Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveOcean Riviera Paradise
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
8.6
6.9
Food
8.2
8.1
Service
8.5
7.7
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,250)
Google Rating
4.7 (54,759)
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
45 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
6.9
8.2
Food
8.1
8.5
Service
7.7
8.8
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
8.8
8.5
Luxury
—
8.3
Value
7.8
9.2
Family
8.9
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Nightlife
8.1
7.4
Quiet
—
7.7
Accessibility
—
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
Ocean Riviera Paradise
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 45 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 — Ocean Riviera Paradise
- True all-inclusive
- Huge room and suite inventory
- Water park and family facilities
- Many restaurants and bars
- Swim-up and rooftop room options
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 — Ocean Riviera Paradise
- Beach quality is inconsistent
- Large resort can feel busy
- Service varies by outlet
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual verification