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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
8.6
8.7
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.5
9.2
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
8.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (51,721) | Google Rating | 4.9 (31,025) |
| From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $90 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 9 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.5 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| 8.3 | Value | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.8 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | 8.4 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.3 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 1 and SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- 7 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 9 min from SSH
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 · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Very strong review volume and service sentiment.
- Private beach, multiple pools and broad dining.
- Clear official family programming for ages 3 to 12.
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 · SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
- Premium imported liquor is not evidenced as included.
- Reef entry is not ideal for travelers wanting a gradual sandy shoreline.
- Watersports and boat activities can add meaningful extra cost.
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