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Barceló Maya Tropical - All InclusivevsHilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Tropical - All InclusiveHilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
8.3
8.4
Beach
8.7
8.8
Food
7.8
8.1
Service
8.0
8.5
Rooms
7.8
8.4
Luxury
·
8.0
Value
8.2
7.8
Romance
·
8.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (26,519) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,822) |
| (better)From $83 | Price / Night (pp) | From $177 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 75 min | Airport Transfer | 34 min (better) |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.7 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| 7.8 | Food | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.8 | Rooms | 8.4 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.3 |
| – | Luxury | 8.0 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)8.9 | Family | 8.1 |
| – | Romance | 8.4 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.5 |
| – | Quiet | 7.2 |
| – | Remote work | 7.9 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive leads on 5 and Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort leads on 6.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive | Measure | Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Tropical - All Inclusive
- 11 pools
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CUN
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 13 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- 34 min from PVR
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 · Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- All ocean-view room positioning.
- Swimmable Banderas Bay cove.
- Good Hilton Honors value for a family-friendly all-inclusive.
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 · Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- Beach footprint is relatively small.
- Some areas show age in guest reports.
- Food is good for many guests but still all-inclusive-standard for others.
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