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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

Scores at a Glance

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyBarceló Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.7
8.1
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.6
7.2
Service
8.4
7.9
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Value
8.3
8.0
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureBarceló Puerto Vallarta
(better)8.7Overall Score8.1
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (43,868)Google Rating4.5 (12,711)
From $131Price / Night (pp)From $85 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
–Kids' ClubYes
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
75 minAirport Transfer–

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

Highlights

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

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Barceló Puerto Vallarta

Highlights

  • 4 pools
  • 4 places to eat
  • Full-service spa

Why choose it

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

Keep in mind

  • 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.

All Scores

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureBarceló Puerto Vallarta
(better)8.5Beach8.2
(better)8.6Food7.2
(better)8.4Service7.9
(better)9.0Rooms8.5
(better)8.9Pools8.3
(better)8.3Value8.0
–Family8.1
8.8Romance–
(better)8.2Quiet7.7
–Adventure8.4

Of the 10 measures we call, Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only leads on 9 and Barceló Puerto Vallarta leads on 1.

Vibes

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureBarceló Puerto Vallarta
YesRomance–
YesQuietYes
–AdventureYes

Activities

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureBarceló Puerto Vallarta
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–KidsYes
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