Slept like a log. Previous to the Barcelo I have stayed 13 times at the Iberostar Paraiso property in various sections (Del Mar, Beach, Lindo, Maya, Grand). The second room is what most would refer to as the Master Bedroom and it connects to the first room via a door off of the living room. so by all means make sure you get some walks in around the whole complex. The grounds at the Barcelo are kept very beautiful, but it's not as lush as the Iberostar. In fact, you get two rooms. Beyond the twin beds is a living room area with television and another couch that can convert to a twin bed. Tiles were fixed if chipped, drain spouts were cleaned to prevent insects from brewing, the hallways were swept and mopped daily, lights fixed, grass trimmed, floors waxed and sealed, paint freshened, every detail was attended to. This was handy to grab an herbal tea en route back to my room at night.okay and maybe a few cookies as wellhee..hee.If you like snorkeling definitely bring your own equipment as lots of on site snorkeling opportunities here. I would not recommend either of these resorts for their beaches (rocky) and the snorkeling was not good. Awesome snorkeling. Visited Chikin-Ha (one of 3 or 4 cenote parks located across the street from the resort). The second room is what most would refer to as the Master Bedroom and it connects to the first room via a door off of the living room. Continue walking into the room and you will find two twin beds set up next to a snack bar with a coffee maker, microwave, mini-fridge and an assortment of glassware, silverware, and plates (in case you want to dine in your room - we never did, but it is nice to have). This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The last night I was there Mexican friends of mine, who live in Playa Del Carmen and were not staying at the Barcelo, drove me back from Playa Del Carmen about 9 pm. If you dont care about the beach, just want some sun and get a cheapo price than either the Bahia or Palladium would be fine. When leaving the resort to visit Akumal and Xplor, we used collectivos and once we timed it right and was able to ride the bus, which works the same way as collectivos (pick up and drop off on the side of the main road).I noticed there were not a lot of English speaking guests staying at this resort. The first is a package that gives you some of the basics and then you and a guide get to go out for a shallow dive. I was so excited to take my first bite of my first pancake. We never could quite figure out how the rooms were laid out, and we hoped that there would be privacy for the adults. There were 33 baby turtles that hatched when I was there.unfortunately I only heard about it but some lucky people who were at the right spot at the right time got to see all the little baby turtles poking their heads out as they hatchedI was so sorry that I missed that! 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You must have your own snorkeling gear and no bathrooms. Gazebo with massage tables.Great hammocks to relax and read and snooze if you desire. I was very lucky to get a room that was unbelievably void of other tourista noise. Free minibar, replenished daily with soft drinks, water and beer, King Size bed (2 x 2 m) with 32 cm mattress. The disco was nice. A Lobby should have comfortable inviting seats. Fruits and Vegetables were crisp and fresh. Prices are the average nightly price provided by our partners and may not include all taxes and fees. There were lots of shops throughout the complex. Feel free to message me if you have questions. The ice cream at the buffet was not in a cool enough freezer. The bed was extremely comfortable for a Mexican bed. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. The suite also has a terrace from which to enjoy the surrounding views. There are also multiple dives each day for people who come to the resort and already have their scuba certification. We experienced great weather and no lines for food or drinks.The room was average, however, the bed was fantastic! A magnificent suite with luxury furnishings and excellent, complimentary amenities to guarantee a top-notch stay for both families and groups of friends.Maximum room capacity: people (possible combinations: 2 adults and 3 children, 3 adults and 2 children, 4 adults and one child). I came back feeling really refreshed.All that being said since 2002 I have stayed in the Riviera Maya 16 times (its the only way I can get through the Canadian Winters!!!). I did speak with one fellow at the Front Desk later in my stay who was actually friendly and helpful but the rest of them seemed kind of surly.The table service in the main buffet was hit and miss, mostly miss. I'm not sure why this is. I really dont like to sit inside when I am on tropical holidays, especially for breakfast and lunch so for me that option is very important.Loved the Coral Grill. The food in the Coral Grill was kept in a separate air conditioned area apart from the seating area. There was no welcome at the front desk either. There is a wide variety of food to eat: steaks, traditional Mexican, Italian, ample salad bar, breads, and desserts. ?I found the staff at the Front Desk very cold and indifferentthis is very unusual in Mexico. In fact, you get two rooms. We are happy to report that there is privacy. I suppose the food at Barcelo Caribe is similar to other 3 - 4 star resort food (I don't remember the food at Barcelo being any better or less than at Iberostar Parasio Beach). I eat a very healthy breakfast at home so pancakes are always my big breakfast indulgence on holidays. the second room, our patio door was broken and had to call security three times to fix it..they kept deactiving our cards for the room and we had to keep going to the lobby to fix it. The second room is what most would refer to as the Master Bedroom and it connects to the first room via a door off of the living room. I am a huge fan of the friendliness, warmth and service provided by the Mexican people and all that this area has to offer. The Palace Spa will allow you to charge services to your hotel room. We never could quite figure out how the rooms were laid out, and we hoped that there would be privacy for the adults. The two times I was at the Iberostar, the water was rough so I didn't spend much time in the ocean, however, I love how they have lots and lots of palapas on the beach to sit under.The things I like most about Barcelo is the beach, good snorkeling right at the resort, water was like a lake, so we could use the sail boat, swim, snorkel, etc. They were so thick the first 3 nights I was there I just slept with two sheets on top of me.Very picturesque view of the beach from the lobbyjust like one of those tropical postcards views which is very hard to capture in an actual photoI loved the slippers in the roomthey were so comfyhave to admit I asked the maids for a few extra pairs for souvenir gifts for friends back homecome to think of it I gave them all away and I didnt even get a souvenir pair for myselfbummer.A group of environmentalists have buried some sea turtle eggs in the sand down by the Caribe side of the beach. The ocean is clear blue and warm. Consider speaking to the resort about having a romantic dinner beside the cenote one evening to surprise your honey.Enjoy the many weddings that take place on property. After the housekeeping staff had cleaned the room I always loved sliding the bathroom doors open to behold my double raised marble sinks and all the little extra amenities they would leave, emery board, q-tips, razor & shave cream, toothbrush and toothpaste, bath salts, which were beyond the standard things like the sewing kit and the plastic shower cap. I have never bitten into a more vial tasting thing in my life. We spent most of our time on the Palace side of the resort since this was closest to our rooms and offered the most recent and upgraded amenities of all of the resorts on property. If you can, bring your own snorkel gear and flippers. Make up mirror in the bathroom was actually high enough for me to use.The potato chips and peanuts in the mini-bar came in handy one night when I hadnt had too much for dinner and returned to the room late at night a little hungry.I am a resort bedroom/bathroom snob so I waited until the Palace was built with the bigger bedrooms before trying the Barcelo property. The sheets and comforter were also very comfortable. We enjoyed the Michael Jackson show as well as the shows where guests participated. I know it was to keep the birds away from the outdoor seating areas of the buffet but I found that the netting over the windows kind of took away from the view of the beacha necessary evil I guess? On-site at the Barcelo Maya Palace guests can discover a large variety of amenities, including 7 different restaurants, a full-service spa and a nightclub. I liked that the resort provided slippers and bathrobes. Each day we noted that they were fixing even small items that if left to erode would have quickly lead to a bigger problem down the road. It will save you the trip of walking down to the dive shop to rent gear. Keep in mind that all phone calls still cost extra money, so consider upgrading your phone service to a Mexican roaming plan when you will be out of your home country.Bring Stroller if traveling with small children - a lot of walking.The resort has a cenote (a place where the ocean water rises up out of the ground). I was impressed that the oldest sectionthe Caribe looked very well maintained. I felt like a complete nobody when I checked in. The kids loved it. It was so melted that I didnt bother with it as it looked more like soup and did not look very appetizing. Kids area was great. We stayed at the Tropical/Colonial last year and at the Maya Beach/Caribe this year. When i called them to tell them they hung up on me until i talked with the manager. I couldnt help thinkingId love to get the Iberostar designers in to do a complete makeover of the Palace lobby and main building. This really isnt necessary to charge SO much especially with digital photography. Only saw 2 iguanas and a few birds. The walking was fine for us (it helped to burn off some of that good buffet food), but if you are willing to wait for the Barcelo bus, it is a short walk to the bus waiting area, and this can quickly get you wherever you wish to visit on the property.We later discovered that there are not very many of these family suites available on the property, so if you are interested in having some privacy from your kids, you will definitely want to book before they are snatched up by someone else.A review of Barcelo - the resort complex:Check-in:Super smooth. Ask CanadaBarcelo about Barcelo Maya Beach, Very Pretty Snorkeling Beach with Great Bedrooms, Ask Sparkykittycat about Barcelo Maya Beach, Ask canadiangirl89 about Barcelo Maya Beach. Get a 3rd floor room then it is safer to leave the screen door open at night.Dont worry about being put in the Oaxaca section (pronounced Wahaca)this is supposed to be the smoking building. Occupancy at the resort was low during our stay; in fact, several local places we visited were not busy either. The same could be said for the housekeeping. At first we thought that this room was the hotel's excursion office, but it is just a place for other travel agencies like Delta Vacations and Lomas Travel or Apple Vacations, etc to sell excursions and arrange for airport transfers for their guests. The Oaxaca building is more central as well to other parts of the resort so it was great. The beach however is much nicer at the Beach/Caribe portion of the resort. The trip costs are the same regardless of which agency you book with.Beach and Dive Shop:The beach is a great combination of soft sand and an awesome coral reef for snorkel lovers. It has a large building and waiting area. If you are lucky you might just hit the right day when they are hatching. I always request a third floor room every where I go as it is definitely quieter not to have anyone above.Turn down service in the roomwould come back to room after dinner and find curtains drawn, towels refreshed, beds turned down with candies on beda nice touchmade me feel tucked in when I got back to the room at night.The bath towels were huge and very thickvery nice quality. But, this time we will be back at the Tropical/Colonial. The syrup you put on top takes care of that part. There were some cosy looking little outdoors bars in the lobby of the Caribenever did get a chance to have a drink there thoughnext time.Liked the screen doors on room balconies.no other resort I have stayed at in Mexico had screen doors. It was like sleeping in a good American hotel.A hurricane passed by during one night while we were there. The Maya Palace also features several on-site tennis courts along with free snorkelling equipment hire, kayaks, and water aerobics classes. the resort is 20 minutes from playa and costs you about $20 each way. Family Suite Layout: You enter the first room, and just to your right is a half bath (no shower or tub). Cold things stayed cold. It was great for accommodating people that missed breakfast, missed lunch etc. We also tipped our masseuse, which was appreciated.Maintenance and Housekeeping:We needed maintenance to help us with our television when we first checked in. Service was prompt and efficient, and they fixed the problem with the television no problems. It has a main living room and separate bedroom with 2 single beds, a sofa bed and bathroom. !Coffee was great.Things I didnt like at the Barcelo /Needs ImprovementThe place was strangely void of animals. Warm items stayed warm. Must be a much better manager at the Coral Grill as the service there was so much better. Great talent!The beach is great! Beyond the twin beds is a living room area with television and another couch that can convert to a twin bed. If you call the number, you will connect with the Palace Spa and NOT the Body Light spa. Because we stayed at the Caribe (the low end), we were only allowed to eat, at no additional cost, at the Spanish and Mexican restaurants. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. It is cheaper than having to rely on cell phones and is a big help since many of the activities are spread out on the complex.If you are club premium, you can get free wireless Internet throughout the property that is fast. I totally love my junky little white flour pancakes on holidays. The beach has a lot of rocks in the sand which a few of my friends have hurt themselves tripping over. 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The resort also features several spacious swimming pools as well as hot tubs, and a children's play area. In order of appearance.from Alberta (nee South Africa), Marice and Lewellyn, from Oregon, Diane and Brad and also from Oregon, Angela and Dowe. Buyer bewarehave the prices ever gone up for these type of photos. They served my favorite - el pastor (it's somewhat like a pork soft taco). Please see our partners for more details. These 6 family rooms sized 732 ft offer an abundant and luminous space, are fully equipped, and are divided into different areas to provide additional privacy, making them ideal for families. A magnificent room with a hall/living room and master bedroom, decorated with comfortable and elegant furnishings, which also features beautiful views of the tropical gardens.Maximum room capacity: 5 people (possible combinations: 2 adults and 3 children; 3 adults and 2 children). Water was calm for the whole 5 days I was thereI was truly blessed as I came to SNORKEL! Not even a smile. The evening gets very boring unless you have a lot of people like we did which made it fun. the restaurants in the connecting resorts were excellent like the spanish, japanese, steak house..the service was wonderful..oh, and there always seemed to be bumpin music in the other resorts than ours. We stayed at the Barcelo Maya Palace in the Mayan Riviera recently. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The view from the family suite balcony is nice, but not especially fantastic; you are far from the beach and must walk quite a distance to get to most activities, such as the pool, beach, lobby, restaurants, etc.