Scores at a Glance
Beach PalaceHotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
Overall
8.1
7.8
Beach
8.6
5.8
Food
7.6
7.4
Service
8.0
8.2
Rooms
8.1
7.6
Value
7.9
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
7.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (4,888)
Google Rating
4.6 (26,748)
From $228
Price / Night (pp)
From $79
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
22 min
Airport Transfer
70 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
5.8
7.6
Food
7.4
8.0
Service
8.2
8.1
Rooms
7.6
7.8
Pools
8.2
7.9
Value
7.8
8.5
Family
8.0
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Golf
Yes
Beach Palace
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 22 min from CUN
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Pros — Beach Palace
- True all-inclusive inclusions are strong.
- Good Hotel Zone beach position.
- Family-friendly without being as sprawling as larger Palace resorts.
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Cons — Beach Palace
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Older reviews cite aging facilities before the closure.
- Pool temperature and service waits appear in negative guest reports.
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints