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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsHotel Riu Ventura
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveHotel Riu Ventura
Overall
8.8
7.9
Beach
8.6
8.0
Food
8.2
7.6
Service
8.5
7.4
Rooms
8.8
8.1
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.1
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hotel Riu Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 7.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,847) | Google Rating | 4.2 (639) |
| 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 | 16 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hotel Riu Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.0 |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 7.6 |
| (better)8.5 | Service | 7.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 8.1 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.5 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 9 and Hotel Riu Ventura leads on 0.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hotel Riu Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Hotel Riu Ventura |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
Hotel Riu Ventura
- 6 pools
- 8 places to eat
- Swim-up suites
- 16 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 · Hotel Riu Ventura
- Brand-new 705-room resort with modern rooms and large RIU-style infrastructure.
- Six pools, a children's water area, RIULand kids club, and direct Playa Delfines setting.
- 24-hour all-inclusive program with six bars and multiple specialty restaurants.
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 · Hotel Riu Ventura
- Early reviews show normal new-resort inconsistency around service, expectations, and some extra-charge confusion.
- Playa Delfines is beautiful but can be rough for casual swimmers.
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