Barceló Karmina reviews
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Romantic Dinner by the Water
David C (Barrie, Canada) on Mar 21, 2024
My wife and I booked the Romatic dinner by the water and it was amazing , our Server Roger made sure the evening was perfect and took care of everything including giving my wife a little gift that he purchased from Guadalajara. It was an awesome night to always remember.
Barcelo Karmina Rocks
Versa504 (Joppa, Maryland) on Mar 18, 2024
Had such a good time we extended 2 more days. If we didn’t have appointments to return to we would have stayed longer. Staff is kind and welcoming If you can go for the Premium Level and thank me later
Undiscovered paradise
Wayne H on Mar 16, 2024
We stayed in the Premium Master Suite with the pool on the balcony and Barcelo did not dissapoint. We visited with another couple and the experience was spectacular. All of the staff was amazing and always trying to make your stay a time to remember. A bit more of a language barrier due to our lack of Spanish, but all staff was patient with us and we were always received with a smile when we eventually understood each other. Grounds: Immaculate grounds with plenty of sun or shade depending on your preference. Pools were family oriented or you could choose to hang out at the adult pools depending on your preference. Rooms: We stayed in the Premium Master Suite with the pool on the balcony (7th floor). Highly recommend this option. Two bedrooms with two bathrooms. Would be excellent for a family. Huge deck and beautiful view of the bay/sunrise/grounds/and mountains. Two loungers on the deck and a table with 4 chairs. Some updating may be required, but exceptionally clean and tidy. We had a couple of days where we just stayed in our pool and enjoyed the view. We were also fortunate enough to see a whale breeching on the far side of the bay and also a small pod of dolphins pass closer to our side. Champagne and a small bottle of tequila were in our room to enjoy along with several desserts. Elevators were always available. Beds were a little hard for our preference, but we are used to memory foam. Service: Always friendly and trying to make your stay enjoyable. Had to have our room cards reprogrammed a number of times, but once we figured out they cannot be in the same pocket as your phone's magnetic case, the problem went away. Reception was always happy to reprogram as needed. Drinks: Mixed drinks were made to your preference, however, beer selection was very limited. Corona Light in the fridge. A quick walk (15-20 minute) to the Wal Mart and the fridge was filled with what my preference was. We found out later that La Comer store was preferrable over Wal Mart with pricing and overall shopping experience. Restaurants: Food choices were great at the a-la-cartes and also at the buffet. Sleeves were required at the buffet (no tank tops). Selections were great and we always found something new to try and always had our staple choices available. Snack bar at the beach served hamburgers, hot dogs and fries. Ice cream cone machine to satisfy the sweet tooth afterwards. Transportation: We took a taxi to the Malacon for a day trip. Not too much going on and apart from the artwork, was pretty quiet as there were no ships in port. The taxi home was an experience as 'one-way street' meant that as long as you are going 'one-way' everything is okay. Our driver drove probably 3-4 blocks against traffic while we were all in shock.... We did make it back to the resort without incident, but choose your cabs wisely. The Tuk-Tuks were another excellent means of transport for us to go shopping but cargo space is limited. Excursions: Went on a tropical tour to Malaque and Barre de Navidad. Stops at banana, mango plantations and free time to explore. A boat ride in the lagoon with a stop at Mary's restaurant for lunch. Air conditioned van with an english speaking guide was well worth the cost and a great way to see the surrounding areas. Would recommend Booking: We booked our trip through Barcelo.com as we are members. Had a bit of a reservation hiccup, but Hailey did an amazing job making sure our reservation was secured and we would be taken care of. Thank you for that!! Overall, this was an excellent choice for us and we will definitely be back.
An Absolutely Unforgettable Vacation
Annie Z on Mar 14, 2024
Came here for a spring break trip with my friends and the staff were the absolute friendliest - shoutout to Rogelio for always checking in and making our experience an unforgettable one! Another highlight were the night shows - we had a blast at Party Night and the dancers were amazing!!
Great hotel
M H (San Diego, California) on Mar 13, 2024
Nicest hotel in Manzanillo. Great architecture and landscaping grounds are immaculate staff very helpful very polite. Rooms are very roomy. Lots of pools and lounge chairs and having a private beach was an added bonus. Highly recommend this hotel.