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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismavsBarceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Four-Star·4.6
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
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Azul Beach Resort Negril by KarismaBarceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

Quick Stats

7.4
Overall Score
8.7
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,726)
Google Rating
4.9 (42,905)
From $127
Price / Night (pp)
From $131
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
90 min
Airport Transfer
75 min

All Scores

9.2
Beach
8.5
6.9
Food
8.6
7.4
Service
8.4
6.6
Rooms
9.0
7.5
Pools
8.9
7.0
Value
8.3
7.8
Family
Romance
8.8
Quiet
8.2

Vibes

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
RomanceQuiet

Activities

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma
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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
SpaWater sports

Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 90 min from MBJ

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 4 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 75 min from CUN

Pros — Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

  • Excellent Seven Mile Beach setting.
  • Broad included-feature list for families.
  • Room service, minibar, Wi-Fi, gratuities and non-motorized watersports are included.

Pros — Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

  • Large, modern adults-only resort with spacious suite-style rooms.
  • Strong dining variety through both the adults-only resort and the broader Barceló Maya complex.
  • Good couples and relaxed adult-trip fit.
  • Excellent room product for the price compared with many Riviera Maya adults-only resorts.
  • Access to sister-resort amenities adds scale, dining variety and activity options.

Cons — Azul Beach Resort Negril by Karisma

  • Recurring complaints about room condition and maintenance.
  • Food consistency and restaurant availability can disappoint.
  • Some reports of concierge or sales pressure.

Cons — Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

  • Not Cancun proper and not walkable to a town center.
  • Sargassum can affect the beach seasonally.
  • Some guest complaints mention paid room service for non-Premium guests.
  • The wider Barceló complex is large, so some amenities require internal transport or longer walks.
  • Convention or group business can occasionally affect the adults-only atmosphere.
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