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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Overall
8.8
8.5
Beach
8.6
7.4
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.5
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.5
8.3
Value
8.3
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,250)
Google Rating
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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
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Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
7.4
8.2
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
8.5
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Pools
9.3
8.5
Luxury
8.3
8.3
Value
7.8
9.2
Family
9.7
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Nightlife
7.4
7.4
Quiet
5.8
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Wellness
8.0
7.7
Accessibility
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Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 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 — Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
- All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
- Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.
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 — Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- High price point.
- Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
- Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.