Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveSoneva Fushi
Overall
8.8
9.5
Beach
8.6
9.5
Food
8.2
9.4
Service
8.5
·
Rooms
8.8
·
Luxury
8.5
9.6
Value
8.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,766) | Google Rating | 4.8 (343) |
| (better)From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1368 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| – | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | – |
| 8.8 | Rooms | – |
| 9.0 | Pools | – |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.3 | Value | – |
| 9.2 | Family | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| – | Wellness | 9.5 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 2 and Soneva Fushi leads on 5.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Soneva Fushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Soneva Fushi
- Barefoot luxury villas
- Observatory & planetarium
- UNESCO biosphere reserve
- No shoes no news philosophy
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 · Soneva Fushi
- Exceptional barefoot-luxury identity with privacy, space and sustainability.
- Outstanding food, wellness and family programming.
- Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve setting with strong marine-life appeal.
- Very strong media and guest sentiment for villa experience and service.
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 · Soneva Fushi
- Extremely expensive total trip cost.
- Rustic-natural style will not suit travelers wanting polished marble-and-glitz luxury.
- Some villas may have views or proximity tradeoffs depending on island side and category.
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