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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsSecrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveSecrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.2
Beach
8.6
8.5
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.5
7.7
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.5
8.4
Value
8.3
7.3
Romance
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8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
4.6 (575)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.4
8.5
Service
7.7
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Pools
8.6
8.5
Luxury
8.4
8.3
Value
7.3
9.2
Family
–
–
Romance
8.6
–
Nightlife
8.0
7.4
Quiet
7.5
–
Wellness
8.2
–
Remote work
8.3
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa
- Fresh room product and modern design.
- Six pools and a strong Preferred Club footprint.
- Adults-only, oceanfront Cancun location.
- Good Wi-Fi evidence for light remote work.
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 · Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa
- Review base is still maturing after opening.
- Preferred Club can feel close to necessary, which can hurt value.
- Restaurant waits and service pacing appear to have been early weak spots.
- High-rise Cancun setting will not fit travelers seeking secluded resort grounds.