Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyOccidental Cozumel
Overall
8.7
8.0
Beach
8.5
8.5
Food
8.6
7.0
Service
8.4
7.8
Rooms
9.0
8.1
Value
8.3
7.8
Romance
8.8
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (42,995)
Google Rating
4.5 (6,747)
From $131
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.5
8.6
Food
7.0
8.4
Service
7.8
9.0
Rooms
8.1
8.9
Pools
8.0
8.3
Value
7.8
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Family
8.0
8.8
Romance
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8.2
Quiet
8.3
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Adventure
9.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
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Yes
Quiet
Yes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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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
Occidental Cozumel
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 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 — Occidental Cozumel
- Excellent dive and snorkel positioning
- True all-inclusive
- Spacious rooms
- Jungle-style grounds
- Quiet south-coast setting
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 — Occidental Cozumel
- Food receives mixed feedback
- Drinks may not feel premium
- Some room humidity risk
- Exact main entrance should be manually verified