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Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive

Chetumal-Cancun Km. 266,3 Xpuha Carretera, Puerto Juárez Xpu-Há, 77750 Riviera Maya, Q.R., Mexico

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.8
★★★★★
29,961 reviews on Google
8.2Out of 10
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Highlights

—6 pools
—4 restaurants & bars
—Full-service spa

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsKids Activities

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Guest Reviews

★★★★★
Kuleshov Andrey · 2 months ago

Before I begin, a disclaimer: everything is comparative. What's great for one is bad for another. However, after staying in more a dozen of different all-inclusives in Riviera Maya, one begins to get an idea of what is above the average and what is below. With that in mind, here my balanced feedback...

★★★★★
Grace Reimers · 3 months ago

We had such a lovely stay at the Barcelo Colonial resort! The food from the specialty restaurants was delicious, and buffet was pretty good. It was slightly repetitive at times, so I would recommend upgrading to the premium package for more dinner reservations - the standard package only allowed for...

★★★★★
Hunter Stratton · 3 weeks ago

Great resort! This review is specifically for the buffet found in the colonial side near the beach. Our servers were Palapa, Miguel Itza, Edith and Cecilia and they all did great work. This buffet has the most consistently good food, always warm and the best selection out of all the buffets at the r...

★★★★★
Jaci Therrien · 6 months ago

A few things to note before you go… Food and dining: Room service costs extra. When I am at an all inclusive, food and booze are what I think of inclusive. Even if they had a cut off time of 11pm, that would be fine. Sometimes the adults wanna go have a nice dinner while the kids stay in the room a...

★★★★★
Terry Kilgore · 5 months ago

This was a FABULOUS place to spend my vacation. It was gorgeous. The staff is doing an excellent job in making their guest feel special and welcomed. The upkeep of this place is amazing. I cannot write a review without mentioning Irene Sanchez the pool bar server at the Maya Beach. She seems to l...

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Nightly rate
From $92
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$183/night for two · median $183 · 7-night stay · checked Jul 12
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Details
—Chetumal-Cancun Km. 266,3 Xpuha Carretera, Puerto Juárez Xpu-Há, 77750 Riviera Maya, Q.R., Mexico
—+52 984 875 1500
Getting There
Nearest airport: CUN
Cancun International Airport
The Vibe
Quiet & RelaxedNature & Adventure
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
Official page lists 2 specialty restaurants, a buffet and a snack-grill; specialty dining can require reservations.
Partly included
Room service
Official restaurant information states 24-hour room service is available at an additional charge.
Costs extra
Wi-Fi
Official room information lists free Wi-Fi.
Included
Kids' club
Official page lists U-Kids and family facilities as part of the resort offering.
Included

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

Rooms & Suites

Who fits where at Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive

The right room is personal — a swim-out for the pool people, a top floor for the view people, two real bedrooms and two baths for families who like a little distance. Here's the lineup from the resort's own accommodations pages.

Superior
1 bedroom · sleeps 4 · 38 m² / 409 ft² · Garden
Official room listing states balcony or terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Family Room
1 bedroom · sleeps 5 · 68 m² / 732 ft²

From the resort's own accommodations pages — categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

4 restaurants2 à la carte1 buffet3 barsReservations at some venues

Official overview lists 2 specialty restaurants, a buffet restaurant, a snack-grill restaurant and 3 bars.

Pools & waterplay

6 poolsAdults-only poolWaterparkKids' pool

Official and affiliated resort information describe multiple pools, shallow children's areas, adult areas and Barcy Water Park.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
Supervised program
Teen club
Dedicated teen program
Rooms that fit a family
Superior, Family Room

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

The Grand Escape file

How we scored Barceló Maya Colonial - All Inclusive

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Grand Escape Score
8.2/10
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Scores

Beach8.1
High
Food7.7
High
Service7.9
High
Rooms7.8
High
Pools8.9
High
Value8.1
High
Family9.1
Very High
Quiet7.1
Medium
Adventure8.7
High

Pros

  • Excellent family activity infrastructure.
  • Multiple pools and a children's water park.
  • Access to neighboring Barceló Maya properties.

Cons

  • Room service costs extra.
  • Food and drink feedback is inconsistent.
  • Large complex can mean walking, shuttles and crowding.

Things to know

  • This is a strong fit for families who want a large, activity-heavy resort complex rather than a quiet boutique stay.
  • The all-inclusive program gives guests access across multiple Barceló Maya hotels, expanding dining, pools and beach areas.
  • Beach quality is more variable than the official beachfront description alone suggests; water shoes can help around rocky sections.

Hidden tips

  • Families should compare Superior and Family Room layouts; the official room inventory shows a meaningful size jump from 38 sqm to 68 sqm.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Family-friendly scale and activity range
  • Pools and Barcy Water Park
  • Large Barceló Maya complex access
  • Snorkeling and marine life when conditions cooperate
Most common complaints
  • Food temperature and consistency
  • Service consistency
  • Rocky or seaweed-affected beach conditions
  • Large-resort walking distances
Things people wish they knew
  • The resort is part of the larger Barceló Maya Grand complex, so scale and walking distances are part of the experience.
  • Room service is an extra-charge item according to the official restaurant information.
  • The beach can be excellent for marine life, but recurring guest reports mention sargassum or rocky areas.
From Reddit

Reddit discussion is mixed: travelers like the pools, activities and complex access, while concerns center on food, drinks, service and beach rocks or seaweed.

The facts

3
Number Of Bars
6
Number Of Pools
4
Number Of Restaurants
SpaTennisKids ClubTeen ClubBeachfrontWater ParkFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Food
Guest Sentiment: 7.4Buffet Consistency: 7.2Restaurant Variety: 8Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Specialty Restaurants: 8Temperature Complaints: 6.9Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Beach
Crowding: 7.5Marine Life: 8.8Swimmability: 8Guest Sentiment: 8.1Rockiness Penalty: 7.2Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Sargassum Variability: 7.1Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Pools
Pool Inventory: 9Guest Sentiment: 8.8Kids Water Park: 9.1Adult Pool Option: 8.4Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Quiet
Large Resort Noise: 6.6Off Peak Potential: 7.8Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Family Activity Level: 6.8Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014Room Location Variability: 7.2
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Rooms
Room Size: 7.8Cleanliness: 8.6Family Room Fit: 8.2Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Condition Variability: 7.2Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Value
Food Variability: 7.3Guest Rating Value: 8.1Included Amenities: 8.8Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Large Resort Tradeoff: 8Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Family
Room Fit: 8.5Activity Range: 9.2Complex Access: 9Kids Amenities: 9.3Pool Waterpark: 9.1Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Overall
Booking Rating: 8.5Expedia Rating: 8.4Tripadvisor Rating: 4.3Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Official Product Fit: 8.5Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Service
Consistency: 7.3Family Support: 8.3Guest Sentiment: 7.8Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Expedia Staff Service: 8.4Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: TripAdvisor, Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11
Adventure
Excursion Base: 8.4Sports Facilities: 8.5Booking Review Count: 215Expedia Review Count: 1008Complex Activity Range: 9Tripadvisor Review Count: 12014Snorkeling And Marine Life: 8.8
Weighted Review And Fact Analysis · sources: Official, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Expedia, Reddit · verified 2026-07-11

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