Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveBlue Bay Resort Hotel
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
8.6
8.1
Food
8.2
7.8
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.8
8.2
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (51,250)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,795)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
From $64
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
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Airport Transfer
33 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.1
8.2
Food
7.8
8.5
Service
8.7
8.8
Rooms
8.2
9.0
Pools
8.8
8.5
Luxury
—
8.3
Value
8.3
9.2
Family
8.5
7.4
Quiet
8.1
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Adventure
8.1
7.7
Accessibility
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Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- 6 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 33 min from HER
Pros — Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
Pros — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Strong sea-view setting.
- Six official pools including two children pools.
- Good access to Mononaftis Bay for clear-water swimming and snorkeling.
Cons — Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
Cons — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Not directly beachfront.
- All-inclusive drinks are limited to local options and specific hours.
- Hillside layout may not suit mobility-sensitive travelers.