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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only

Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

Five-Star·★ 4.6

Scores at a Glance

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyThe Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

Overall

8.7

8.1

Beach

8.5

8.0

Food

8.6

8.3

Service

8.4

8.6

Rooms

9.0

8.7

Value

8.3

7.6

Romance

8.8

8.7

8.1

Overall

8.5

8.0

Beach

8.6

8.3

Food

8.4

8.6

Service

9.0

8.7

Rooms

8.3

7.6

Value

8.8

8.7

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only	Measure	The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
(better)8.7	Overall Score	8.1
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.9 (43,893)	Google Rating	4.6 (3,564)
From $168	Price / Night (pp)	From $167 (better)
Yes	Adults Only	No
Not applicable	Kids' Club	Unverified
Near coast	Beachfront	Near coast
Mid-size	Resort Size	Mid-size
75 min	Airport Transfer	20 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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The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

Kids' club & childcare: Unverified
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Two Bedroom Residence. 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.

The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional

Highlights

2 pools
3 places to eat
Full-service spa
20 min from CUN

Why choose it

Boutique beachfront setting
Optional all-inclusive flexibility
Modern rooms
Quiet pool and beach atmosphere
Good remote-work suitability

Keep in mind

Not a classic full-scale all-inclusive
Small resort footprint
All-inclusive menu variety may be limited
Exact coordinates and room inventory need manual confirmation

All Scores

Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only	Measure	The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
(better)8.5	Beach	8.0
(better)8.6	Food	8.3
8.4	Service	8.6 (better)
(better)9.0	Rooms	8.7
(better)8.9	Pools	8.1
(better)8.3	Value	7.6
(better)8.8	Romance	8.7
8.2	Quiet	8.8 (better)
–	Wellness	8.5
–	Remote work	8.2