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Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
Five-Star·★ 4.9
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Five-Star·★ 4.6·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
8.6
9.4
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.5
9.1
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
·
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveMeasureSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
8.8Overall Score9.3 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (52,124)Google Rating4.6 (4,972)
(better)From $126Price / Night (pp)From $254
NoAdults OnlyYes
ListedKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
–Airport Transfer75 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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Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. Official Hyatt page states 24-hour room service/private in-suite dining is included.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Himitsu (Reservations required for Hibachi/Teppanyaki tables only). Other reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Seaside Grill: Breakfast is for Preferred Club guests only; this restriction does not apply to the separately listed lunch and dinner service. Himitsu Hibachi/Teppanyaki tables require reservations; this exception qualifies the general reservation-free dining policy. Seaside Grill breakfast is for Preferred Club guests only. The supplier lists Chef’s Table, wine tasting/pairing and romantic private dinners as additional-cost experiences; prices unverified. Private romantic dinners require advance concierge reservations. Other reservation rules are not confirmed; venues may rotate.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
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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.

Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 75 min from CUN

Why choose it

  • Exceptional swimmable beach and snorkeling.
  • Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury model.
  • No-reservation à la carte dining.
  • Strong romance and relaxed service reputation.

Keep in mind

  • Not a hard-party resort.
  • Preferred Club value depends on rate spread.
  • Restaurant wait/check-in process can occasionally frustrate guests.

All Scores

Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveMeasureSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
8.6Beach9.4 (better)
8.2Food8.8 (better)
8.5Service9.1 (better)
8.8Rooms9.0 (better)
9.0Pools9.0
8.5Luxury–
8.3Value–
9.2Family–
–Romance9.5
7.4Quiet8.7 (better)
–Wellness8.6
7.7Accessibility–

Of the 8 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 2 and Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya leads on 6.

Vibes

Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveMeasureSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
YesQuietYes
–RomanceYes

Activities

Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveMeasureSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKids–
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