all good - little more sound proof sceiling would of been great - we could hear couples having fun upstairs...if you know what I mean, ask for top floor - not quite what I wanted to hear at 6 am upon my arrival...food : excellent (asian is really fun) - pool : wow! - staff: friendly. beach:nice but a little... more

We just returned from the Barcelo Tropical. Gounds and beach were great, room was clean and cool, and the service at the buffet was a hit and miss. You could tell when management was around as the staff would wait on you hand and foot, otherwise you had to ask to get even your first cup of coffee. The resort... more

Everything perfect!!! Best food, best beaches, best service, perfect for families with small children, we had a perfect vacation time!!! more

My wife and I chose this place based on reports of the beach. We are the types that go to the beach after breakfast, and stay until dusk. The beach did not disappoint. It was beautiful, the water was clear, there were plenty of chairs and shade. Finding the right spot was never a problem. Snorkeling just off the beach... more

I just came back from a great trip with my boyfriend. There is so much to do inside the resort its self shopping,snack bar,theatere, disco bar/ dance club, gym lots and lots,and swim up bar. Also there is 6 diffrent restarunts. All which have a diffrent amazing style and flavor. We both had an amzing time and the staff is... more

My boyfriend and I just got back from a one week vacation at the Barcelo Maya Tropical. We took with us our teenage sons (ages 14 and 16). Compared to other places I have stayed, I have to stay I was incredibly impressed! Overall, almost everything about this hotel was better than the other resorts I've stayed at. We booked... more

We had a great time at the hotel. The Barcelo Colonial and Tropical are sister hotels situated side by side that share a main dining facility as well as other facilities. The two hotels have identical pool areas but the Colonial side has a kids area in one of their pools that would be fun for kids 10 and under.... more

We went here for a friend's wedding in a group of about 36 people, although my fiance and I spent most of our time in a smaller group of 6. The buffet is not only edible, but rather tasty (I recommend the mole and the breakfast smoothies). Then there's the incredibly pleasant experience of the a la cartes. I've had... more

June 30-July 4 Cons - Can't think of any, wish we could have stayed longer Pros - good buffet food and specialzed restaurants, Japanese teppanyaki, steak house, italian, sea food and Thai restaurant which is included in your rate. Room location was fabulous (we were at the Yucatan building which is in the middle of everything, from the pool, buffet,... more