breakfast or lunch as we received no service. Seeme [... read more]d to be more staff at dinner buffet.