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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyvsPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Five-Star·4.4
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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Quick Stats

8.7
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (42,868)
Google Rating
4.4 (3,997)
Price / Night
Yes
Adults Only
No
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
35 min

All Scores

8.5
Beach
8.3
8.6
Food
7.8
8.4
Service
7.9
9.0
Rooms
8.5
8.9
Pools
8.3
8.3
Value
7.7
Family
8.4
8.8
Romance
Nightlife
8.3
8.2
Quiet
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

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Activities

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

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

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • 2 pools
  • 8 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from LIR

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 — Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
  • Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
  • Marriott Bonvoy participation.
  • Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
  • Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.

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 — Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
  • Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
  • Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
  • Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.
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