I have been to Barcelo before and loved it. We are going to Riu, on Playacar, for Christmas maybe I will try the Grand Palladium next ! Thanks for sharing.
All the hotel complexes are right beside one another. There is a nice walk along the beach boardwalk and you can easily reach the other hotels in 10 minutes. to 20 minutes to reach the end. Next to the Maya Palace is the Colonial, Tropical and Caribe, all an easy walk along the beach
Great video, thank you! We have traveled to Mexico many times and considering this resort for this November. I'm reading mixed reviews on Trip Advisor. Is this video from 2021? It seems like you enjoyed the food, are there good options for picky kiddos? Thank you for your time!
Great Vid. That used to be our go to place for years but haven't been back since 2017. We just booked a Oceanfront Premium for the last week of August. Did you happen to go over to the hydrospa?
Barcelo has a Premium Service that includes Room Service, so probably not a part of regular service. It wasn't when we were there, but we didn't choose the Premium Service. I suggest you look into it and see if it is a value for you, for I guarantee they will try and sell it to you when you arrive.
Every all-inclusive resort we have been to always as pool activities for both kids and adults. Water aerobics, volleyball, etc. The large pool for Maya Palace is just across the walkway beside the beach and this pool has a nice swim-up bar. None on the beach. One of the only drawbacks of this resort is that there is no food served at the beach or the pool. You have to go to the restaurants located a short walk away on a small bluff overlooking the rocky beach, but this is a more formal buffet or restaurant setting and not the quick nachos or chips and guacamole snacks that are nice to have on the beach or near the pool. Maybe they will change that someday?
Watch it as Mexico has very high covid cases and have moved to 2nd highest level . Almost to shutdown. Check before you book. Been to this resort many times and love it....
I think you will find that now they have a good handle on the virus with hotels offering masks, testing and spray bottles for guests. Some require masks in public indoor areas and before you eat in restaurants. At Puerto Penasco the resorts required no masks at all.
Great! Be sure and reserve the palapas at the adult pool for what was an incredibly low cost for the entire day. Right off the beach at Maya Palace was fantastic for seeing turtles swimming on top of and beneath the water. Definitely a snorkeling area. For a more sandy swim beach, walk down the beach aways to the other resorts. Our favorite restaurant was the Brasserie French restaurant, although the Rodizio with Brazilian style meats was also amazing. The only thing we didn't mention was to be careful if you book a tour of a cenote. We did one and it wasn't very good, so do your research and look at photos to see what fits best for you. Have a wonderful time!
@@davegrimpe9052 Thanks Dave. Yes, there are some nice cenotes just across the street. Wanted people to be careful of tours. Yes, some tours can be great, but there are some spectacular cenotes that might mean its best to take a taxi or drive there yourself. Glad everything is opening up again. Are you going to the new adults only resort or back to one of the others? Enjoy your trip!
Absolutely! Just returned from "Arizona's beach" at Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) Mexico. Just a one hour drive south of Arizona to this beautiful beach on the Sea of Cortez, also called the Gulf of California and Vermillion Sea, across from Baja, Mexico. We will have a new video of a beautiful resort called Maya Palace up soon.
This is a great way to overcome your fear! They lounge around the pool area and each seems to have their own territory. You can walk right by them and they ignore you. No problem!
I have been to Barcelo before and loved it. We are going to Riu, on Playacar, for Christmas maybe I will try the Grand Palladium next ! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a message. You are so right that there are many great all inclusives to try! Enjoy!
Hello guys. I have a question. How far does it take to walk from this hotel, to the Colonial Hotel? I would really appreciate your answer back .!!
All the hotel complexes are right beside one another. There is a nice walk along the beach boardwalk and you can easily reach the other hotels in 10 minutes. to 20 minutes to reach the end. Next to the Maya Palace is the Colonial, Tropical and Caribe, all an easy walk along the beach
Thank you so much guys for your answer. I wish you all the best 🙏🙏
Great video, thank you! We have traveled to Mexico many times and considering this resort for this November. I'm reading mixed reviews on Trip Advisor. Is this video from 2021? It seems like you enjoyed the food, are there good options for picky kiddos? Thank you for your time!
Hello, we were there in fall of 2019. In the buffet there was an area just for kids and it looked great.
Great Vid. That used to be our go to place for years but haven't been back since 2017. We just booked a Oceanfront Premium for the last week of August. Did you happen to go over to the hydrospa?
Yes. One of the videos show the inside of the spa. Very nice.
Great video thanks! Is room service included at the Palace? Thanks!
Barcelo has a Premium Service that includes Room Service, so probably not a part of regular service. It wasn't when we were there, but we didn't choose the Premium Service. I suggest you look into it and see if it is a value for you, for I guarantee they will try and sell it to you when you arrive.
When are you going back!
One of the most challenging things about travel is whether to return to the amazing places we visited or explore new ones!
Were going in September and staying at the Palace! Any more advice? I'm taking my 15 year old son!
Take advantage of the great restaurants! Have fun!
Ok thanks for the info!
Are there any pool activities? Also, is there any bar service on the beach?
Every all-inclusive resort we have been to always as pool activities for both kids and adults. Water aerobics, volleyball, etc. The large pool for Maya Palace is just across the walkway beside the beach and this pool has a nice swim-up bar. None on the beach. One of the only drawbacks of this resort is that there is no food served at the beach or the pool. You have to go to the restaurants located a short walk away on a small bluff overlooking the rocky beach, but this is a more formal buffet or restaurant setting and not the quick nachos or chips and guacamole snacks that are nice to have on the beach or near the pool. Maybe they will change that someday?
Watch it as Mexico has very high covid cases and have moved to 2nd highest level . Almost to shutdown. Check before you book. Been to this resort many times and love it....
Oh no are they really!? Were going in September 15th. Sure hope it gets better soon.
@@michelemuir3158 It'd be great if you could reply with your thoughts after you go, I'm going in november. Thanks !
@@iamadrunkguy Will do!
I think you will find that now they have a good handle on the virus with hotels offering masks, testing and spray bottles for guests. Some require masks in public indoor areas and before you eat in restaurants. At Puerto Penasco the resorts required no masks at all.
We are staying at the Maya Palace tomorrow 🏖 thanks for the review
Great! Be sure and reserve the palapas at the adult pool for what was an incredibly low cost for the entire day. Right off the beach at Maya Palace was fantastic for seeing turtles swimming on top of and beneath the water. Definitely a snorkeling area. For a more sandy swim beach, walk down the beach aways to the other resorts. Our favorite restaurant was the Brasserie French restaurant, although the Rodizio with Brazilian style meats was also amazing. The only thing we didn't mention was to be careful if you book a tour of a cenote. We did one and it wasn't very good, so do your research and look at photos to see what fits best for you. Have a wonderful time!
@@yourlifeinthenow1912 thank you .... are all the good dining choices pants and collared shirts 👔 ?
@@DNATravel13 When we were there, yes for the nicer restaurants. Not necessary for the buffets.
We will b there May 21st for 16 days and it’s our 9th time there. Walk out the entrance go left and go to a bunch of cenote.
@@davegrimpe9052 Thanks Dave. Yes, there are some nice cenotes just across the street. Wanted people to be careful of tours. Yes, some tours can be great, but there are some spectacular cenotes that might mean its best to take a taxi or drive there yourself. Glad everything is opening up again. Are you going to the new adults only resort or back to one of the others? Enjoy your trip!
Nice hotel! Living in AZ and travelling this is the life
Absolutely! Just returned from "Arizona's beach" at Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) Mexico. Just a one hour drive south of Arizona to this beautiful beach on the Sea of Cortez, also called the Gulf of California and Vermillion Sea, across from Baja, Mexico. We will have a new video of a beautiful resort called Maya Palace up soon.
Great vid guys greetings from wales 🏴. I really want to go to Mexico, however I do have a huge phobia of iguanas! 🦎
This is a great way to overcome your fear! They lounge around the pool area and each seems to have their own territory. You can walk right by them and they ignore you. No problem!