Barcelo Maya Beach

Remarks:
"We spent a wonderful week here and I'd highly recommend this resort. Getting there involved a fairly long drive from the airport, but we certainly didn't encounter any police or military checkpoints en route to the resort, as another reviewer indicated. The resort is paradise. The grounds are lush and spectacular and extremely well-maintained and the buildings are beautiful. The food at the buffet was very good with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. We ate dinner outside the buffet restaurant only once at the Spanish restaurant, which was somewhat disappointing; however, it wasn't necessary to pay extra to eat here. The beds were fine and while the pillows were not comfortable, come on....that shouldn't make or break a trip. The available activities offered at the resort are plentiful and lessons are well-taught. There were some problems obtaining towels one day, but this didnt dampen my enthusiasm for the place. There were never any difficulties obtaining cots at the beach, which is well-maintained, clean and sandy although there are some rocky spots underwater." - Jen from Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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"Dont go! Try the eastern Caribbean instead. The beach was incredible, but that was about it... They advertise everything is all-inclusive, but that was not the case. If you want to go to one of the premier restaurants, you have to pay. Only the buffets are included. They also state that gratuities are included. Maybe so, but unless you tip, the service is marginal. It was almost impossible to get a drink at one of the bars, but once we showed cash, the drinks didn't stop coming. We went with a wedding party of sixty people, 35 of us got sick at one point during the stay. Beware of the water and any food that isn't prepared that night. Stay away from anything that can be prepared and then simply heated up. The rooms were immaculate and the housekeeping service was exceptional, but the beds and pillows were the most uncomfortable things I ever slept on. On your way to the resort, you'll have to go through at least four military or police check points. Be prepared to have your luggage searched by armed military personnel. Not a pleasant experience." - Bill from Boston, Mass

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Remarks:
"The hotel room was fine - abeit on the shabby side. Never before had to use room key to keep AC and lights on. Advertised as all-inclusive but in order to eat at some resturants, you do have to pay and they apply some sort of tax on the reservations. We always do an all-inclusive and this is the first time dining and room service were additional fees. Hotel information stated there were adult pools - this is not the case. There are kids of all ages hanging around the pool bars. They seem to be short staffed - we spent alot of time waiting in restaurants, buffets etc.....the staff that was on duty were friendly but way over-worked. The beach was spectacular, one of the most beautiful we have found. All in all, if you are happy paying for non-buffet dinners, spending your time taking trams to other parts of the resort, this will work for you. But if your looking for peaceful setting, upscale food, drinks and service, look elsewhere. We have stayed at this chain's property in PV and loved it, so this was a real let-down." - Mary from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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"The only complaint I had about the whole place was the electrical plug-ins in our room did not accomodate a larger plug. So I had to keep going to other people rooms to plug in things. I probably should have just asked for an extension cord or get us moved to another room. The resort was excellent. It was the best vacation ever. It is huge, so bring good walking shoes." - Marilyn from Superior, Wisconsin

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"Mattresses on the beds were very hard! Otherwise, this was the best vacation we ever took. Beach was beautiful and the pools were immaculate. Staff was so helpful and nice. Took 2 teenagers and they were never bored. The food was great and enjoyed the shopping on-site. Never left the resort and still feel like we didnt get a chance to do everything. We will be going back again next year." - Denise from Denver, Colorado

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"We absolutely loved our vacation. Everything was top notch. The staff was super friendly and everything was extremely clean. Great time. This was our first trip to Mexico and it will definitely not be our last. - Five Stars *****" - Teresa from Ossian, Indiana

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"It was absolutely wonderful, the people were very friendly and the resort is absolutely breath taking." - Melanie from Timmins, Ontario, Canada

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"This was our first time at the resort. We came for our 11yr anniversary. The room was wonderful and the staff was very helpful. The food was very good at the buffets but alot of the time it was cold. The resturants were excellent! An all inclusive is the way to go, you dont have to worry about carrying money or getting ripped off. There is also alot for the kids to do. Next time we will bring them along. All-in-all it was the best trip weve been on." - Christine & Rob from Cincinnati, Ohio

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