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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
8.2
8.3
Service
8.5
8.7
Rooms
8.8
7.9
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,625) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,258) |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $129 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.2 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.3 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 7.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 8.2 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.7 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | 7.8 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 7.4 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 9 and Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa leads on 3.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- 1 pools
- 7 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 · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Convenient beachfront Hotel Zone location close to the airport and town.
- Strong recurring praise for friendly staff and service.
- Better-than-average all-inclusive food feedback for its price tier.
- Good family amenities, including kids club, teen club, pool activities and beach access.
- Manageable resort size compared with mega-resorts.
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 · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Rooms and building structure can feel older than newer luxury all-inclusives.
- Pool area can get crowded during peak periods.
- Beach is pleasant and accessible but not the main reason to choose Puerto Vallarta over Caribbean beach destinations.
- Not walkable to Zona Romántica or the Malecón for most travelers.
- Some recent guest comments mention construction noise or facility-update periods.
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