My husband and I spent a week we had a lovely time, service was fantastic people were hospitable and friendly. Hotel is a little tired but always kept clean, breakfast and lunches were very good, dinners lacked in variety and options. We also had FANTASTIC massages in the spa

The hotel and their staff were great. The only complaint I have is why post a sign that says no reserving chairs and you absolutely nothing to enforce it I literally had to wake up at 7 o’clock in the morning, just so I can get a chair by the pool ….it was ridiculous On most days, I had left the pool by 1:30 to 3 and people that had reserved. The chairs hadn’t even shown up.

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 high 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.

This was our fourth trip to Mexico, first visit to Ixtapa and Zihuatenejo, but out 2nd time at a Barcelo property. Property - 3/5 The resort is quite dated. Bathrooms and balconies are tiny, paint needs updating (not a big job) and all the upholstery in the restaurants needs replacing. Pools are nice, not very cold, and of course you have to play the towel game or you'll never find a spot around the pool. Staff - 4/5 The majority of the staff were pleasant, attentive and helpful but some of the buffet staff completely ignored you if you didn't have a gold bracelet. Alexis at the lobby bar was awesome! Food - 3/5 There was lots of food at the buffets, but not all of it was presented well or looked particularly appealing. Great breakfast buffets with both Mexican and American choices, the lunch buffets, not so much and most "American" choices were overcooked or cold, but you could get a burger if that was your thing. The a la carte restaurant choices were terrible. They either weren't open, or they speed-dined you in and out. You need to book at 9am which means you can't leave early for anything if you want to book one. Beverages - 3/5 Both the available red and white wines were barely palpable, and if you didn't ask for your hard liquor or beer by name, you got the cheap or watered down versions. Never once got a decent margarita from the bar! We did the sunset cruise and it was excellent, highly recommend, and the beach is amazing!! It is a great location with the shopping 'centre' of Ixtapa just a short walk away, and a taxi to the Zihua pier was only 160 pesos. We had a good week, but won't stay at this Barcelo property again.

Having read multiple reviews prior to writing this one, there appears to be a common theme. The Manager of this Hotel responses have definitely not fixed any of the problems the customers have stated in previous reviews. Check-in: Although quick, more information needs to be shared as to what types of services and activities are available throughout your stay. This was not communicated. Staff: I found that the service provided by the staff was generally well done and they were very friendly. Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi is pretty much nonexistent at the Resort except if you are in or near the lobby. I will remind that Resort that the year is now 2025 so fix the problem! How do you expect people to book or plan anything without it? Dinner Reservations: Long line ups at the Concierge Office starting before the 9:00am scheduled time slot made it very difficult to get any proper bookings. Meals: Outside of the dinner reservations, we found the food very basic especially at the two buffet style restaurants. Both my son and I got food poisoning which was not very pleasant. We have been to many places in Mexico in the past and have never experienced this. I spoke to several other families who also experienced the same issue. Bottled water instead of glasses of water should be mandatory on this property. You only have a couple of bottles supplied in your room, otherwise you have to go to the local store to get some which is totally inconvenient. The other beverages that are offered are subpar at best. Accommodations: We stayed in one of the family villas which was very pricey and although roomy enough was quite dated. The windows are single pane, so you hear everything coming from the outside, which made sleeping very difficult. A great example of this is that the onsite bar which is located directly across the courtyard from the villas and is open until 2:00am! The music is so loud none of us could fall asleep properly. To top it off, most nights are karaoke where you have a bunch of rude drunken people who can't sing and have no respect for others privacy. I can only imagine the people who had rooms directly above the bar, what a nightmare. This is completely the fault of the Resort; shut things down at 11:00pm. Pool Area/Chairs: Having to get up at 6:00am and put a towel on a chair just to have somewhere to sit during the day is absurd. The first couple of days when we got to the Resort, we had to figure this out. I watched as some chairs sat vacant up until 1:00pm in the afternoon! Again, this is completely on the Resort. Make the towels available at 9:00am only and make it a policy that they have to be returned later that day. Make it a minimum of 2 towels per group. Private Tour Company on Site: To all people, please avoid and use an alternate solution. Javier cannot be trusted. $85.00 U.S. per person for a 45-minute kayak trip, seriously? The Resort outside area is well kept and the location is very good. The views of the bay area and sunsets are quite spectacular. New Years Eve: The Resort put on an amazing show. Final Comments: This is definitely not a 5 star Hotel and it is in desperate need of an update.

We have been to Mexico many times and have always enjoyed the resorts and surrounding community. This was our first time in Ixtapa and also at the Barcelo. It was wonderful. For starters - very close to the airport so a quick jaunt to the hotel. The Air Canada folks are friendly and knowledgeable. The food was amazing, especially the breakfast and lunch menus. We often venture off the resort in the evening to sample "local" cuisine and were not disappointed. The market is close by for those who want keepsakes for home and pretty much have everything. we've been so often we don't buy much anymore but it's there if you're interested. There are 3 pools, none were overly crowded despite the very busy hotel so it was enjoyable. The service was very good as we stayed with the all-inclusive package. The drinks were tasty and plentiful. The housekeeping and maintenance staff were quick and responsive as were the reception desk folks. We were able to attend 2 shows in the evening, The Mexican Fiesta was one and it was very nice. Our travel agent Shauna did a remarkable job taking care of our reservations. we have worked with Shauna in the past. She never disappoints. I have to say we would not hesitate to return to this resort. One of the best we've stayed in - and as stated - we've been to many.

This was our 2nd time at this resort. The food got even better than the last time we were there (2019). Beach is beautiful but ocean is little rough. The entertainment was good but wish they spoke more English so you could understand them. Over all we would definitely recommend this resort.

The staff, food and accommodations were outstanding. We really enjoyed our stay. The food and the views were amazing. Other guests were very nice and the resort provides many different activities for guests. I recommend this resort as it is in a great area compared to others. Thank you Tripcentral for the great customer service!

Pools are nice. Service is ok poolside. No room service. Drinks are watered down. DO NOT EAT THE SUSHI they dont know how to cook sushi rice and it is always half cooked. Mexican food is good. Food selection is large, if bland. Staff struggle with english. Location and rooms are really good, if very dated. This is a 4 star resort... at best.

We visited the Barcelo 9 years ago and wanted to experience it again. The resort is very clean and offers beautiful and lush surroundings. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Love “La Palapa” for breakfast and the Italian and Sunset Grill for dinner. The Caracol had a really great lunch menu. Our only disappointment was having to book reservations for a la carte restaurants daily rather than in advance and that wifi was costly for regular guest. We were not informed of the “premium” option. All in all a great vacation.

A-la-cartes were excellent, rooms were sufficient, beach super, water warm , nice sandy beach, shows werent the best but overall i would recommend to anybody who is looking for a nice beach, great food and standard rooms.

I just returned from a week at the Barcelo Ixtapa Jan 23-30th, 2020. For context I consider myself a seasoned all-inclusive traveler and have stayed in several AI’s in different countries, I consider myself a 4 star kind of guy, my comments compare this resort to others I have experienced. To start with this hotel, like many on the Ixtapa strip, started life as a hotel 3 decades back when Ixtapa was being built as a planned tourist area by the Mexican government. With the advent of the all-inclusive resort many of these hotels have been converted into AI resorts, as has the Barcelo. It’s not a sprawling resort, compact but efficiently laid out, space has been used well and all the normal amenities are there. It has an old world colonial Mexican feel to it with marble floors and decorative ceiling designs but still gives a bit of modern feel due to the more futuristic design employed when built. An older place but fairly well kept. Guest mix is pretty much 50/50 Canadians/Mexicans, seemed to be very few guests from other countries. Demographic is on the older side. Overall a good experience but as with any stay there are good points and not so good points … The good: • The beach is awesome. Tan sand, 3km from one end to the other so you can get a good 6km walk every day if that is what you are after. One note tho, the red flag is always up, more on that later. • Most staff are genuinely interested in you and genuinely appreciate the fact that you have chosen their resort and country to spend your time. Friendly, most front liners speak English fairly well. • Food, for the most part was good … again, mostly, more on that later. • The resort was not full during the week which meant there wasn’t heavy competition for beach loungers, pool space, bar seats, etc … warning tho, on the weekends the place does fill up with locals and does get quite busy. Super nice people, just busy. • Room was pretty standard, clean, the housekeeping was well done … bathroom was a bit tiny. The not so good: • Paid wifi? Seriously? Come on Barcelo, that fell off the resort scene a decade ago … and don’t think that signing up for the MyBarcelo account is going to get it for you free (as advertised) as only bookings made thru their official hotel website qualify for the freebie … and of course the rates are jacked on the official website. The rate was $40 US$ for 7 days and that was after application of the 25% off coupon you get when you check in, not a big amount just that you feel nickel and dimed … • Cold showers … yup, after a warm one on night 1 (so I know you can do it Barcelo) the rest were cold … went to the front desk every evening and reported that, the front desk clerk would get on the phone and tell someone about it, next day cold shower … this went on for 6 days and as far as I know ROOM 411 STILL HAS NO HOT WATER … ridiculous. • Red flag on the beach … which I am told is up 90% of the time during tourist season. And if you dare to venture out in the water prepare to get swamped, I did and I’m not a small guy, waves can be huge. If you are a pool person then this isn’t an issue for you but if you like to swim in the ocean you will find yourself seeking a calmer beach, of which there are a few choices easily accessible by city bus/boat. • Food is of good quality and well prepared however there aren’t the wide-ranging choices of a larger resort, you won’t lose any weight here tho. There are a few grumpy old men servers in the main buffet that you have to hunt down and ask for service (ie water or a drink) however the female and younger male staff are great … and yes I tried tipping them but it makes no difference, they need to be reassigned. • You have to book your à la carte restaurants individually, each morning with the concierge … again, really? That’s so old school … at least even let a person book the whole week at one visit. Oh, and once being told there is no room you walk past the restaurant at the time you were denied only to see many empty tables, I’d say someone is just trying to minimize the food bill. Of course, most places are what you make them, after a while the place grows on you. Overall I found my time at the Barcelo Ixtapa pleasant, the weather was awesome, the beach great, most of the staff friendly, the place was clean, daily room upkept nicely. Do yourself a favor and get up early, stand in line for 20 minutes to book yourself a dinner at the Italian restaurant, it’s worth it, awesome dinner.

The internal structure of this hotel is very dated and needing both a design and repair overhaul. The bathroom especially was unbelievable. A large person would have to walk into the shower in order to close the door on the toilet/shower. Tiles were broken, cracked, grouting dirty and also broken. First impression of the room was "yuk" BUT the outdoor areas were beautiful and the location perfect. It is a resort that obviously caters more to the Mexicans and as such was interesting to stay in. As several staff told us, it was originally a Sheraton and in those days was much classier! Built in 1983, it would appear that little has been done to the interior. Of 4 elevators, only 2 were working for the two weeks we were there though there was constant repair work going on on the out of action elevators. The working elevators screeched alarmingly at times! Food was good in two of the three specialty restaurants and average in the buffet. Disappointing that the Japanese restaurant did not cook the food at your table and the noise level in it was very loud. Staff were always pleasant and tried to be helpful but struggled with English ...but then we didn't speak Spanish. The beach was fabulous and certainly we were at the best place to go in the ocean. Would highly recommend that aspect. Despite our disappointment with the hotel interior, we might go back simply because the location is so perfect and we think we can rise above the poor room conditions.

Very good good. Standard accomodation. Very good service. Nice friendly staff. Nice beach, big waves for two weeks but fun. The hardest working band I have ever seen. 7 piece. They play in the show at night and then do a solid 1.5 hours in the bar. Fantastic Latino music, spot on and very tight. Think salsa music at its best. I would go back just for the music.

Excellent location close to shops and restaurants. Rooms are kept clean and tidy, but are very dated. Buffets are excellent, but we didn't find the al la carte restaurants anything special. Staff lovely!

Grounds are good. Pool is clean. Beach was awesome for being on the pacific side. Not much entertainment around the pool. Pool bar bartenders were great. Ixtapa is a great town. We had no issues going out. We even did dinner out on the town one night. Blue shrimp was a great spot. I would return to Ixtapa but would stay at another resort.

Clean with lots of room to sit around the pool or beach, great weather and the best waves of anywhere. Staff where really great and very helpful. Rooms were very clean and up to date. TV had 6 channels of English movies for late night viewing.

Hotel is dated, rooms were clean, food was descent, service mediocre although staff was very friendly. Location fabulous, lots to do off resort whether just strolling on the beach, enjoying a massage and shopping or dining across the street. Will definitely be back, but maybe not to that resort. Oh and the weather was perfect!

I thought that the hotel was nice. However, the rooms were only okay (bathrooms were tiny) and the one that were were in was very loud when a show was on. There was no resting while the party show was on. It felt like there was an upgrade charge for everything wifi, ocean view, etc. I would only stay again in the ocean view room. Although, I also heard that these rooms had a lot of noise as well. That being said we had a ton of fun the beach and in the pools. The staff were great. No issues there.

This trip was a last minute brain child of my brother and sister. And one that we will always remember. With nineteen family members in total on this trip, there was something for everyone. Para sailing right on the resort beach, swimming with dolphins, snorkelling,shopping,aqua fitness, and of course lots of pool time and wave jumping on the beach. Friendly staff that surprised my mother and father with towel animals daily. Considerate front desk staff always willing to help with a spare key or any reasonable request. The only thing I wished was that they had a day lounge that had air conditioning, so we could have gathered as a group during the hottest part of the day. Instead we retired to our rooms and played cards and talked. All in all a fun vacation. Thank you for the Memories.

Beautiful grounds, great food, comfortable beds, amazing people and beach - everything we could've wanted to make our week relaxing and fun! It was in the prefect location for long walks on the beach, a golf course across the street, an oxox right out the gate and a shopping plaza within a five minute walk with great food, cool tattoo shop, and yummy ice cream parlour.

We had an excellent time at the Barcelo, January 7th to the 14th, though the first couple of day there was a lot of locals and they had preferred service, I suspect it was the language barrier that we face every holiday to a Spanish speaking country, the workers were more comfortable speaking to them in their native tongue. That being said the Barcelo is well located in town, we walk lots in town to check out their wares and go to bars and check out the local culture. The place is clean, the maid service was excelent. The bees were a bit of a nussance as a number of us got bitten. The only complaint was the pool grill, the guys could not eat there unless they had selves on their shirts, we didn't get that. It a casual restaurant and they were dressed, never saw that anywhere else.

Grounds, pools, etc. were fine. Dining areas clean, tidy and well managed. Food occasionally disappointing. Great staff - very pleasant and helpful. Room quite good, showing age a bit, especially in bathroom; could have been a bit cleaner.

We had a wonderful time at the Barcelo Ixtapa! The resort was outdated and the buffets were definitely lacking. The bars were virtually non existent. But the service was amazing, the views were gorgeous, and the area was spectacular!

Overall clean resort with friendly staff. They do need to work on the sushi bar. It was not a good experience. I liked that they would exchange dollars (either US or Canadian) into pesos at a competitive rate.

This is a people friendly, comfortable hotel. Very clean and it has just been renovated. The buffet food was very good as they have a great selection of food from fish to pasta and everything in between. Every person on staff are friendly and eager to help in any way. Two big pools and a beach that goes for miles, dolphins and whales can be seen from your balcony. Yes i said Whales , I could not believe my eyes! The water is very warm and great for boogie boards. This place I would highly recommend with its welcoming layed back atmosphere.

While we were very disappointed when we arrived to find the one pool under construction, meaning that the kids were allowed in the adult pool, it turned out okay after the Mexico holiday weekend passed by. We were at the Barcelo Ixtapa 4 years ago, tried another hotel in Ixtapa last year and returned to the Barceló Ixtapa because it was cleaner than the other place. Great service, nice and clean, entertainment was okay (except the Michael Jackson night, they need a better Michael Jackson). Only complaint is that there is not a good selection of a la carte restaurants (only one), we didn't remember that from the first time. I think that has changed.

This was one of our favorite holidays. The hotel, the staff and the location were all top notch.we enjoyed the entertainment every night and being able to take a bus into town. We would highly recommend this hotel chain.

The hotel is outdated and does not measure up to other Barcelo resorts. The beach is nice to walk on but is unswimmable because of the undertow. We were even warned on the bus from the airport not to go swimming in the ocean. The pools were nice and comfortable to go into, not freezing. The buffet is very small with limited choices. The a la cartes that were excellent were the french restaurant and the outdoor barbecue by the beach. The mexican a la carte at the front of the building was pretty awful. We ate rice, the rest was like refried mush. Across the street was a fair size market where you could buy all kinds of fun things. That made for a nice getaway from the beach when it got just too hot as a lot of the booths were under cover. We had a hard time getting a hot shower although our friends did not have this problem in their rooms. The linens were changed every day and we had lots of towels, although the actual housekeepping in the room was not up par. They were very poorly staffed at night time in the lobby bar, one person one night for about 75 people. You had a very long wait for a drink and if you went to get it yourself, you had to go into the disco and try and get it in there. There are no snacks after dinner at all. On one night the waiter brought around little bowls of popcorn to our tables and that was it. But you certainly can count on gorgeous sunny days every day so that was the best thing about this holiday. All in all, anytime you can get away from like, it is always a good thing! However if you are looking for the elegance of a normal Barcelo resort, this is not the place for you, its day has come and gone.

Excellent service from the staff. Very informative about any attractions. Great food. Really enjoyed the choice of additional restaurants other than the Buffet. There was always a restaurant open on the grounds when ever you needed to eat.