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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsHilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveHilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.8
8.5
Beach
8.6
8.4
Food
8.2
8.2
Service
8.5
8.3
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,697)
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
–
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.4
8.2
Food
8.2
8.5
Service
8.3
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Pools
9.2
8.5
Luxury
–
8.3
Value
–
9.2
Family
9.0
–
Nightlife
8.2
7.4
Quiet
–
–
Remote work
8.2
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
- 13 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 29 min from CUN
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 · Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
- Official all-inclusive model with 12 restaurants and bars.
- Thirteen pools plus splash pad, water slide and kids pool.
- 24-hour room service and minibar beverages included.
- Good Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly workspaces.
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 · Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
- Beach surf can be rough despite shallow entry.
- Pools may feel cold in winter.
- Recent guests report mixed service and restaurant-reservation friction.