Barcelo Maya Riviera - Should I upgrade to the Premium Level?
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- Опубликовано: 4 фев 2021
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I recently travelled to the Barcelo Maya Riviera in Cancun, Mexico. It was one of my all time favorite resorts that I have been to, however when I got there I decided to downgrade from the Premium Level. Watch the video to find out why! I respond to all comments and questions!
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Thank you so much for your review. This is the first one I looked at that have really good information.
Thanks so much for watching 😁
Great job great review my loves your breakdown, plus she’s work hard right now to finalize our trip and this video helped a lot I’m sure
Awww thank you so much!!
Thank you for you V-blog, my wife and I got married there 14yrs ago, look like we are coming back, we always loved the Barcelo. Thank you again.
Thanks for watching!! The adults only section is new!!! Def try it!!!
Thanks for this review, we are going in February 2022 with a large group whom all took premium level and we decided not to, I was worried about that but now I feel much better.
Thanks for watching. You can always upgrade when you get there too. If you wanted the hydrotherapy I would say then that would be a reason but that was closed when I was there.
Gracias, muchas gracias. Amazing content !!!
De Nada!! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for doing this review, I am going to stay at this resort in the AO section in May. I took this resort for the snorkeling, so I hope it’s as good as it seems to be. My sister will be in a wheelchair. How was the food? And was there entertainment available every night?
Thanks!
Hi thanks for watching! We loved the food. Everything we had was great. The entertainment was a little limited bc of COVID but they always had something until 11PM in the open air lobby. Your sister will love it there! I would love to hear how your stay was and how the snorkeling was since we didnt do that. Give us some updates when you return :)
Thank you for your review. My question is we’re the other Barceló resorts kid friendly? Also have you ever tried Hyatt ziva?
Thanks for watching! Yes the other Barcelo resorts were very kid friendly. One had a dolphin pool on site. I’m going back in January with my family. No I have never been to Hyatt Ziva
My wife and I plan on going here in October, we’re looking forward to it. Any tips for making it more special? I’m going to book it as a junior suite standard witch I think would be ok, also I hear you can always upgrade to ocean view at the hotel sometimes they throw it in for free?
Also great review !
Thank you so much for watching! So this resort actually sells out a lot so there may not be rooms there when you get there. But yes! Sometimes they will upgrade you for free. Happened to us a few times but I think it was because of the channel. Def call the front desk and ask for concierge and tell them your celebrating something like an anniversary or birthday and sometimes they decorate the room. Also you could schedule a romantic dinner near the beach. It’s extra but she’s worth it right? Lol. Just being there together will be special. Can’t wait to go back here now that everything is open!! Can’t wait to hear what you’d think. Call our friend Nacho if you need a ride from the airport!!
In Feb 2020, I stayed in the premium level ocean front suite. I really enjoyed the large two suite, two bathrooms and balcony area. There is not a comparable non premium level suite. For us, the birds were not annoying. The room was well equipped with a keurig coffee maker (they provided refills on request), a decent sized mini refrigerator, etc. Room service was good although there is an extra charge after hours. Since my stay was pre-COVID lock-down, the premium lounge remained open until ~ 11:00 PM. However, I can't dispute your comments regarding junior suite premium versus non premium level. I'm planning on returning on Marth 13th, 2021
Thanks for watching!! Wow it definitely sounds like a different experience! I am glad yours was better! Enjoy your visit back! Would love hear any updates that we can give everyone.
I thought room service was free with premium level
I thought it was but maybe because they ordered after hours?
Great video. Do they have a beach bar? And umbrellas or palappas?
Thank you! They actually did not have either. They did have beach service though. There were a ton of palm trees that added shade if you needed it. But great question.
We're heading to this resort in a couple days. I've been reading about how the room ACs aren't strong enough and leave the room dank and warm...was this your experience? Thank you!
Hi! Thanks for watching. Honestly I don’t remember this being an issue BUT I’m also the one who hates AC and usually turns it off lol
The restaurants are one of my favorite parts of an all inclusive. How does the access/availability of the restaurant dining change in Riviera Maya premium vs non premium?
Additionally, is there any hope to eat in the other hotel area restaurants without a premium level?
Actually I’m not sure! But I’m pretty sure Premium got priority. I think if you stay at Barcelo Maya Riviera it gives you automatic access to the other resorts even if you are not premium level. But don’t quote me
Planning a trip here, but I want to stay at this exact location not the sister locations! Does it specifically say that when you book it online or is that something that you have to call and talk to them about at the resort?
Just make sure you are booking Barceló Maya Riviera. They actually have a separate site
We stayed in the presidential oceanfront premium...Best decision ever. 100% private in that section, not looking down to people in the main pools and walkways. All you see is Direct oceanfront ❤️ We loved hearing the birds 🤣🤣
I love it!!!! Such great points. Thank you!!!
Is there wifi included in the regular package as well? I will have to work while on the trip. Or do I need premium package?
I’m pretty sure WiFi is included with regular package
I’m visiting in a week, I have a question, are the beach really rocky or just certain parts? Do I need to pack water shoes? Thanks
Yes pack water shoes. Parts of it is Rocky
It’s also (literally) a half mile from the lobby to the Premium rooms. I spent hours just walking to and from my car
Yes too far!!
Hi,
Do you remember what Tequila do they serve for premiun guests in the family hotels?
Last think I want to do is been in Mexico and dont have good tequila in my hand :D
They had Don Julio when I was there! I hear ya - They also used a brand called Emisario which they only sell in Mexico I think and we bought some and brought it back. Not as good as DJ
My husband and 2 teenage boys stayed at the palace in the past but we were curious what the difference between the palace and premium level at the other 4 resorts was. We really dont think it was worth the extra money to upgrade to the palace. Do you know the difference?
I think you get a free excursion and massage
Have you stayed at Maya Palace? Is the premium worth it there? I know that it is the best out of the family friendly ones.
I have not!!! But have wanted to take my teenagers there!! If you like to drink premium alcohol and want to spend anytime at the adults only section then yes it’s probably worth it. Also I think you get access to all of the other properties
Great advice! do you know how much the charge for the extra amenities? like the Spa, massage, romantic dinner at the beach etc...... thank you in advance for reading my comment 👏👏
Thank you for watching! It gets pretty pricey. Like a massage is around $200 usd and romantic dinner the same etc. if you contact them they will give you an actual price list 😄
@@3Days3Noches wow ok that’s enough to have an idea and work harder so we can afford that 😂😂 thanks a lot
Honestly the place is amazing even without it 😍
where did you go ? I ould only get one for the days am going the maya caribe because we are taking our daughter who is 17
This was Barcelo Maya Riviera the adults only. You can’t have kids here.
Hey did you switch to the "Superior Room" ?
I think a jr suite
So just to be super clear....junior suite ocean front room should be great???
So no need to do premium for first time visitors?? Never been to an all inclusive either. 😩
Thanks for watching!!! I absolutely loved it. It over looked the pool and the ocean!! Plus you can always upgrade when you get there! But the video shows you both of the views!
@@3Days3Noches I can’t tell u how nervous I am over this whole thing but i am going with you on this and praying we get a wonderful view w/o doing premium. I don’t like the location. I like being in the middle of the resort. Thanks again for your videos. So so so helpful!!!
This will be your first all inclusive??? Very exciting!! Don’t be nervous! You are going to love it! If you need transportation from the airport check out our video on that! Nacho is great!!
What did it mean when they said "unlimited ala carte" with premium?
Hi thanks for watching. It means you don’t pay extra at restaurants etc
Did they give you any problems with wanting to downgrade ? I want to downgrade now but trying to do it now over the Phone they won't let me do so .
Actually none at all! But lots that was promised to us wasn’t available. Like the spa and better liquor. So it was easy. You could say that it’s too far of a walk from the lobby and that you want a regular room
Do you have an idea as what it costs to upgrade when booked at the Maya Beach?
Hi! It’s usually about $100-$125 per day for two. But it can change etc. it can be less depending on the time of year!
@@3Days3Noches I’m guessing that cost is for adults only and kids get to tag along? We’re going with my two, 11 and 9 year old, daughters.
Yes I think so! Because the upgrade is for premium liquors and adult items.
C est en dollars amercicain ou en pesos?
American dollars!
We stayed premium level, and you also get to go to spa and hydrotherapy area everyday with premium, also wifi, unlimited ala carte restaurants and the view. It is isolated.
Thanks for watching!!! And I can’t believe I forgot that part. The hydrotherapy was closed when we were there! That’s another reason I decided to downgrade bc I wanted to use it!! Thank you so much for the reminder!!!
I would not go premium again until everything is up and running
Yes I agree!!
Is this the adults only part?
Yes it is!
Did you downgrade to the junior suite??...and did it have a balcony?
Thanks for watching! We already had the junior suite jUst over in the premium level. And yes it had an amazing balcony. Both rooms did!
Did the resort provide airport transportation or did you have to pay?
@@loyaltyfamilyfirst we always use Nacho Tours for all of our transportation! The resort might provide transportation but it’s prob an extra charge :)
@@blancheandcompany thanks again!!! Is there anything else I need to know? Like are the excursions far away from the resort?
Sorry responded with the wrong channel lol. Here’s my travel RUclips to subscribe to! ruclips.net/channel/UCJM3y31vZnRUudPw5kUAkIQ. Depending on what excursion you take some are 30 minutes but some can be more!
What airport should you fly into for this resort?
Cancun. It’s about an hour and 20 minutes from the airport
Okay, thank you so much and great video!
Thank you so much for watching it!!!
Thank you, too much!
Hope you found it helpful!!!
@@3Days3Noches Thank you very much for your video ... and it helps me make the decision about which room to select at the Barceló Maya Riviera ... I didn't know the differences in the Premium level; with my wife we are planning the trip for next year, (end of March 2022). Could you recommend another complex? all the rooms facing the pools have a Jacuzzi on the balcony? Again thank you very much!
Thanks for watching! So here is what you get when you decide to upgrade to Premium at The Barcelo Riviera Maya.
1. Location of Room - the room is in a separate building - so more privacy but further walk from the lobby
2. Separate check in area with lounge
3. Free 24 hour room service
4. Access to Premium Lounge when it’s open.
Honestly those are the only differences at this property. At the other Barcelo properties it makes sense to upgrade because you get Premium Liquors and access to all of the other properties. You already get that at the Barcelo Riviera Maya on a basic level.
I’ve been to Haven, Iberostar, Blue Bay and The Grand Moon Palace and still Barcelo was my favorite. At those other properties the beaches were not good and I’m a beach person! The Moon Palace has amazing food and pools but not good beach! I know there’s so many to choose from! Keep following us and subscribe! We try a new resort every 3 months!
@@3Days3Noches Hello! I appreciate the detail of your experience .. Excellent! We are also looking for good beaches! our experience at the Barceló chain was in Punta Cana and we sincerely fell in love with the place; Both the Covid and the economic situation have us very alert and it is difficult to plan a year in advance. Query: do you recommend booking through the Barceló website? Thank you very much and we will keep in touch
@@albertotroche1842 I know very difficult times! We usually book through United Vacations because we live in New Jersey and it’s the best airline to choose from. Hotels.com just for the room can have great prices too. We went for 3 nights and it was around $850 per person with flight hotel food drinks everything. But it was during January and COVID! I would sign up for their email list and have them send you promotions. They are always doing deals. And then get an app to stalk the flight prices of when the go down etc. it all depends where you are coming from! That’s what I love about Mexico. You can go away for a week for just over $1000 per person!!!
I wasn’t impressed with that resort, stayed 2 weeks couldn’t get speciality dining reservations with ease , didn’t like the dolphins enclosed in a small pool. We did get premium liquor but tipping and I did like the sports bar with bowling alley can’t remember the hotel that it was in but it was by an arcade.
Sure seems like you booked that with a huge expectation of entitlement.
I guess your right!! Good point. I guess if your paying for a Premium Level however you do expect the extra cost to come with some extra stuff. But I see where you’re coming from and I don’t want to be like that so thanks for pointing it out!!
Birds? We go to Mexico for the wild life..chirp chirp
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