Each guest room has
an amazing view of
the Sound from its
room wide floorto-ceiling picture
window.
Tulum--a Pre-Columbian Maya walled city
Margarita at Mexico Lindo
Sports & Entertainment
Guests can be as relaxed or busy as
they wish, with a plethora of
entertainment options. And they can
travel between the five hotels at the
resort to experience all activities,
dining, shows and shopping. There’s
a multi-sports court, tennis courts,
volleyball & ping-pong, canoes,
kayaks, water bicycles, snorkeling
equipment, water aerobics, mini golf,
pitch & putt, and a gym to work off
all those extra calories. And if you
prefer to sit by the pool or enjoy the
warm Caribbean Sea by day and
swing by night, there are a variety
of nightly shows and discotheques
to dance the night away.
And don’t forget to make room for
a little “me time” at the 16,000
square-foot Barceló U Spa, which
features 25 treatment rooms as well
as a hydrotherapy room, three Vichy
rooms and a Swedish and Scottish
treatment room. In addition, little
princesses will love the Kid’s U Spa,
with fun treatments such as ice
cream pedicures, hair braiding and
even birthday parties.
Barceló Maya Beach Resort welcomes
families of all ages and recently
received the 2014 Traveler’s Choice
Award for one of the 25 best family
resorts in Mexico. The Barcy Mini Club
offers lots of fun with a variety of
activities for ages 4-12, and there’s
even a special water park for kids.
Teens also have their very own Teen
Club with a variety of activities.
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But if it’s privacy you want, there’s
plenty of uncrowned beach space,
an adult’s only pool and romance
galore. In fact, Barceló Resort is
one of the most popular spots
for a destination wedding,
offering complete wedding
planning services.
Culinary Delights
Having experienced a private tour
of the kitchen with Executive Chef
Julio Reyes, I can assure you that
cleanliness and safety are top
priorities at this resort. In addition
to breakfast, lunch and dinner
available in all the buffet
restaurants, there are several
international à la carte
restaurants, where guests have
the option of eating, depending
on the length and level of stay.
Three of my favorite à la carte
restaurants are the Mexico Lindo
Restaurant at the Barceló Maya
Colonial, the Rodizio (Brazilian) at
the Barceló Maya Palace Deluxe,
and Palace Brasserie (French) also
at the Palace Deluxe.
PHOTOS: BARCELO MAYA BEACH RESORT / SANDRA CHAMBERS
swimsuit from the pocket of my
suitcase. It’s only then that I notice
the bottle of sparkling wine, the
Barceló Tequila Anemone 100%
Agave and the Petit Fours on my
coffee table. Yum! But those can
wait until later, as I slip into the pool
and head to the swim-up bar for a
refreshing tropical drink to begin my
stay at Barceló Maya Beach Resort.