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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyvsBarceló Puerto Vallarta

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Barceló Puerto Vallarta
Barceló Puerto Vallarta
Five-Star·4.5
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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyBarceló Puerto Vallarta

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (42,905)
Google Rating
4.5 (12,262)
From $131
Price / Night (pp)
From $85
Yes
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer

All Scores

8.5
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
7.2
8.4
Service
7.9
9.0
Rooms
8.5
8.9
Pools
8.3
8.3
Value
8.0
Family
8.1
8.8
Romance
8.2
Quiet
7.7
Adventure
8.4

Vibes

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Barceló Puerto Vallarta
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Activities

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
SpaWater sports
Barceló Puerto Vallarta
SpaWater sportsKids

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

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

Barceló Puerto Vallarta

  • 4 pools
  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa

Pros — Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

  • Large, modern adults-only resort with spacious suite-style rooms.
  • Strong dining variety through both the adults-only resort and the broader Barceló Maya complex.
  • Good couples and relaxed adult-trip fit.
  • Excellent room product for the price compared with many Riviera Maya adults-only resorts.
  • Access to sister-resort amenities adds scale, dining variety and activity options.

Pros — Barceló Puerto Vallarta

  • Scenic Mismaloya beach-and-mountain setting.
  • Spacious suite-style room inventory.
  • Four official swimming pools and a swim-up bar.

Cons — Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

  • Not Cancun proper and not walkable to a town center.
  • Sargassum can affect the beach seasonally.
  • Some guest complaints mention paid room service for non-Premium guests.
  • The wider Barceló complex is large, so some amenities require internal transport or longer walks.
  • Convention or group business can occasionally affect the adults-only atmosphere.

Cons — Barceló Puerto Vallarta

  • Food feedback is inconsistent.
  • Some guests report service, front-desk or maintenance issues.
  • Location is south of central Puerto Vallarta rather than walkable to town.
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