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Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults OnlyvsThe Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
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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
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (42,995)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,533)
From $131
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.0
8.6
Food
8.3
8.4
Service
8.6
9.0
Rooms
8.7
8.9
Pools
8.1
8.3
Value
7.6
8.8
Romance
8.7
8.2
Quiet
8.8
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Wellness
8.5
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Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
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
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
- Boutique beachfront setting
- Optional all-inclusive flexibility
- Modern rooms
- Quiet pool and beach atmosphere
- Good remote-work suitability
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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
- 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