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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
Five-Star·★ 4.9
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.5

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 InclusiveMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)8.8Overall Score8.1
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (52,204)Google Rating4.5 (5,116)
(better)From $126Price / Night (pp)From $260
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
–Airport Transfer35 min

Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4-12. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Mirador: Included for Maya Palace guests. Sister-hotel access varies by the hotel and booked category; not unrestricted access for all complex guests. La Hacienda: Included for Maya Palace guests. Sister-hotel access varies by the hotel and booked category; not unrestricted access for all complex guests. Coral Grill: Included for Maya Palace guests. Sister-hotel access varies by the hotel and booked category; not unrestricted access for all complex guests. Caribe: Reservations are handled by hotel Guest Services; mandatory advance booking was not explicit in the current listing. Confirm availability and the current formal dress requirement. Brasserie has a separate dress-code exception; do not assume formal shorts are accepted. Rodizio: Reservations are handled by hotel Guest Services; mandatory advance booking was not explicit in the current listing. Confirm availability and the current formal dress requirement. Brasserie has a separate dress-code exception; do not assume formal shorts are accepted. Brasserie: Reservations are handled by hotel Guest Services; mandatory advance booking was not explicit in the current listing. Confirm availability and the current formal dress requirement. Brasserie has a separate dress-code exception; do not assume formal shorts are accepted. Official overview states 6 restaurants within the Barceló All-Inclusive program.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 5 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Family Junior Suite; Junior Suite Pool View Premium Level; 1 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Included. 24/7 room service included
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Director's Suite Two Bedroom; Producer's Suite Two Bedroom. Adult limit unverified.
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Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
  • Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
  • Beach entry is not universally smooth.

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 8 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from LIR

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)8.6Beach8.3
(better)8.2Food7.8
(better)8.5Service7.9
(better)8.8Rooms8.5
(better)9.0Pools8.3
8.5Luxury–
(better)8.3Value7.7
(better)9.2Family8.4
–Nightlife8.3
7.4Quiet–
–Remote work8.0
7.7Accessibility–

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 InclusiveMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
YesQuiet–
–LivelyYes

Activities

Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
–NightlifeYes
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