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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort
Four-Star·4.5

Scores at a Glance

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

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (43,083)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,697)
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
20 min

All Scores

8.5
Beach
8.4
8.6
Food
8.2
8.4
Service
8.3
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.9
Pools
9.2
8.3
Value
Family
9.0
8.8
Romance
Nightlife
8.2
8.2
Quiet
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Quiet
Lively
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Nightlife
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

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort

  • 13 pools
  • 12 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 29 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 · Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort

  • Official all-inclusive model with 12 restaurants and bars.
  • Thirteen pools plus splash pad, water slide and kids pool.
  • 24-hour room service and minibar beverages included.
  • Good Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly workspaces.

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 · Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resort

  • Beach surf can be rough despite shallow entry.
  • Pools may feel cold in winter.
  • Recent guests report mixed service and restaurant-reservation friction.
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