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
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,294)
Google Rating
–
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
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Airport Transfer
9 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.7
8.2
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Pools
9.1
8.5
Luxury
–
8.3
Value
8.8
9.2
Family
8.8
7.4
Quiet
8.4
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Wellness
8.3
7.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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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