We loved our stay at this resort. Beautiful well manicured and clean grounds, beach and pools with excellent restaurants. The staff are warm and friendly. I will definitely be back! Only complaint is that our stay was too brief!

This place is so big you’re easily walking around 10,000 steps a day. The rooms are so big and clean and the view is just amazing. The staff are so friendly and because we went in October (off season) we definitely felt that we were taken care of well and we never had to rush to do anything. There was always plenty of seating and space at the beach and the pools. I will say that the entertainment wasn’t there or as much as the other resorts and I think it’s because when you stay on the adult side, you do get access to the resort that have family, friendly entertainment. However, it would’ve been nice to have these kinds of parties in the resort that we are in.

We had stayed last fall at the Barcelo Maya Riviera for my 60th birthday and our daughter and son-in-law’s honeymoon. We were so impressed that my wife and I decided to return this year to celebrate her 60th birthday with our sons. Upon arrival we checked all 4 of us into 2 separate rooms and I informed the front reception personnel that one of our sons had a severe peanut allergy and to keep them out of their room which they noted, and also asked them if they could send something up to our room for my wife’s birthday celebration to which they said “they’d try.” Last year they sent to both our room and our daughter’s, a special dessert and a bottle of bubbly for our separate occasions. It made it special and memorable. This time, even after a few days staying there, they kept restocking peanuts in our son’s room even after talking to a supervisor at the front desk about how serious of an issue this was to his health. I felt like it wasn’t taken seriously and even though I was told the manager would be notified, there was zero follow up and more peanuts stocked daily. My wife also never got any special treats in our room for her birthday. Between our 2 rooms we had to call and make daily reminders to refill the fridge with water in order to brush our teeth, restock towels that weren’t during daily cleaning as well as restocking Kleenex, body wash and soap, all which were included in the price of our room and became a real annoyance. Only one night of our 7 day stay did we get a knock on our door with staff asking if we needed refills on anything. On our arrival day, we booked all the restaurants for the week both at our resort and 4 others that we could choose from. We were surprised that many restaurants were completely closed on certain days, so we were limited in choices of where to eat as well as day and time and had to pick some times as late as 9:45 which wasn’t ideal. We found that the later seatings we were very rushed with food coming out cold, and lights starting to be turned off in the restaurants while we were hurried to finish our meal. This happened at the Santa Fe (American Steak House) restaurant, The Rodizio (Brazilian Steak House) and the La Comedie (French restaurant), on our 3rd visit (due to limited choices and times), where the power kept surging and we actually couldn’t leave, because the doors wouldn’t open for a bit. There was a convention happening at our resort late in the week and when we tried to take the bus for our dinner reservation at The Palace, convention participants dominated getting multiple buses so that hotel guests were denied boarding and told to get off. My wife and one son were taken by a golf cart that seated 2, but with the driver there were 3, and my wife had to hold onto our one son so he wouldn’t fall out. It was a disaster. Upon return I voiced my frustration with the front desk supervisor who didn’t seem too concerned about not having transportation available to guests staying at the resort. The accumulation of deficiencies made what should have been a relaxing and enjoyable holiday into one in which we were glad to return home. This was not the vacation that we had anticipated it to be and we really hope that they make some serious improvements, especially with them knowing about the severe peanut allergy and yet still stocking peanuts everyday into our son’s room. That could have been fatal.

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

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

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 beach. 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

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.

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 more 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.

Very nice , clean and well maintained . Excellent staff friendly and always willing to help . The buffet had food for everyone (from hotdogs and hamburgers to ribeye steaks and lobster) . My only issue was that the food was luke warm at best . Did three a la carte, Italian , Mexican and Japanese . The Italian was good the other two were OK . The beach was cleaned daily from the sea grass , the water is a little murky and very rocky . The rocks cleared once you got about 20 or 30 feet from shore , a pair of beach shoes might be a good idea . The pools are beautiful , I believe there are five . Overall it was a wonderful experience , be prepared to walk its a large facility and is attached to 5 other resorts . There is a shuttle service . Would definitely return !!

Easy shuttle process organized by the airline to the Barcelo resort (around 1hr 15 mins from Cancun airport). The overall property is quite big with six different resorts, with the hotel on the south end being the adults-only resort. It is a modern-looking hotel compared to the rest of the property and had great amenities (large pools, good access to the beach, lots of options for sports/fitness activities, and lots of variety of restaurants in the adults-only resort and across the property). The beach is pretty rocky by the adults-only section, but you can walk about a hundred yards to the left and the seabed is a lot smoother and easier to access. Restaurants have good variety and are pretty good across the respective cuisines. Buffet is also a good option for a variety of dishes, especially the desserts and fresh fruit. We got a premium swim-up room which was nice to enjoy a quick dip if you didn't walk to go all the way to the main pool area. The towel game is very much in play in the mornings with most chairs snagged by around 8-9am. The late night shows are great with several options across the various resorts, the ones at the adults-only hotel isn't quite as strong as the others, but you can take the shuttle to attend the other events such as Broadway musical hits, circus, salsa performance etc. All in all, very good resort and great value to enjoy in Riviera Maya.

My husband and I had a wonderful Relaxing vacation. The whole resort was beautiful and very clean, staff is top notch and the food was Excellent. The only thing I was disappointed in was trying to walk into ocean it was very rocky. The beach was beautiful but very difficult to just walk in and enjoy the ocean my elderly parents would not be able to go in the ocean for this reason.

As our first ever all inclusive visit to Mexico our agent "Karol" nailed it. The resort was amazing and the weather was great. The room was spacious and very clean. The garden view was tranquil and private. The bar fridge was not cool enough and it was fixed as soon as the front desk was contacted. Our experiences at the 4 a'la carte restaurants were first class all around. The buffet varieties were plentiful throughout the day and the service was outstanding. Our time at the pools were very relaxing and the pool side and bar service was top notch. All of the staff at the resort were very friendly and professional. We would highly recommend this adults only 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!

This is a top quartile resort. From the amazing rooms, pools, restaurants, and facilities all are the best. We loved the nightly entertainment and social time. Walk the beach to 4 other sister resorts and enjoy them all. Nothing to want…you get it all here!

My husband and I enjoyed this hotel a great deal. Everything was great. The rooms were large and lavish. The food was delicious. We especially enjoyed the Tapanyaki dinner at the Japanese restaurant. Beach and pool area were beautiful

Hotel was beautiful - still under renovations but very modern. The room and beach were beautiful! The staff were especially polite, hardworking and friendly. Only area of improvement would be the food. I think the buffet could use more variety. In addition, could have more options at lunch and possibly have the buffet as a dinner option.

The hotel is very well designed. One of the best features is how they lay out the infinity pools. All of them nudge right up to the beach giving you nice views of the beach and ocean while relaxing in the pool. The beach is large with many areas to sit in the sun or shade. The entrance to the water was rocky but with some water shoes it was no big deal. These things don't personally bother me - its nature - like going up north or anything else you will have to deal with some environmental factors. The food was great - The buffet breakfast was all you could ask for and the lunch and dinner was on the mid - higher end of the scale when comparing buffets. The restaurants were all very good, our favorite being Agave (Mexican cuisine) specifically the taco bar where you sit around a bar table and watch them prepare you all the tacos you want. Sapporo (Japanese) was also great - the teppanyaki grill is like every other - a fun show and great food. The other one we tried was the Italian which was good- the pasta was decent but i enjoyed the pizza more. One fun perk is the ability to go to all the other resorts, we walked around the first couple of days and you can grab a drink anywhere and explore. We did have dinner at the steak and pasta restaurant at the palace and it was one of our favorite meals and we found even the service amazing that evening. The other resorts have some small water parks (kid friendly resorts) we used the mini golf once for a little adventure (free) they also have bowling and other things in the mall at your own cost. Overall all the staff was amazing and friendly and worked very hard. However the resort as a whole doesn't seem to accommodate or give you that feeling of being "treated like royalty". Don't get me wrong they do a lot for you and are great but I found the premium level did not have many perks besides 24 hour room service. We never used the premium lounge as the lobby bar was significantly better in the evenings and nights. I never got premium drinks, even when i asked for cans or corona i was told no. We were celebrating a honeymoon and asked if they did anything for that. We were told yes they would have something in our room or set up something nice but all they gave us was a dessert at dinner. Nice of the recognition but a little ironic at and all inclusive. Again this is me finding issues to complain about, in no way did this ruin my trip at all. The resort is beautiful the staff is great and i had an amazing time. I enjoyed it more then the Hideaway at Royalton i previously stayed at.

My wife and I visited Barceló for our baby moon. We doth were impressed with how clean and beautiful the resort was. The food was great and the perks of being a premium guest was well worth it. The view and the beaches were beautiful. And I can not stop talking about the HUGE king size bed. I need it. I want it. I will have it. Thanks for wonderful memories.

This resort was by far the best resort i have ever been to. The staff were professional, food was amazing, and the resort was prestine. A true 5 star resort. We will be back next year. If you are even thinking about this do not over think it just go here. I strongly recommend this to anyone!!!!

Beautiful hotel very clean with nice grounds. Food was good. Limited availability for a la carte restaurants. Not enough loungers people were reserving very early in the morning (5:30 am). Staff very friendly and helpful.

Everything about the hotel is perfect! The service, the room, the cleaning, the food! The only comment I have about this resort is the beaches. I understand the seaweed situation is out of the resort's control, but the rest is manageable. On the first day we came, we went for a swim in the ocean and my husband stubbed his toe really badly on a random rock. We found many dips in the water where there was just rocks. I stubbed my toe, but not as badly as my husband (his toe was purple for 5 days). I feel like it's either lacking sand, or rock removal is necessary. But adding sand would make it more shallow than it already is... so you can't snorkel unless you go really far out (close to the ropes).

Stayed for a week with friends. Beautiful modern clean resort. Rooms are huge and well equipped. Lots of food options and access to the 5 family resorts located on the property. Staff were friendly and helpful. Worth the extra to book oceanfront rooms with beautiful views of water and sunrise. Only thing that could be improved is the a la carte booking process. All manual, could be done online. Info about entertainment, resort activities, buffet opening times, bar opening times etc could be available on one app if developed to avoid a lot of wasted time. All that info is in different places and spend a lot of time looking for it if you are a first time visitor.

When we were dropped off (first) in the shuttle from the airport, the people staying at different resorts audibly gasped at the site of our lobby as it is as grandiose as something out of a James Bond movie. Barcelo Maya Riviera (18+ only) has excellent service, food, and amenities. I don't have a problem with kids, but we definitely felt the difference - not having kids running by the pool or screaming in the lobby. Our room had a swim-up pool which was fun but any room would have been fine. Buffet was good and the other restaurants were top notch. 24/7 room service came in handy. Quite a hike from the airport and to Chichen Itza but worth being patient. If this isn't a 5-star, they don't exist.

By far, one of the best all-inclusive resorts we've stayed at. The grounds were immaculate, room was well appointed with one of the biggest beds we've ever seen, pool was huge with good service, loved the beach and the food was at the buffet and a la cartes was so good. Lobby bar was a good place for a night cap. Staff were always kind and quick to help. The stay at 1, play at 6 concept is brilliant. If you get bored, you can easily visit the other resorts and use their facilities. The mini putt and sports bar were so nice. Can't wait to go back!

Rooms were beautiful. hotel is very modern not the fun tropical vibe of the other barcelo resorts. We enjoyed being able to walk through all 6 resorts and trying some of the other restaurants. Being in the adult only was nice - quieter dining, beach and pool weren't as busy. Food was fantastic. Pools. Beach and gardens were beautiful. Would 100% recommend this resort and would return in the future. .

This is our 4th trip to this resort and it doesn't disappoint. The service is incredible. The grounds are maintained daily. The food is great and always available. The entire resort is modern and clean. You have use of 5 other resorts but they cannot use this adult only location. There is absolutely everything on the chain including a shopping mall and even a double decker bus that can drive you from each location.

The resort is huge. It’s modern, clean and grand. Rooms are a great size & beds comfortable. The adult section can be quiet in the evenings, but a short walk or shuttle to the other hotels at the resort and you will find plenty of activities. The big problem is not enough chairs around the pool or the beach.

Overall a great resort, pools, beaches a la carte resorts and buffet were excellent, all the staff and workers were very friendly and helpful. No real complains, had a couple of days where you had to search the beach for available chairs

We stayed for 10 days in the Oceanfront Jr Suite. WOW is all we can say. The pools were close to the resorts and the ocean was a short 1 minute walk from there. The 4 restaurant's on site all were extremely great food. The buffet was delicious from breakfast and a quick bite in the afternoon. Rooms were clean and spacious. My only complain would be the very stuffy elevators with no A/C. but that's extremely picky of me.

The Barcello Maya Riviera is the "adults only" and newest addition to the strip of Barcello hotels that are all on the same property. The hotels are all lined up beside each other along the shore. I would guess that its about a kilometer of walkable beach between the ends of the barcello property. The hotel is the newest one on this property. The building, lobby, and grounds are maintained beautifully. The hotel is very modern and current. The stone and tile work is outstanding. Breakfast and lunch is only available in the very large buffet. The hotel is able to host large conventions and this buffet section is built to handle it. The variety of food is great and well made. There are 4 other a la cart restaurants. Reservations are required. The service is excellent, the menus are excellent, the food is excellent. This is one of the best restaurant experiences we have had over the years. The pools are the largest, and cleanest we have seen. 4 Infinity edge, pools with a number of waterfall and tub like settings with jets. Beautifully maintained and a pleasure to use. This was our 2nd time back over 4 years. The hotel is maintained to the highest standard.

After months of waiting we (group of 6) finally took a belated birthday trip to this resort and what an awesome experience! We arrived right at check-in time and the front desk had us processed in under 10 minutes. Our room was 5722, Junior suite oceanview and did not disappoint. Super clean, huge comfortable bed (the biggest we've ever seen) and a view to die for were just what we needed. Mini fridge restocked daily, towels replaced and room left spotless every time. Just wonderful. Pros Pools were huge and perfect temperature Beach was kept seaweed free and had multiple available loungers. Sand was soft and white and water was crystal clear. A la cartes Went to all four and was not disappointed. Portion sizes were good and choices were plentiful Buffet Almost too many choices! Always a great selection and food was hot and replenished frequently Bars Great drink selection and bartenders were always friendly and service was fast. Club (Jaguars)/Strikers Bar A real night club at a resort and a rec/play area for all ages. Fun!! Cons None for this resort at all. We've been to quite a few all-inclusives and this was by far one of the best. A definite must return for us Just a heads up that the other resorts at this complex are a complete nightmare at the buffets. Kids misbehaving while their parents ignore them. Hands in the food, food on the floors and even a kid riding a scooter at dinner. Returning to the AO was a definite highlight after a visit to the Palace buffet. If you've seen the one negative YouTube review of this resort I can assure you that the person who posted it has either never really stayed here or is angry that he wasn't comped for his stay. Everything, and I do mean everything he said was a complete lie. Do yourself a favour and book this resort.

Even though it was Easter weekend and busy we still had a great time. 2nd time there. First time was just pre covid and resort was new. Food was fantastic, staff were great, servers around the pool always checking on us. Cannot complain. Walked through all the Barcelo properties to explore. Can’t wait to go back to Barcelo Maya Riviera

We thoroughly enjoyed this resort. Rooms were very spacious, bed was HUGE and comfortable. We did have problem with ants in our room when they had left us chocolate covered strawberries. Food was amazing and drinks were plentiful. Only downside was they only had one house white and one house red for all restaurants. The house red was horrible. You could buy a bottle of red for an exorbitant amount of money. The pools were fabulous and the beach was very spacious with the palms teees for shades and chairs. Overall we will be going back. Loved it!!

March 2024 we go back and it will be approximately our 18 or 20th time to the Barcelo. I all those trips we only had to refuse one room due to poor house keeping which is not the normal for this Resort. They immediately put us in a new room . Grounds great , restaurants booking the past few times we went poor as very little available even though is included in package, But restaurants themselves great if you get in to the ones you want . Pools great , staff excellent,beach very nice but careful some rocky areas, This is actually the only resort we recommend to friends.

This is not my first trip to Barcelo AO and it won't be my last. The food was delicious, the grounds were immaculate, and the rooms were welcoming and comfortable. But the best thing about Barcelo is the staff. I have to say, they are so friendly and warm, kind and helpful. Each night we looked forward to having drinks at the lobby bar/terrace and always tried to sit in Yazmin or Norma's section. They are exceptional servers who work hard and make all guests feel like family. A special shout out to Maru Navarro. This caring young lady always goes above and beyond for Barcelo guests, making their stay perfect, and smooth. We loved walking by the Premium lobby, just to wave or stop in to say hello and she always had a big, warm smile on her face. We love how she always goes the extra mile, to make the trip extraordinary, positive and memorable. I'd like to always give a shout out to David Quiroga and Araceli Castro, in the French restaurant (La Comedie) at the AO. Always a smile on their faces and they went out of their way to make sure our dining experience was top notch. Barcelo you have hired some great people, who work very hard to give guests a positive experience. Well done. See you next year.

I thought two weeks would be too long but we were sad to leave and could have stayed another 2 weeks. Resort amenities the beach the food the service was outstanding and the staff are so professional and eager to make your stay memorable. The staff at the Water Sports and dive shop are so helpful and knowledgeable. We went out on the Hobie Cats daily. I recommend upgrade to premium level for additional services.

Mexican Paradise with some suggestions for improvement Check-in- we arrived around 2 am. There was one person working. There was no one else around. The check-in was smooth. We weren’t asked if we wanted a bell-person to bring our luggage but that was fine with us. I didn’t like that I couldn’t pay the hotel tax with Mexican pesos. I believe that local currency should always be accepted. Chairs- I woke before 7 am each day to reserve a chair at the pool or at the beach. The first day, I saw that all the chairs were taken by 9 am! We were at the resort during New Year’s so this might not always be the case. The Reservation System for the La Carte Restaurants could be improved. The second day, I was unable to book an a la carte. I was told to reserve for that week and return on Saturday to book for the following week. I woke up early and arrived 15 minutes after the 7 am opening. I was told that there was no availability for the Italian restaurant because people had booked the night before. That’s ridiculous! The staff need to tell people the correct information. Also, we asked about the New Year’s Eve Gala. We were told to just show up. Then, my husband said why not check again after being misinformed about sign up times. I went and asked at Guest Services. They signed me up for New Years. When I asked why they said it wasn’t necessary previously, they said they just learned that themselves (2 days prior to the big event). I’ve been to other all-inclusives where reservations weren’t necessary or ones where you can book on-line or through an app. Restaurants: The Buffet has an excellent selection of food. Salt and pepper shakers were almost non-existent at this resort. I did appreciate that the Buffet didn’t close between breakfast and lunch. It did close in the late afternoon until 7 pm. There are no snack bars. The less expensive Barcelo property had beach grills. We went to four a la carte restaurants. We liked the service at the Brazilian Restaurant at the Palace the best. We weren’t impressed with the food or the service at the Agave (Mexican). We both had the Snapper and it was dry and overcooked. We enjoyed the show and the food at the Japanese restaurant and the service was okay. I have seen better Hibachi shows at other resorts but I’m sure it depends on the chef. I loved my grilled salmon at “La Comedie” the french restaurant. The service declined as the restaurant got busier. For example, the service became slower and my husband had to ask a couple of times for his dessert when it wasn’t brought out with mine. Rooms: We had a quiet ocean room view. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was huge. I took advantage of the balcony hot tub. Pool: Beautiful, expansive, infinity pool. Beach: Lots of shade. Chairs reserved early. The communication could be improved. On the other properties, there were signs with schedules and maps. Some guests didn’t even know that they could go to the other properties for the nightly entertainment. At the AO, there were digital displays with schedules that flashed up and QR codes. I opened the QR code and made a screenshot of the schedule. I feel the front desk should give you a map not a QR code where you could look up a map. I would have appreciated being able to access the menus for the various restaurants ahead of time. At other resorts that I’ve been to, the reception and guest services display the schedules and menus. There could also be print copies of weekly schedules for guests who wanted them. This is a beautiful resort. I appreciated being able to visit it.

Resort and sleep quality was amazing, rooms were great! Food was bit repetitive and the restaurants need some different flavours while cooking! Also booking the ala carts should not need reservations now a days, it’s 2024 we need to be able to book online or on an app it was a pain to meet with guest services I’m on vacation and don’t want to work to book my dinners. I’ve been to several 5 stars and this one was a bit behind the eight ball on a few things.

We were very happy with our decision to stay at the Barcelo Maya Riviera. The hotel was great, very clean, great food and food options. The staff were very good and our requests were meet in a timely and courteous manner. Room was comfortable and clean. Very modern hotel with lots to offer. We will plan a return visit in the future. The beach was fantastic and the pools were awesome. There was lots to take part in from volleyball to pool aerobics or there was always a quiet spot to be found for an afternoon siesta!! The overall complex had lots to offer including the open double decker bus to get you around if walking is not your plan.

The resort is beautiful. So well maintained and well kept. Staff keep it so clean. The staff provide amazing service. The people are friendly. Being able to use the other resort amenities is great. The food is top notch! This is our second visit and we will be back again. Thanks so Susan Snider for her help. As always, she is amazing!!

The hotel was absolutely beautiful, way nicer and fancier than expected. All the staff were so helpful and attentive. The rooms were large with comfortable beds (I had the best sleep I’ve had in a while in that hotel bed) along with beautiful views. The restaurants were amazing on a restaurant level, not just “good for a resort”. The resort is very modern and grand and aesthetic, great to take pics. We loved it!

We went to the Barcelo Riviera Maya on the last 2 weeks of august. We stayed 14 days and had 2 rooms with 4 people. Overall, our trip was great, the facilities are great and the food and service was great. Food Our group love the fact there are only sit-down restaurants in the evenings. The variety of choices are good, and the quality of the food and service was great. We tried the taco bar, sit down, seafood place, Brazilian steak house, Italian, French, asian sit down and Asian teppanyaki. Enough variety for 2 weeks of stay. The buffet was great too, even if it shuts down at 6:30pm. The 1 complaint we had was that room service is an extra charge (e.g. a $20 cheeseburger) and aside from very minor snacks there is no food at the complex after 6pm. If you miss your reservation, or come back late from an excursion you are stuck hunting at the other hotels attached to the complex. The buffets shut down at 11pm at the other complexes and if you have to take 45min to travel on the shuttle, take that into account ff you arrive late. The food at the buffet at the Riviera is better quality and more varied than at the other facilities. If you are looking for good food, good service and variety this is the place to go. Overall score: 4.5/5 (-0.5 for lack of food options after 6pm) Pools The pools are 4 side by side pools with stairs and a walkway to go from pool to pool. There are several design flaws. The pools could have been connected so people can move around the larger pool area without getting out. This was a missed opportunity. Instead 99% of people congregate around the bars and those areas can get crowded. There is also no place in the pools with shade. This means if you are going during a very hot time of year you will not have places to get out of the sun while being in the pool. They easily have room for such and could add some large sculptures, trees or other features to resolve this issue. The pools are decent. Large and with a variety of temperatures, water features and 2 pool bars at either end of the facility. Overall score: 4/5 (-1 for lack of shade and crowding in 1 pool) Beach This ranks as the lowest quality feature of the facility. The sand is more like fine pebbles. The beach is full of rocks and there is no way to get into, out of or around the beach area without dealing with an excess of sharp and prickly rocks. It's a 500ft walk in the ocean to get to water that is deep enough to swim in without touching rocks. You can go to 1 of the other complexes for a better beach experience. Overall score: 1/5 (-4 for unusable beach area) Facilities The bars, restaurants, activities and entertainment are good. Also, there are 5 other complexes (hotels) to explore. There are better beaches, different food options and activities to find at these other places. As an example, the palace was a nice change of pace with a much different pool setup. The pools at the other 4 hotels is nothing special. The food at the other 4 hotels and their buffet is not worth the trip from the Riviera. The "mall" is hot and just an opportunity to sell you stuff (as the name implies). There is a doctor on prem at this location, but he lacks even the most basic facilities (e.g. ability to treat swimmer's ear) so it's just an excuse to funnel you to a Mexican hospital. There is a double decker bus that takes you from hotel to hotel. Expect to spend 45min+ to get from end to end. Expect to be hot and uncomfortable as you travel. The driver does not open both sets of doors which means you have to wait for everyone to get off and down the stairs from the 2nd floor before boarding and It's at least 5-10min to load and unload passengers from the bus because of this. You end up wasting a lot of time. They should consider putting smaller vehicles or a 1 story open air vehicle for travel. It would be far more pleasant. Overall score: 4/5 (-1 for terrible transportation) Rooms The rooms are the highlight of this property. Clean, up to date, the bed was comfortable, lots of space and the balcony hot tub was very popular during our stay. The very minor item of the AC being limited to 21.5 which was at the limit of what my family was happy with. Would have liked to be able to bring it down 1 degree. This was 1 of the best rooms we have had in our vacationing. Overall score: 5/5 The Service and Staff Overall staff were fantastic. Service was great, communication for the most part was good and we generally had a great time. There was 1 issue we have never encountered anywhere else (never seen it at even all inclusives in Cuba, Dominican Republic or other hotels). Key staff such as those at check in lacked the ability to speak English or actively seemed put out to speak in english. 2 examples: The guy at the front desk when we checked in spoke enough English to hold VERY basic conversations. However; it became evident that was it when we asked him if the unexpected “tax” charge he was asking for was mandatory or optional. He answer yes to both mandatory and optional. The whole check-in experience was very frustrating. The 2nd example was with those running activities at the facility. Such as, the Animation staff (such as at the pool) who genuinely seemed put out to have to speak any english. To the point of “huffing” when anyone spoke English to them. Strangely enough when we visited the palace several times we did not see the same problem at these facilities. We do not expect everyone to speak English but the front lobby staff should at least speak enough English to resolve issues and answer questions. We have never encountered this type of issue anywhere else (never seen it at even all inclusives in Cuba, Dominican Republic or other hotels). Overall score: 4/5 (-1 for lack of English)

This is not our first time at the Barcelo. The restaurants, buffets, gorgeous grounds, pools, rooms, and activities are all spectacular but the biggest reason we keep coming back is the staff. The Barcelo staff are top notch and, with a smile on their faces, go out of their way to ensure every guest has a fantastic vacation. With help from Maru Navarro, in the Premium Lounge, our vacation started long before we ever arrived. She was so wonderful and helpful, and went out of her way to ensure our stay was perfect. We were hoping to see her when we arrived, but she was off for the evening. Leo her colleague took amazing care of us, so we had no worries. We also were able to stop in later to see Maru and thank her. So a big thank you to Maru and Leo! We will always come back to see you both! Other staff I'd like to highlight are Antonio from the French restaurant, he was so great, and helpful and did a birthday surprise cake for our friend. Maria Chan at the AO pool was always smiling, and happy, and had us all laughing. What a gem she is, Barcelo! We wanted to sit in her section all week. Deysi and Bredy from Rodizio were exceptional servers, and so efficient and kind. Norma and Jazmine from the AO bar were both amazing. We knew Jazmine from other years, and love to sit in her section. One night we wanted to sit out under the stars and that's when we met Norma and she took amazing care of us. Even when we weren't in Jazmine or Norma's section they still checked in with us to see if our vacation was going well and if we needed anything. Barcelo is lucky to have such caring staff. A big thank you to Sandra Villegas, Premium lounge, who took exceptional care in making us specialty coffees with latte art each morning. We loved them. Also thank you to the terrific team of, Lorenzo and Cristan in the Premium lounge, who helped us with our meals. To the staff at Barcelo, thank you again for make our stay a memorable one!

The room was super clean, very modern. The view from our balcony was spectacular, great view of the ocean. All the restaurants were good. Bars and drinks were all top end.We will definitely will be going back again!!

Hotel and room was absolutely beautiful, food was a hit or miss. Had to make reservations for restaurants sometimes long wait as multiple people were also there, you could leave and come back but same situation. Beach was awful rocky and not just near the water sand itself is not soft but rocky need beach shoes or sandals always. Would not return as overall experience was not what I expected

Didn’t have a double room as booked - took until next day around 5:00 pm to get double room - given accessibility room with no closet doors, large seat blocking shower, no toilet privacy door and large handicap rails in bathroom. Nowhere to hang large towels, no smaller towels supplied, had to ask housekeeping each time. Buffet area on many days did not have lettuce for salad, and many other items not available. Food stations, most food lukewarm and mostly Mexican food, not too much variation in others. Housekeeping didn’t show up on three days, sometimes around 5:00 pm. Specialty restaurants very good except for the Toco bar, absolutely no personality and food not good. Ended up sick…We were at the Riviera Mya Adult when it first opened Dec.2019-2020 and it was much better all around. Even the Guest services and some of the front Desk personnel were miserable. We were not able to book specialty restaurants for our second week except for times for 5:00 pm or after 10:00 pm. I would not give them a 5 star rating this time, probably a 2 star. Will try to book somewhere else next time..Very Disappointing.

We have been to the Barcelo numerous times and this was our second time at the Adult Only section. Before we even left home, we spoke with Emilio Gomez, social media manager, who took amazing care of us before we even arrived and made sure our stay was incredible and memorial. Thank you Emilio. Check in and check out with Maru Navarro at the Premium level was so smooth. She went above and beyond for us. She was so helpful booking our restaurants, and always had a big smile for us. We ate at all four AO restaurants, the Japanese in the Mall, and all three restaurants at the Palace. They were all amazing and the Taco bar at the AO was so much fun. A huge shout out and thanks to Jesus Lopez who made us amazing Mayan coffee at the Rodizio. He and Gilberto Gonzalez took great care of us. Jesus Gonzalez at the Caribe was amazing and attentive. At the breakfast and lunch buffet at the AO, Jose Miranda was everywhere, taking care of everyone! He never stopped moving or helping! Reyi Campos and Marcos at the Brasserie were great, too. I was absolutely THRILLED to have Jazmine serving us again in the evenings at the AO outdoor lounge at night. She looked at me and remembered me from the last time we were there. She is the BEST! So was Miriam Cordova. They were both hard workers and great servers and always had a smile. Gorgeous rooms, beaches, pools, food and amazing staff. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Everything at Barcelo Maya Riviera was beautiful! The service was amazing and the food was delicious. The pools were amazing and the beach was beautiful….lots of palm trees….no bugs or birds except for pelicans and other ocean birds flying over the ocean

My fiance and I had a wonderful time at Barcelo Maya Riviera. PROS: 1. Cleanliness: This resort was spotless and it was obvious how much care and effort went in to keeping it clean. Bathrooms, pools, and public areas were cleaned very often and room service was available to come daily. Was very impressed. 2. Food: The restaurants on site were amazing for dinner, offering your choice of 4 course meals or buffet style in most cases. You also had access to all the other restaurants across the other resorts. During the day, we ate breakfast and lunch at the buffett, which was excellent; huge with tons of variety and options. You'll need to make reservations in advance for dinner FYI. 3. Staff: Staff were excellent, professional, and very attentive to our needs. Very wonderful people. CONS: 1. Noise We were fortunate that we were in a room far away from the Lobby bar, as it can get pretty noisy with music until midnight. The hotel is also so large with no sound absorbers on the walls or ground that sound echos in the hallways. I heard fellow guests complaining of the noise level at night, luckily, we were barely affected being near the oceanview suites.

Beautiful,clean,modern,huge buffet,polite and very hard working servers. The negative: dinner reservations very limited and took an hour to book when restaurant only half full!?! ,distance from airport, very late entertainment and no entertainment showed up on New Years! Resort had many young couples, Spanish speaking European tourists which games at bar were geared to. Snorkelling on site but better at Palace. Need to do own research of amenities at other 5 Barcelo.

It was our second visit to this resort. It actually looks more as luxury hotel then resort. Very neat, clean and tidy! All organized well with no issues. All concerns should they occur may be addressed promptly. Service was impeccable. Food variety was plenty. Restaurant booking was easy, and food was amazing! Good quality strong drinks, decent cocktails. Definitely, will be back again.

If clean is your thing than this is the one for you! Beach is very nice with a gorgeous view however you'll need water shoes as there is coral here and there...pools are fabulous & both swim up bars. One with music the other without & nicely spaced between the two. Service everywhere was excellent except at the front desk. Each time we called or stopped by and inquired information etc. about something it was as if we were a bother and NEVER a smile. I found this odd considering every other employee throughout the complex was always in good spirits and friendly. Food...what can I say other than fabulous. Everything was incredible and cooked to your liking. Favs were steakhouse, Mexican & Japanese but all were as said AAA even the buffet! Rooms...spacious, clean with all amenities, stocked bar daily, we loved the tub on the patio & plenty of hot water 24/7. Value...I've personally paid twice if not more at Bahia, Secrets adults only etc. to get similar if not less than what was offered here. Location...I only give this a 4 star as the location is over an hour away from the airport and 30 min to Play Del Carmen.

We traveled with a group of seven and our stay was fantastic. Check-in was smooth and we were able to get our rooms close together. The majority of our time was spent around the massive pool and we preferred the "Pool Bar" area rather than the "Music Bar" area. Staff throughout the resort were very friendly. Language can sometimes be a barrier, but the staff worked together to get what you need. We felt that Roger Avila and the staff at the Pool Bar made us feel welcome and did a great job! The resort is very large, but that also means there is plenty of room when they are fully booked. Beach area is very spacious and the ability to travel to the neighboring resorts within the Barcelo family was a bonus.

The rooms are gorgeous and modern. Huge king bed, bathroom is nicely equipped with separate water chamber. Huge shower with rain head. The food is amazing. Excellent service. A great resort with beautiful beach and pools. Lots of chairs to lounge on. The entertainment was a bit weak. And too loud. If you don’t want to be up late, don’t have a room by the lobby. We went to the other sister resorts for their entertainment. It’s a good idea to book your dinners when you first arrive as it seemed sometimes difficult to find a good reservation time. Overall we enjoyed the resort.

The resort is very clean, food is good, drinks are good. However the evening entertainment started too late and was very noisy. The music started close to 11pm at night in the lobby and it was impossible to sleep because it was extremely loud. We had to complain to the front desk 4 times before they moved us and even after they did it was still not quiet and still couldn’t sleep. I would never return because of this.

The hotel was very clean, staff was attentive and there were lots of activities. The food buffet was great and the restaurants on the grounds were delicious. We would definitely go back with family and friends again.

This is an absolutely fabulous facility. The staff is exceptional. Everyone is extremely helpful. The bars and drinks are top notch and you can get pretty much anything you want and it's always served with a smile. The buffet is out of this world good with a huge variety. You could eat there every meal if you wanted. That said - the a la carte restaurants (we ate at most of them as we stayed for 11 days) are some of the best we've been to. A bit of an issue with booking them though as we only booked 4 when we got there and had trouble booking the rest as they were booked. Had to use the buffet a few nights but again... the food there is great. The beach and pools are absolutely stunning too! Unfortunately, our Ocean View room was just up from the nightly music entertainment (10:30 pm to midnight) and they blasted the music extremely loudly. Pretty much didn't get to sleep before midnight any night. Also, one night, some "guest" brought a boom-box and they partied in that area (drunk dhouting, yelling, whistling until 3:45 am) - not a great sleep that night. One small issue that relates to Air Transat and not the hotel. We met our rep on the scheduled morning and he was okay - a bit rushed. He offered a free tour of Playa del Carmen but since we were travelling with another couple, we didn't sign up right away. He was almost impossible to find after that initial pre-scheduled meeting. We visited the desk 2 or 3 times a day for the next three days and he was never around and no one knew when he was going to be there. Finally, someone in guest services located his schedule but he was a no show for his scheduled time. Finally, guest services tracked him down at one of the other resorts and we booked the tour. PS: I wouldn't recommend the free tour to the jewelery place and tequila place and 2 hrs in Playa del Carmen. It turned out to be a full day of high presure sales with half of it just waiting around for the bus. If you want to go to the city - I'd recommend just taking a taxi. Luckily we had 11 days but if it was a 7 day vacation, wasting a full day for a 2 hour walk in the city would have been pretty bad.

Excellent stay of 11 nights. Food was fantastic. Extra cleaning was obvious. Beach /pool activities with Erik, Melissa, Wendy, Elizabeth & Arely we’re especially good. Treated you like friends and we’re genuine about your having a good time. Really looked like they enjoyed their job which made our stay even better. Weather was fantastic which always helps!

Stayed 2 weeks at Barcelo Riveria and the oceanfront rooms are modern, clean and spacious. The balcony is perfect for the view and to sit and enjoy breakfast from room service. The infinity pool is amazing roomy and refreshing. Lots of pergolas and chairs poolside and beach side. Always a nice breeze too. The al acartes convenient with varied menu items to please everyone. Top shelf liquor in the bar and plenty of chairs to sit outside and in the lobby to enjoy the entertainment. Planning to return very soon! The Premium service was excellence.

Barcelo Maya Riviera I hesitate to write a review as I don’t want this gem of a resort to be widely known (for purely selfish reasons). My daughter and I stayed at the resort from May 17 to 27, 2022. This was our second time at the Barcelo resort in Mexico, first visit was years ago. The Maya Rivera Adults only was AMAZING!!!! I can’t say enough good things about our stay. Service was exceptional, we got the premium level package and were so thankful for the room selection - no I am not saying the room number - haha. Thanks to management for hooking us up with the best ocean front view - wow! Pools are incredible, beach was clean and seating plentiful with shady spots. Drinks were yum with minimal line ups. The al a chart restaurants were terrific, our favourites were Japanese, Italian, and French - but really all the restaurant were 5 star. Loved the Fitness and Wellness (gym) facilities too. This is the place to be people!!! The service (wait staff, management, premium staff, housekeeping, and bartenders are top notch and so friendly. I will definitely go back without hesitation - and already thinking of booking again soon. Thank you Barcelo Maya Rivera - my favourite all inclusive ever (and I have been too many over the years). This resort may be the only one I go too in the future when visiting Mexico. Okay, don’t tell anyone else :)!!!

We loved our stay at the Barcelo Riviera Maya- Adults only. The hotel was fabulous, clean and very impressive. The Covid "policies" were masking when you approached a bar, front desk staff, walked around the buffet and being escorted to your seat in a restaurant you were to wear a mask. When walking around the hotel masking wasn't required. The resort bus also asked that people masked. The property was huge given that you could access all 6 hotels and amenities, impossible to do in a week. We intend to go back.

I had a wonderful time at this resort. The place is spotless clean, the staff is really nice, and the food is amazing at the buffet and restaurants. My only critiques would be in terms of table service at the buffet in late meal times (ie: lunch at 3pm instead of at 12pm). It seems waiters get tired by then and start not replacing cutlery and cleaning tables and take a while to bring drinks. I would suggest also colouring sitting spots somewhat. For example, colour code rows of palm trees with a small coloured tape or colour trash cans so that your spot is easy to find when you come back from taking a plunge. Highly recommend overall!

The resort was perfect! Beautiful rooms, lovely swim up pool. Amenities and service were excellent! Only drawback was that the buffet closed at 6 pm. Super clean didn’t feel concerned at all about Covid. Lovely pools and lots of spots to enjoy the beach. Would definitely go back!

This section of the Barcelo Maya resort is far superior in all respects. The design and architectural features are superb. Pools and beach are spectacular. Rooms were large and ver comfy. King beds are supersized. Service was excellent. Food at buffet was very good and a la cartes were a real treat. Good drinks. Oceanfront room is definitely worth it. Covid tests easy to arrange. Overall a beautiful resort hotel.

This was hands down the most amazing resort vacation my husband and I did. We are already talking about going back! The resort its self is so stunning and modern. All the staff went above and beyond to provide the best experience possible. We loved the Mexican and taco bar restaurants the most- very authentic and so delicious. The resort is actually perfect for covid because its so spacious and practically everything is open( even the hallways within the hotel has open areas), so there is always air flow. I never felt like I had to get close to people and always felt very comfortable. We never saw any staff without a mask and everything was suer clean. We really felt taken care of and pampered. Wonderful experience that we cannot wait to return too!

This was our second time staying at this beautiful property Barcelo Maya Riviera. The grounds are beautiful, the hotel is spacious clean and gorgeous. The a la carte restaurants on site can be a problem with the reservation list and trying to get in so book them as soon as you get there with guest services. There are 5 other hotels you can go to eat at and you can book the a la carte restaurants there as well which is a good thing. The hotel entertainment is a problem at this resort. The first time we stayed there we thought oh , it is new they will get it organized in time. Two years later the entertainment at the resort is still a problem. The entertainment seems to be mostly Mexican themed and ends at 11pm totally shut down. When you speak with other guests it is the topic of conversation. The music at the outside bar is electronic mostly, very loud and if you are not a fan it is annoying all day. Hope they get this sorted out for it is a major problem. Staff are helpful and friendly always. Dorothy

Beautifully appointed resort on the beach, with lovely pool areas including swim up bars, spa water features, private hot tubs on terrace in rooms are perfect, used it everyday before going for dinner, excellent service, staff are so friendly and service oriented. Rooms are extra large plenty of closets, drawers, cupboards, housekeeping excellent. Restaurant's were good. Everyone we spoke to said it was the best resort they had been too. Covid protocols in place, distancing, masks, hand sanitizing, buffet served by staff, felt safe & relaxed. Immaculate resort, will be back.

We had a very memorable and pleasant time at this very well kept resort. Staff was friendly providing excellent service, rooms were spacious and cleaned daily and stocked with amenities. Restaurants were good. Beaches and pools and other activities were excellent. We will go back.

The Barcelo Riviera Maya was stunning! Modern, extremely clean and very spacious. It has only been opened a few months and it is well on it’s way of getting everything just right. Definitely upgrade to the Oceanfront Rooms. However unless you plan to party late in to the hours request a room that is further away from the Music Bar and Front Lobby. Although it was almost soundproof when we closed the sliding door the rhythm of the music seemed to pound in the room a bit. We couldn’t sit out on our balcony and have a conversation. The Breakfast and Lunch Buffets were amazing offering anything you can imagine presented beautifully and was delicious! Staff was very attentive but at times were not quick with simple requests like tea when the self serve area was closed. There were 4 a la carte Restaurants for dinner dining, French, Mexican, Italian and Japanese. In order to not repeat we ventured to the Barcelo Restaurants in the 5 other Hotels and found the Barcelo Palace Brassiere Restaurant to be nice but noisy with a lot of young children. Did not like any of the others. The drinks served at the bars were great; you had several brand choices of each liquor. Disappointing was the wine selection with only one very poor quality Spanish wine being offered. Additional selections were available at a cost of approximately $100.US per bottle, at an all inclusive? Three times we were told that a complimentary bottle of wine was going to be sent to our room for various inconvenience situations we encountered and never did they show up. The drive from the Airport was long and some complimentary refreshments should have been served on the ride to the Hotel. In fact the same should have applied on the plane. All inclusive should be just that!! It is a Conference Hotel so it does lack that true tropical feel but once you see the ocean and the palm tree setting of the beach you know you are in Paradise!

Resort was immaculate and not overly busy while we were there. There was no fighting for chairs either at the pool or beach. Great staff. Food was fantastic! Could have used some more upbeat music at the Music Bar earlier than 3:00pm but other than that no complaints!

Overall, this is a lovely resort. It is new and therefore, clean, sleek, modern, and large. There is a convention centre attached to this resort and while we were there - there was a pharmaceutical conference that came in for a few days. They were not disruptive, but they were noticeable in the dining room as they were a large group. The resort has a more corporate feeling to it rather than your more traditional Mexican resorts. Our constructive criticisms would be to explore some improvements on the wines that are available. The all inclusive wine options were not that good and therefore, you have a take away of almost having had a wonderful meal, but it is marred by the poor wines that are included. You do have the option of purchasing better wines - but our expectation is that there would be some nice all included wines. We stayed in an ocean front premium level room and if we wanted a bottle of wine in our room there would be an extra charge even though they advertise 24 room service is included. The room service is included for food or a glass of wine, not a bottle. We are not big drinkers but premium all inclusive with a private hot tub just seems like a bottle of wine should not be a challenge. You are limited to one towel each. The temperature in the rooms are limited to the lowest setting of 21.5C. It felt much hotter than that in our room but there was nothing we could do about. I understand the concept of cost controls and appreciate that there are no loud drunks at the pool so that is a good thing, however I couldn’t shake the idea that while it is advertised as an exclusive resort with a premium level, it felt like it was run by accountants trying to provide the minimum they could get away with. I believe their cost controls have crossed the border from frugal to cheap and they have lost the concept of focusing on the customer. They have saved money by closing the main place to get lunch (only one buffet in the resort) until 12:30 every day. They saved money by having no food or drink service at the beach. So to the accountants, please give each other a high five for saving a $100.00 and losing a customer. Your books can only show you the profit made from the price the guest paid vs the costs they incurred. You will have no idea about the losses you will incur due to the customers you loose.

The facility is gorgeous and very modern, not typical Mexico at all. Everything about this place is impressive and very large. Service levels are excellent and staff aim to please. Food is outstanding both at restaurants and buffets. There is always a choice between eating outside or inside. The rooms are spacious with good sized balconies. King bed is huge; spans 8 feet! Love the ceiling fan so one can turn off the air and sleep with open door. There are plenty of toiletries offered and a non-stop supply of shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.

All ratings are 5 star with the exception of the resort decor. The complex has absolutely maximized the view of the ocean, pools and beach from the rooms and buffet (5*). Room The rooms are crisp, clean, with lots of toiletries refreshed daily with an amazing view (room 4753 - 5*). Late afternoon and evening the island of Cozumel is visable. Food: Food at the buffet is excellent with amazing varieties including specific sections for vegan, diabetic, gluten free (5*). Food at the La Comedie French and La Dolce Vita were outstanding, except we got ill from the La Dolce Vita twice. Beach: The was kept very clean and a nice long length to walk (5*). The best area to swim was in front of the Maya Beach resort where there are no rocks. Snorkeling is best at the Maya Palace Beach, but limited and busy. There was never a problem getting lounge chairs at the Maya Riviera beach. Pool: The pool is awesome (5*+)! The water is a perfect temperature (February) and never crowded. The pool bars need a drink menu posted and perhaps highlight a drink of the day! Washrooms were kept very clean. Towels are readily available and don't require checking them out. Resort: The resort is also a conference centre and it looks like (4*). It severely lacks decor and the tropical ambiance. Perhaps it is not complete given it just opened in December 2019. The lobby bar is insanely loud and clearly need some sound absorbing material. There were no problems with check in or check out, in fact Carlos was amazing changing rooms from one near the loud music pool bar and elevator to a room in the middle of the resort with a stunning view. The wrist bands unlock the hotel room, so don't loose it or there will be a fee! Excursions: We booked 2 excursions. The 3 in 1 (Tulum, snorkeling and swimming in cenotes caves), we booked prior to the vacation and was the highlight of our trip. It was outstanding! The second trip we booked at the hotel through Sunwing and enjoyed a trip to Cozumel that included the Arrecifes National Park where we snorkeled, enjoyed a beautiful beach, visited the crocodiles and flamingos, and climbed the 130 steps at the lighthouse for scenic views before heading back to Cozumel for tequila tasting and shopping in the port. Lots of travel time on that excursion; didn't get back to the hotel until 9 p.m., but an enjoyable day. Overall: The Barcelo complex of 6 hotels has a great location (about 1 hour from Cancun airport) and ha something for everyone. The shuttle from the airport is one van that only goes to the Barcelo, so no stopping at multiple resorts. The food is excellent at all the ala cartes, the beach is awesome, the staff is very friendly, the views from the Maya Riviera resort are stunning and the pool is perfect. The resort itself just needs some personality!

The hotel opened two months ago. Everything is new, clean, contemporary design inside and out. Great service. As opposed to other Barcelo resorts here we did not have the stress to be in time for breakfast or lunch. When we were late at the buffet they gave us a la carte. The dinner is free at the restaurants. Strongly recommend the Japanese / best meal and the French / best service restaurants. You need water shoes as there are corals in the water and snorkeling equipment/ lots of fish near the shore. On the minus side (most of them preventable) is that when we booked the room at the travel agency we asked for ocean front premium level. We did not get premium level, I should have checked as it was no mention of premium on the papers. Also the room was ocean view not ocean front. When we complained at the hotel they told us that they consider all the rooms ocean front which is not true. The travel from the airport to the hotel was included by Sunwing. Unfortunately they put the carrier on luggage together with the large luggages and it got broken. I should have taken it with me. When we came back from Mexico at the luggage pick up we realized that the zipper is open and a bag of cosmetics was stolen. This was my first vacation in Mexico. I will be better prepared next time as I will definitely be back.

If you like the modern minimalist look this resort is for you. The rooms are outstanding, the food is very good with lots of choice and the service is excellent and friendly.For dinner the French and Mexican restaurants are the best. Swim shoes are a must as there are lots of exposed and broken coral in the water. Lots of fish so goggles and a snorkel would be a good thing to pack.

Resort was super clean, great staff, great food, lots to do right on the resort. The resort is fairly large so never seemed to be crowded. I would definatly recommend this resort to anyone. One small issue would is being a adult only resort, the music that was played around the pool was more for teenagers than adults. Small issue but I would change that.

Amazing room with ocean view...hot tub on balcony...champagne...comfortable bed and everything was brand new , the place was clean top to bottom , and the food and service was absolutely incredible Barcelo set the bar very high in terms of luxury and comfort...I’ Going again next winter

Our 5th stay at BM - first at Riviera. A large modern facility that exceeded our expectations (considering it only opened approximately 6 weeks ago). A number of previous reviews are either referring to one of the older resorts or outdated i.e. there IS alcohol served before noon and there is free wi-fi including on the beach (but why worry about being on-line as you're supposed to be on VACATION). Rooms are spacious with California King Bed, very comfortable mattress and humongous pillows plus a Jacuzzi tub on the balcony (a little cramped and low power for the jets). Food was FANTASTIC – be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food selection is enormous – great for weight watchers as you can ‘watch’ your weight increase daily. Men remember trousers for dinner (I am a shorts person but nothing wrong with maintaining a high standard). Staff at all the restaurants were fantastic. What was noticeable is a lack of tipping. Come on guests …… a couple of bucks per meal is less than you pay for a coffee! Special mention: Giovanna & Benjamin at LaComedie and Alberto Lopez at Buffet Mirimar. Noticeable was a lack of Top Shelf liquor. Staff throughout the resort were exceptional and my sincere thanks to you all.

The Barcelo Maya Riviera is the best all inclusive resort we have ever stayed at. The rooms, including the bathroom, are spacious and the hot tub on the balcony is spectacular. The ocean view couldn't be any better. The breakfast and lunch buffet selections and quality are second to none ever experienced. The food and selections in the a la carte restaurants were first class (the French and Japanese were our 1st picks; the Italian disappointed however). We never had a problem booking a reservation for a restaurant. The grounds, the pools, the swim up bars, all excellent. The beach was very clean. Ample beach and pool chairs. Most impressive is the staff, no matter the venue, all very friendly and accomodating. The perk of having access to use the other adjacent Barcelo resorts is great, particularly the additional range of other first class restaurants it offers.

The time we spent at Barcelo Maya Riviera was to recuperate and relax. The welcome in and reception was very pleasant and quick. A room change was effected quickly. The grounds a large and spacious, in fact the largest resort we have ever been at. The room was fantastic and very spacious. The breakfast and lunch buffet was outstanding. The food options were beyond our imagination in type and variety. The A la Cartes were of the highest standard and the service at the Riviera Maya was beyond reproach. The sommelier, Anna, is quite informative and approachable. However I feel she is not being employed in an effective manner. I suggest a “Dinner with Anna” be promoted. In any of the restaurants a meal for a select number of guests be formulated by the chef with Anna picking local wines to compliment it. She would explain the selections and pairings, which could lead to people trying wines from the list.

This hotel was like being in heaven. I would highly recommend this hotel and or all the Barcelo hotels in the same complex as it is the best location I have ever been at for a vacation. The food, the staff, the bars, the rooms where out of this world. Oops I forgot the pools as well

This hotel was wonderful. From the minute we checked in we were extremely satisfied that we chose this hotel. Hector checked us in and when we told him that it was our anniversary he upgraded us to a swim up room. The room was excellent. The bed was perfect. The buffet was huge and had an endless choice of dishes. The al-a-carte restaurants were amazing with excellent food. The resort was extremely clean and well taken care of. I would highly recommend this particular hotel to anyone.

This brand new resort was absolutely amazing!! So clean and fresh. The food and drinks were amazing (and we have pretty high standards)! The hotel is very modern and the rooms and grounds were always kept very clean. The hotel is situated on a gorgeous beach front with no seaweed!! The service at the restaurants and bars were very good! Everyone was so friendly :). With booking this resort we had access to all of the barcelo resorts on this beach strip (there were 5) which was nice to walk over for a change of scenery or have dinner elsewhere! The only downfall (which we didn’t mind since we go to bed early) is the nightlife was not very good! If you are a big partier that loves night life this resort probably isn’t for you... mind you we didn’t walk over to the other Barcelos at night which could have had better entertainment and been more lively ? Would strongly recommend!!

We thought the food and ambiance was amazing in the restaurants and staff kept everything so clean. Loved the king size bed and jacuzzi tub on balcony. Would definitely consider going again. It was environmentally friendly where one switch would turn off all the lights to save energy

This resort is much better than i expected. The staff were amazing, friendly and very eager to help. The advertisement pictures dont do it justice. Also much bigger than expected. The food was absolutely delicious. I cant think of anything negative to say about our experience. Such a beautiful and magnificent place to stay. Just dont forget your water shoes, not a place to run some into the water full steam.

great rooms with nice view great food great pools and beach with lots of beach chairs available great restaurants and a great buffet with lots of meal choices the buffet should be open longer and alcohol should be served earlier

It felt like we entered the future when walking around the inside of the resort building. It was amazing. Spacious rooms with huge King beds, double sinks and rainfall shower in bathroom. Oceanview rooms is the way to go. We stayed in an Oceanview room on the top floor and had the most beautiful view of the ocean! Service everywhere on the resort was top notch and even without tipping. Gourmet, delicious food at the buffet and a la cartes. The French restaurant was our favourite. And visiting the restaurants at the adjoining barcelo resorts was awesome too. I can't wait to return!

The resort is absolutely stunning. The entire property is breathtaking. The food in the buffet is the best! Cook to order lobster/seafood station OMG! No dinner buffet is a let down. A la carte for dinner is the only option. Didn’t like that. Language barrier with a lot of the staff. Always ci madame, even when they didn’t understand what I was asking. Resort is too HUGE for my liking and there is no food or bar service options on the beach. There is NO free wifi anywhere on the property unless you’re staying in ocean view room or upgrade to prestige privileges. Otherwise wifi is $12 US per day for 2 devices. For free wifi you have to take hotel bus to specified mall location to access wifi from 10am-5:30pm. There is no dancing option on property. Dj in lobby lounge plays only techno/house music as conversation background music for lounging. We asked for dance music and to turn up music so we could dance and security advised DJ to turn music down. Dj advised he can only play what and how upper management dictates.

Adult only resort is great. -Very clean throughout. -Rooms only have coffee available, we like tea. Had room service bring tea to the room but hot water craft still had a coffee taste to them. -should have no smoking sections for rooms and pool area. - Buffet availability for dinner was a huge disappointment as it was closed most of the time. We were fortunate to eat there due to a conference being on site and the food & variety was 10/10. When it wasn’t open for dinner, we had to go to the other resort(s) and that experience was very disappointing. 4/10. - Buffet food quality for both breakfast & lunch was good. For breakfast there was only 2 stations cooking eggs / omelettes resulting in long lineups. Should have boiled & pouched eggs available. - Premium level was value added with a wonderful view of the ocean. - Staff very friendly with mist having a good understanding of English.

This resort is beautiful. The decor is modern and tasteful with open spaces, plenty of seating and attentive staff. The pools were beautiful. There was activities every hour starting at 10am. Our room was spacious and luxurious. The buffet had many choices and varied every day. The a la cartes that we visited had amazing food.

Overall this resort is excellent. New resort so all amenities and rooms are excellent ! Service during the day was fair not great. Still some work to do here! Restaurants excellent and food is really good . Room service was expensive and the wine lists were very over priced ! Over all liked the resort !

This massive new resort had only been open 3 weeks. Everything at the resort was bright and clean. The staff were great - everyone was friendly and helpful. We were upgraded to an ocean front swim out room which was beautiful! The food was excellent at all the restaurants! The service was wonderful!! There are 4 a al cartes in this section plus the buffet. The buffet is not open for dinners, so we needed to make reservations at the other restaurants or go to the buffet in one of the other sections. You have access to all the facilities and restaurants in the other 5 sections. There are double decker buses to take you to the other sections or you can walk to them along the beach on wide walk ways that take you from one end of the Barcelo to the other, about 2 kms. The decor was very modern. The colours were light and muted. The halls and rooms are large. We did not feel crowded anywhere. Even the beds are oversized! There were lots of chairs and shade at the pools. The pools were a bit cold the first couple days we were there, but when the weather warmed up, the pools warmed up. There are lots of chairs at the beach, but the swimming is better over in front of the other sections. There is a massive new convention centre which hosts large groups. While we were there 2 groups came through - one of 700 and one of 1,000 delegates. The large group swamped the buffet for lunch. The other group we barely saw except in the lobby bar at night. Overall, we had a good vacation and would highly recommend this resort.

Barcelo Maya Riviera Resort as soon as ate got there the the staff from the front entrance to the reception desk was very friendly helpful, and it was quick service, made us feel welcome. Handed us a drink with a smile.

We loved the resort ! It was always clean! Everyone at the resort were very friendly and helpful! The food was amazing! Buffet had so much selection each day , you can’t get bored of the food. The restaurants were flavourful as well and the chefs were accommodating which was lovely . The beach was beautiful ! Some parts did need water shoes but overall it was perfect . The beach was clean and you never had to wait for a chair . Pools were amazing as well and again never had to wait for a chair . I give this resort a 10/10 we both have nothing negative to say about any of it. The theatre always had something on and on certain days they also provided buffet and it was really good and a lot of variety ! We have already discussed going back ASAP because we were beyond happy with everything this resort had to offer ! It being adult only was a plus !!

We stayed 10 nights and overall is impressed with ocean view room , food, service , beech and pools. Outstanding buffet food and staff service very friendly. French , Japanese Restaurants are very good. What we don't like - loud hard rock music in lobby. it so loud you can not talk. Adult resort means different ages of people and not everyone loves this kind of music. The premium lounge had excellent front desk service provided by Valeria Caliz. We'll comeback soon as we like this paradise.