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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.8
8.1
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
8.2
7.8
Service
8.5
7.9
Rooms
8.8
8.5
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
7.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,625) | Google Rating | 4.4 (4,320) |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $159 |
| 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 | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.3 |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 7.8 |
| (better)8.5 | Service | 7.9 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.3 | Value | 7.7 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.4 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.3 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 10 and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort leads on 0.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from LIR
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 · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
- Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
- Marriott Bonvoy participation.
- Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
- Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.
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 · Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
- Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
- Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
- Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
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