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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsRoyalton Splash Riviera Cancun
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveRoyalton Splash Riviera Cancun
Overall
8.8
8.4
Beach
8.6
6.8
Food
8.2
8.2
Service
8.5
8.3
Rooms
8.8
8.5
Luxury
8.5
8.0
Value
8.3
8.3
Romance
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6.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,991) | Google Rating | 4.4 (6,883) |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $199 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 6.8 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)8.5 | Service | 8.3 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Luxury | 8.0 |
| 8.3 | Value | 8.3 |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 9.0 |
| – | Romance | 6.5 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.0 |
| (better)7.4 | Quiet | 5.5 |
| – | Adventure | 8.5 |
| – | Wellness | 7.5 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 9 and Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun leads on 1.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun
- 6 pools
- 12 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 20 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 · Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun
- One of the largest on-site water parks in the Caribbean with 14 slides and two lazy rivers
- Modern, spacious suites with quality beds and rain showers
- Strong variety of included a la carte dining with no reservations required
- Excellent for multi-generational families with dedicated kids and teens programming
- Convenient location near Cancún airport
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 · Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun
- Beach water quality and sargassum can disappoint guests expecting pristine Caribbean swimming
- Can feel crowded and noisy with high family occupancy
- Some indoor activities (Game Up) cost extra
- Service consistency varies by venue and time of day according to reviews
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