Barceló Maya Palace reviews
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Barcelo Maya Palace 2024
kmkilchuk on Mar 23, 2024
We had a large room...king bed and two sofa beds with a large bathroom. Our daughter slept on one of the sofa beds and the other we used as a couch throughout the day. Good size balcony. The room AC was good. So many choices for a la carte dinners throughout the Barcelo Complex. Since we stayed at the Barcelo Maya Palace we were able to visit the other a la carte Restaurants at the sister resorts: Favorites: French.. Italian.(LaTrattoria) . Seafood .. Japanese Teppanyaki ..(Tokyo) A word to the wise ..In order to get a la carte reservations....we had to go very early in the morning to make these reservations at a decent dinner time (otherwise always spaces left at 9;30 - 10;00pm) There was a consistent line up for a la carte reservations throughout the day .. Went to a different pool and beach and lunch (Grill) everyday throughout the Barcelo complex Be careful ...bring your water shoes some sections of the beaches had some rocky areas .but other sections clear of rocks.... We visited two of the 3 theaters to see the nightly entertainment....enjoyed the shows.. took advantage of the bars throughout the complex. When it came to visiting the other Barcelo sister resorts (Tropical, Colonial, Caribe and Maya beach) .. we utilized the double decker bus ...Quick and very convenient ...crowded at nightime as patrons were utlizing it to visit a la carte restaurants throughout the Barcelo complex. Cheers ... M & K & J
Let the dolphins be free!
suzntk (Chandler, Arizona) on Mar 22, 2024
We were thinking of staying here but found out that they exploit marine mammals...I would never stay at a place that does that...If you had any ounce of decency in you, you would set the dolphins free or send them to a reputable sanctuary...History will not look kindly on you
Spring Break 2024
Traveler627762 on Mar 22, 2024
This resort really has it all. The views are amazing from everywhere. The staff are all friendly and will accommodate whatever is asked. The Al a carte restaurant’s food was so much better than any other all inclusive we’ve stayed. We ate at a different restaurant every night. We had teenagers with us and there was plenty to keep them busy. We will come back for sure.
Overall great experience at the Barcelo Maya Palace for our Family of 5
cupcake472 (Urbandale, Iowa) on Mar 22, 2024
Our family with 2 adults and 3 younger kids - 9, 7, 3 really enjoyed our stay here over Spring Break! Pools at Palace alone were enough for us, though we did try the one next door too one day. Grounds and Pools were always being cleaned and cared for - crystal clear and immaculate. My 3 year old was obsessed with kiddie pool area, and my older boys loved all the other pools around - so big and had a fun rock wall they loved to climb up and jump off. Rooms always very clean. Overall food good for an all inclusive. Great hours for food availability too. I think like 7am-10pm at all times on site. Amenities great- we loved riding the free double decker bus around, we loved the short walk up the beach to Dolphinarus on site to watch the 10:30am daily dolphin show. And we utilized the gift shops when we forgot things, the pharmacy on site when we needed ear drops, shopped at the Mexican shops for fun on site, and loved hitting up the cenotes across the highway. Wished beds were queens rather than doubles and wished some of the staff were a little kinder at times. Highly recommend the a la carte restaurant at Barcelo called Tokyo! It was by far our fav dinner!
Dolphin Exploitation - Disgusting!!
Erica M on Mar 21, 2024
Absolutely disgusted when I found out this hotel exploits dolphins for entertainment! Kept in a TINY pool and forced repeatedly to swim with the guests. They deserve so much better. Hotels like this shouldn’t exist anymore! Guest should be encouraged to see dolphins where they are happy and healthy - in the wild! Not these poor, mistreated and miserable victims that were stolen from their home!! Barcelo Maya Palace, drop the dolphins! #emptythetanks