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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsCrown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveCrown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.8
7.5
Beach
8.6
8.0
Food
8.2
7.2
Service
8.5
7.8
Rooms
8.8
6.5
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
7.8
Romance
—
7.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
7.5
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (51,250)
Google Rating
4.3 (16,112)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
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Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.0
8.2
Food
7.2
8.5
Service
7.8
8.8
Rooms
6.5
9.0
Pools
7.8
8.5
Luxury
—
8.3
Value
7.8
9.2
Family
—
—
Romance
7.7
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Nightlife
7.8
7.4
Quiet
6.8
7.7
Accessibility
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
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 — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only beachfront all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta.
- Strong sunset and location appeal.
- Large exact review base and clear official room inventory.
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 — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms and facilities receive repeated maintenance complaints.
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Specialty restaurant reservations can be restrictive for groups.