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There are trips that change everything. A couple's getaway is the opportunity to reconnect, look at each other without haste and let the world stop. In our hotels, each space is designed to accompany your story: wellness rituals to balance you together, dinners that become memories and settings that invite you to lose yourself in each other.
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2 km of white sand and turquoise watersMore than 500 rooms with sea viewsThe largest infinity pool in the Riviera Maya
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Madeira World's Leading Island Destination 2021RoofTop with 360° view over FunchalOutdoor pool
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Characteristics of hotels for couples
Barceló Hotel Group hotels for couples are designed to adapt to the unique way in which each couple experiences their holidays. We know that no two rooms are the same and, therefore, we have proposals as diverse as those who visit us. For those who enjoy the sea, destinations such as Barceló Isla Canela or Barceló Nura offer a perfect environment to disconnect together in front of calm coastal landscapes. If you prefer to discover big cities, accommodations such as Barceló Roma, Barceló Torre de Madrid or Occidental Paris Levallois place you in the heart of vibrant destinations to explore hand in hand. And for those looking for an experience of absolute relaxation, our All Inclusive hotels, such as El Embajador - Royal Hideaway or Barceló Maya Riviera, combine well-being, gastronomy and relaxation so that you only have to focus on enjoying each other. Whatever your way of travelling, at Barceló you will find the ideal place to experience a couple's getaway tailored to your needs.
Romantic hotels in dream destinations
Romance is an essential part of any relationship and keeping that spark alive becomes easier when the environment accompanies you. Our romantic hotels are designed to make every moment as a couple feel special, enveloping you in dreamlike settings that elevate emotions.
Spaces such as Royal Hideaway Playacar offer exactly that atmosphere: an adults-only refuge, facing the sea, with an All-Inclusive service and wellness areas designed to relax together and reconnect. Other accommodations in the group share this same philosophy, combining privileged facilities with the possibility of adding exclusive details upon arrival, such as a bouquet of flowers in the room or a bottle of champagne to toast what unites you.
At Barceló, each room is designed to transform your getaway into an unforgettable memory.
Charming hotels for a romantic getaway
Barceló accommodations around the world offer plans in which everything is designed so that you don't miss anything: first-class accommodation, exquisite cuisine, premium drinks, entertainment and all the necessary comforts to disconnect without worries. With all-inclusive, the only decision you have to make is where to experience your next romantic getaway.
The options range from luxury hotels surrounded by majestic mountains, such as the iconic Canfranc Estación, to Royal Hideaway Hotel, an elegant refuge that invites you to enjoy silence and nature, to exclusive paradises located on the beachfront of the Caribbean, such as Barceló Bávaro Palace.
Moments that speak for themselves
Hotels for couples with jacuzzi and spa
A couple's getaway reaches another level when well-being is part of the experience. The hotels of the Barceló Hotel Group offer spaces designed to connect, relax and enjoy an atmosphere of absolute calm together. From exclusive spas with hydrotherapy circuits to suites with private jacuzzis, every detail invites you to stop time and let yourself be carried away by sensations that renew your body and mind.
Romantic hotels for a weekend
Sometimes, a weekend is enough to reconnect. Romantic hotels of the Barceló Hotel Group create the ideal setting for a short getaway full of emotions: charming places, rooms designed for relaxation and services that transform every moment into a special memory. From urban refuges that allow you to discover the city hand in hand to oases by the sea where calm becomes the protagonist, each experience is designed so that you make the most of every minute.
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