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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsHilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveHilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
8.2
8.1
Service
8.5
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Luxury
8.5
8.0
Value
8.3
7.8
Romance
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8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,847) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,822) |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $177 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 34 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 8.1 |
| 8.5 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.4 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)8.5 | Luxury | 8.0 |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.1 |
| – | Romance | 8.4 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.5 |
| (better)7.4 | Quiet | 7.2 |
| – | Remote work | 7.9 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 10 and Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort leads on 1.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 13 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 34 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 · Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- All ocean-view room positioning.
- Swimmable Banderas Bay cove.
- Good Hilton Honors value for a family-friendly all-inclusive.
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 Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- Beach footprint is relatively small.
- Some areas show age in guest reports.
- Food is good for many guests but still all-inclusive-standard for others.
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