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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Overall
8.8
7.6
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
8.2
6.9
Service
8.5
7.2
Rooms
8.8
6.9
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.0
Romance
·
7.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 (better) | Overall Score | 7.6 |
| 5-star (better) | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.9 (51,307) (better) | Google Rating | 4.1 (4,526) |
| From $119 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $147 |
| 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
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 (better) | Food | 6.9 |
| 8.5 (better) | Service | 7.2 |
| 8.8 (better) | Rooms | 6.9 |
| 9.0 (better) | Pools | 7.8 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| 8.3 (better) | Value | 8.0 |
| 9.2 (better) | Family | 8.0 |
| – | Romance | 7.5 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.4 |
| 7.4 (better) | Quiet | 6.4 |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
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 · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Excellent Palm Beach location.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
- Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
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 · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Rooms are frequently described as dated.
- Food is often described as adequate rather than special.
- In-room dining is excluded from the all-inclusive package.
- Beach shade and palapa logistics can be frustrating.
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