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Barceló vs Grand Velas

Barceló and Grand Velas, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Barceló ranking · Grand Velas ranking · How we score

By the numbers

BarcelóGrand Velas
Resorts in our catalog51
Average guest rating★ 4.6★ 4.8
Guest reviews analyzed127,3184,162
Nightly rates$300–$800/night$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resorts2 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts4 of 51 of 1
WhereAruba, Dominican Republic, MexicoMexico
Overall score8.3/109.3/10
Beach score8.9/108.7/10
Food score7.7/109.5/10
Service score7.8/109.4/10
Rooms score7.9/109.2/10
Pools score8.6/109.1/10
Value score7.9/107.9/10
Romance score8.5/109.1/10
Family score8.7/109.4/10
Nightlife score8.1/106.7/10
Wellness score8.2/109.4/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

The properties to shortlist

Best of Barceló

  1. 1.Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only — · ★ 4.9
  2. 2.Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults Only — · ★ 4.8
  3. 3.Barceló Bávaro Palace — · ★ 4.7
Full Barceló ranking

Best of Grand Velas

  1. 1.Grand Velas Riviera Maya — Playa del Carmen, Mexico · ★ 4.8
Full Grand Velas ranking

Want it property-level? Put Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only and Grand Velas Riviera Maya head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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