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Barceló Maya Tropical - All InclusivevsBarceló Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Tropical - All InclusiveBarceló Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.3
8.1
Beach
8.7
8.2
Food
7.8
7.2
Service
8.0
7.9
Rooms
7.8
8.5
Value
8.2
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Barceló Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.3 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (25,953) | Google Rating | 4.5 (12,295) |
| From $102 | Price / Night (pp) | From $85 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Barceló Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)7.8 | Food | 7.2 |
| (better)8.0 | Service | 7.9 |
| 7.8 | Rooms | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 8.0 |
| (better)8.9 | Family | 8.1 |
| – | Quiet | 7.7 |
| – | Adventure | 8.4 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive leads on 8 and Barceló Puerto Vallarta leads on 2.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Barceló Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| – | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Barceló Puerto Vallarta |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from CUN
Barceló Puerto Vallarta
- 4 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive
- Large, highly amenitized all-inclusive complex with multiple pools and four-hotel access.
- Strong family setup with kids club, children’s water features, sports, beach, and entertainment.
- Beach and snorkeling are stronger than many Cancun-area megaresorts.
Pros · Barceló Puerto Vallarta
- Scenic Mismaloya beach-and-mountain setting.
- Spacious suite-style room inventory.
- Four official swimming pools and a swim-up bar.
Cons · Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive
- The complex is large and can involve walking or shuttle movement.
- Chair availability, room placement, and specialty restaurant access are recurring friction points.
- Sargassum and sea conditions can vary seasonally.
Cons · Barceló Puerto Vallarta
- Food feedback is inconsistent.
- Some guests report service, front-desk or maintenance issues.
- Location is south of central Puerto Vallarta rather than walkable to town.
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