Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveCalabash Hotel
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
8.2
9.5
Service
8.5
9.6
Rooms
8.8
9.4
Luxury
8.5
9.4
Value
8.3
8.2
Romance
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9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Calabash Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,766) | Google Rating | 4.8 (353) |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $437 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Calabash Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.6 |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 8.2 |
| 9.2 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.5 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.9 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 4 and Calabash Hotel leads on 6.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Calabash Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Calabash Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
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 · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
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 · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
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