OCEAN RIVIERA PARADISE
Hotel Rating: ★★★★★Host Resort: Garza Blanca Riviera Maya
The Barceló Maya Beach hotel lies on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mexican Caribbean which spans over 2 km in the heart of the Riviera Maya. The hotel has recently been partially refurbished and now boasts a striking club house that hosts reception services, a Beach Lobby Bar with smoking terrace, a Beach Buffet Restaurant, a speciality restaurant and a gift shop.
The program also allows guests to enjoy the sports facilities and 2 swimming pools, one for adults and one for children, as well as the stunning U-Spa with an original U-Kids Spa (additional charge applies) for children. The hotel’s lively nightlife offers live shows in the theatre and nightclub. Barceló Maya Beach Resort, stay at one hotel and enjoy four! Guests staying at the Barceló Maya Beach can also access the Barceló Maya Beach, Barceló Maya Caribe, Barceló Maya Colonial and Barceló Maya Tropical hotels, all part of the large complex, Barceló Maya Grand Resort.
LOCATION
It used to be the home of the ancient Mayans, and after that a small fishing village, but now Playa del Carmen — or “Playa,” as the locals call it — is full of exciting nightclubs, popular restaurants, cute boutiques, and resort hotels that sit on lovely white-sand beaches. Because many of the businesses are European-run, the rest of the town retains a hint of European flair. The main tourist thoroughfare of Playa is the cobblestone-lined, pedestrian street Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), but there are plenty of fun outdoor activities for visitors, too, such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and sailing. The offshore reef is part of the second largest reef system in the world, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
DELUXE ROOM
The Superior category rooms measure 39 m² and offer a large, bright space where you can enjoy beautiful views of the hotel gardens. These cheerful rooms, with comfortable furniture and details in vibrant colours, are fully equipped to ensure an excellent holiday with a magnificent Caribbean ambience.
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Telephone No.
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Air conditioning
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Coffee machine (free of charge)
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Safe (free of charge)
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Balcony or terrace
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Fan
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Minibar with free daily bottle of water
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Sofa
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Fully equipped bathroom
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Bathrobe and slippers (free of charge)
RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Rodizio restaurant
Enjoy some of the best Brazilian-style cuts of meat you have ever tasted, along with the freshest salads, as you sip on a typical caipirinha.
Brasserie Restaurant
Charming French restaurant where you can taste the flavour and feel the romance that comes with French cuisine. This restaurant also features an extensive wine list.
La hacienda buffet
Fusion cuisine and an international wine list, and is also elegant casual
Caribe Restaurant
Excellent restaurant with Caribbean style and lively atmosphere. Traditional intense flavours and aromas are offered in a wide variety of dishes from the Caribbean.
Pros
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On a mile-long, white-sand beach 15 minutes south of Playa del Carmen
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Beautiful rooms with balconies, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks
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3 gorgeous pools, including an adults-only pool with a massage gazebo
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6 restaurants, plus access to 12 more at neighboring sister properties
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Upscale spa with couples treatments and salon services
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Family-friendly: kids’ and teens club, family rooms, kids’ spa, kiddy pool
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Fitness center with sauna and steam room
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Free non-motorized sports
Cons
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Fee for Wi-Fi (except for Club Premium guests); only one device can be connected at a time
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Some restaurants at sister properties have subpar food
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Hotel-brand toiletries
