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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyvsExcellence Riviera Cancun
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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 Only | Measure | Excellence Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (43,083) | Google Rating | – |
| (better)From $131 | Price / Night (pp) | From $215 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only | Measure | Excellence Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.5 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 8.5 |
| 8.4 | Service | 8.6 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)8.9 | Pools | 8.6 |
| – | Luxury | 8.6 |
| 8.3 | Value | 8.3 |
| 8.8 | Romance | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Quiet | 8.0 |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
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 Only | Measure | Excellence Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only | Measure | Excellence Riviera Cancun |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
Excellence Riviera Cancun
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from CUN
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 · Excellence Riviera Cancun
- Adults-only
- No-reservation dining
- 24-hour RS
- Suite stock
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 · Excellence Riviera Cancun
- Sargassum season
- 440-key scale
- Spa extra
- Not walkable to town
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