Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveExplora Atacama
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
8.6
·
Food
8.2
8.2
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Luxury
8.5
8.8
Value
8.3
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
–
8.2
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
8.6
8.5
Luxury
8.8
8.3
Value
7.8
9.2
Family
–
7.4
Quiet
9.3
–
Adventure
9.8
–
Wellness
8.7
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
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 · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.