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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Secrets Aura Cozumel
Secrets Aura Cozumel
Five-Star·★ 3.8·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlySecrets Aura Cozumel
Overall
8.7
7.8
Beach
8.5
8.6
Food
8.6
6.8
Service
8.4
7.8
Rooms
9.0
7.0
Value
8.3
7.0
Romance
8.8
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureSecrets Aura Cozumel
(better)8.7Overall Score7.8
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (43,893)Google Rating3.8 (3,326)
From $168Price / Night (pp)From $101 (better)
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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Secrets Aura Cozumel

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. Secrets brand materials describe gourmet room service; OTA sources also list room service.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite King; Junior Suite Pool View King; Junior Suite Ocean View King; 13 more categories at this capacity. 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.

Secrets Aura Cozumel

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • 8 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 25 min from CZM

Why choose it

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • Strong beach and snorkeling fit
  • Swim-up suites
  • Preferred Club categories
  • Good Cozumel adventure base

Keep in mind

  • Recent food complaints
  • Maintenance and room-odor complaints
  • Upselling/vendor pressure reports
  • Special dinners may cost extra

All Scores

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureSecrets Aura Cozumel
8.5Beach8.6 (better)
(better)8.6Food6.8
(better)8.4Service7.8
(better)9.0Rooms7.0
(better)8.9Pools7.6
(better)8.3Value7.0
(better)8.8Romance8.0
8.2Quiet–
–Adventure8.8

Of the 11 measures we call, Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only leads on 8 and Secrets Aura Cozumel leads on 3.

Vibes

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureSecrets Aura Cozumel
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet–
–AdventureYes

Activities

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyMeasureSecrets Aura Cozumel
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
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