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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyvsExcellence Riviera Cancun

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Excellence Riviera Cancun
Excellence Riviera Cancun
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyExcellence Riviera Cancun
Overall
8.7
8.7
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.6
8.5
Service
8.4
8.6
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
·
8.6
Value
8.3
8.3
Romance
8.8
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureExcellence Riviera Cancun
8.7Overall Score8.7
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.9 (43,893)Google Rating4.9 (21,306)
(better)From $168Price / Night (pp)From $206
YesAdults OnlyYes
Not applicableKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
75 minAirport Transfer25 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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Excellence Riviera Cancun

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. 24-hour including beverages
Dining reservations
Confirmed walk-in: Main buffet, Beach grill.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Beachfront Suite; Swim-Up 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.

Excellence Riviera Cancun

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 6 pools
  • 11 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from CUN

Why choose it

  • Adults-only
  • Generally walk-in dining; confirm specialty-table arrangements
  • 24-hour RS
  • Suite stock

Keep in mind

  • Sargassum season
  • 440-key scale
  • Spa extra
  • Not walkable to town

All Scores

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureExcellence Riviera Cancun
(better)8.5Beach8.2
(better)8.6Food8.5
8.4Service8.6 (better)
(better)9.0Rooms8.7
(better)8.9Pools8.6
–Luxury8.6
8.3Value8.3
8.8Romance8.9 (better)
(better)8.2Quiet8.0
–Wellness8.5

Of the 9 measures we call, Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only leads on 6 and Excellence Riviera Cancun leads on 3.

Vibes

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureExcellence Riviera Cancun
YesRomanceYes
YesQuietYes

Activities

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureExcellence Riviera Cancun
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
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