Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveJAZ Makadina
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.8
8.5
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (51,721) | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,540) |
| 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 | 35 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| 8.3 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.8 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 8.7 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 3 and JAZ Makadina leads on 5.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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