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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyvsCozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.6

Scores at a Glance

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyCozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

Overall

8.7

8.8

Beach

8.5

6.7

Food

8.6

8.7

Service

8.4

9.2

Rooms

9.0

8.9

Value

8.3

8.0

Romance

8.8

8.7

8.8

Overall

8.5

6.7

Beach

8.6

8.7

Food

8.4

9.2

Service

9.0

8.9

Rooms

8.3

8.0

Value

8.8

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Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only	Measure	Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
8.7	Overall Score	8.8 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.9 (43,893)	Google Rating	4.6 (1,801)
(better)From $168	Price / Night (pp)	From $254
Yes	Adults Only	No
Not applicable	Kids' Club	Listed
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
75 min	Airport Transfer	10 min (better)

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed: 4–12. The Playroom accepts ages 4–12, according to the August 2026 property factsheet. Kids-stay-free offers depend on the booked promotion and its terms. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Included. Official page and Expedia list 24-hour room service.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 7 people in one accommodation. Superior Two Bedroom Presidential Suite. Adult limit unverified.

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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.

Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

Highlights

3 pools
4 places to eat
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security
10 min from CZM

Why choose it

Excellent service reputation
Strong snorkeling access
Large suite-style rooms
Walkable or short taxi access to San Miguel

Keep in mind

No sandy beach
Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
Smaller pool scene
Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal

All Scores

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only	Measure	Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
(better)8.5	Beach	6.7
8.6	Food	8.7 (better)
8.4	Service	9.2 (better)
(better)9.0	Rooms	8.9
(better)8.9	Pools	7.9
(better)8.3	Value	8.0
–	Family	8.2
8.8	Romance	–
8.2	Quiet	–