Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveMajestic Colonial Punta Cana
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
8.2
8.1
Service
8.5
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.2
Romance
·
8.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
4.8 (26,194)
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
30 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
8.1
8.5
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
8.8
8.5
Luxury
–
8.3
Value
8.2
9.2
Family
8.6
–
Romance
8.3
–
Nightlife
8.4
7.4
Quiet
–
–
Remote work
8.0
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from PUJ
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 · Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Strong official all-inclusive depth.
- Large beach and pool footprint.
- Family section plus adults-only Colonial Club.
- Nightclub, sports bar, casino and entertainment.
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 · Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
- Restaurant reservations can fill quickly.
- Room-service coverage differs by category.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect Punta Cana beaches.