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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
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
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (42,995)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,768)
From $131
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
10 min

All Scores

8.5
Beach
6.7
8.6
Food
8.7
8.4
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.9
8.9
Pools
7.9
8.3
Value
8.0
Family
8.2
8.8
Romance
8.2
Quiet

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Quiet

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Kids
Yes

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

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

Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

  • 3 pools
  • 4 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 10 min from CZM

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 — Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

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

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 — Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort

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