Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveCreta Maris Resort
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.6
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,250)
Google Rating
4.7 (5,628)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
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
25 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
9.5
8.5
Luxury
—
8.3
Value
8.6
9.2
Family
9.5
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Nightlife
8.2
7.4
Quiet
—
7.7
Accessibility
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Creta Maris Resort
- 17 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 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 — Creta Maris Resort
- True all-inclusive product
- 17 pools and waterpark
- Seven restaurants and nine bars
- Blue Flag beachfront
- Excellent family and teen fit
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 — Creta Maris Resort
- Large resort scale
- Some room decor may feel dated
- Reservations and layout require planning
- Spa costs extra