Barceló Maya Colonial

Sports

Sports facilities

· Fitness center with spinning area  

· Professional soccer field with locker rooms  

· A basketball court and/or multi-sports court  

· 2 tennis courts (free equipment)  

· 2 paddle tennis courts (free equipment)  

· New 18-hole miniature golf course (open from 9:00 a.m. to midnight) (Material and equipment included)  

· Volleyball 

· Table tennis 

· Darts 

· Giant chess 

· Pool tables 

Additional charge for all courts with night lighting 

Non-motorized water sports 

· Pool aerobics 

· Water polo 

· Snorkel equipment (use of equipment for 1 hour per day at no cost) 

· Kayaks 

· Water tricycles 

· Basic windsurf (standard boat) 

· Basic catamarans (Hobie Wave) 

· Scuba diving (one weekly lesson in the pool. Basic 8-minute lesson at set times) 

Please note: Most activities require reservations and are subject to availability and weather conditions. A minimum skill-level may be required. 

Activities at an additional cost 

· Professional scuba diving classes (PADI) 

· Professional scuba diving 

· Fishing tours 

· Jet skis

Children and family entertainment

Exclusive fun for children 

The Barceló Maya Grand Resort is the ideal spot for kids and teens to fully enjoy their vacation. 

Barcy Kids Club: with a program of supervised activities for children from 4 to 12 years of age in a fun environment. 

Fun for the whole family 

If you want to enjoy the best moments surrounded by your loved ones, we have the best options. 

Guests can have fun at the new, fully redesigned 18-hole miniature golf course or at the incredible 4-lane bowling alley. You can also enjoy the following fun video games at the Sports Bar Strikers (open 24/7), which will delight the whole family. 

Please note: some services have an additional charge.

View the full 2019 calendar of activities at the Maya complex here.

Evening entertainment and leisure

Night clubs 

The clubs are the perfect complement to your fun as the hotel is home to the best clubs in the Riviera Maya. Fun and entertainment are guaranteed with international music and drinks included. 

Jaguar’s Nightclub: The club has free entry and local drinks are included until 2 am. It has an exclusive VIP Lounge with reserved tables and international brand drinks (extra charge). Only for those over 18. Smoking is not allowed.

Opening hours: 10 pm to 2 am 

One Disco Club: teenagers can also have fun in a healthy, age-appropriate environment with today’s hits and non-alcoholic beverages. Teen wristband is required to enter. For teenagers aged 13 to 17. 

Opening hours: 9:30 pm to 1:30 am 

Theaters 

Enjoy a variety of shows every evening with professional dancers and live music in the company of your family. A different show awaits you every night at each of the theaters. 

Opening hours: general show begins at 9:30 pm

Snorkeling and diving

Water sports for the whole family

In order to provide unique and quality experiences, at Barceló we have the well-known Dressel Driver's Club, located within the complex's facilities. We provide, at an additional cost, scuba diving lessons and tours, snorkeling and other water sports such as jet skiing and deep-sea fishing. The boats depart directly from the hotel's private dock. 

Dressel Divers Club offers 20% off scuba diving and snorkeling if purchased online before your arrival. For more information write to info@dresseldivers.com. 

Operating hours: 

Monday to Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm

Dolphinaris at Barceló

For a safe interaction experience with dolphins at the new Dolphinarium at Barceló, facing the beach and surrounded by beautiful tropical landscapes. The enclosure is certified by the European Association for Aquatic Mammals. 

The dolphinarium is located on-site and is for the exclusive use of the hotel guests. It features an innovative shallow platform concept for a safe interaction experience. 

The facilities feature service areas such as check-in, customer service, a welcome hut, an innovative exterior lounge where training classes take place during the stellar Trainer for a Day program, in addition to the photo and video store. 

Dolphinarium at Barceló offers 4 different programs, designed so that everyone can enjoy an unforgettable experience. 

Other activities, as scheduled, include: diving with the dolphins, underwater observation with goggles, kisses, greetings, hugs and the famous “foot push.” 

You may book this activity at a special rate during step 2 of the booking process. 

General program hours: 

Monday to Sunday: 9:30 am, 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm 

Operating hours: 

Monday to Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm 

Show open to the public: 

Monday to Sunday: 11:40 am 

For your convenience, you may book this activity at a special rate, during step 2 of the Booking Process. 

For more information: http://www.dolphinaris.com.mx/delfinarios/barcelo/

Ventura Fly and Ride

The newest, most comprehensive adventure park in the Mexican Caribbean! Located inside the Barceló Grand Maya Resort complex, Ventura Fly and Ride offers guests the opportunity to experience world-class attractions. 

With a safe atmosphere that allows visitors to experience all of the excitement and adventures without having to leave the hotel, Ventura Fly and Ride features 2 different areas with 11 exciting attractions. 

Make the most of your vacation with endless excitement and visit these attractions as many times as you like. 

Opening hours: From Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm

Ventura Fly 

The best air circuits in the Riviera Maya that will get your adrenaline pumping! 

Ventura Fly features 8 unique aerial attractions where guests can fly in a circuit with 7 Tyrolean traverses or enjoy a circuit with 10 different paths over hanging bridges that really defy gravity. 

This amazing park includes attractions where guests can have a great time without needing to leave the hotel – free fall from the wing of an airplane, adventures for small children, or exciting roller coasters and air trips.

Ventura Ride 

The fastest, wildest, most exciting vehicles! Ventura Ride offers guests 3 types of vehicles that will put every guest to the test: Quad Cycles (four-wheel BERG pedal karts) that are perfect for the family, Off Road Polaris all-terrain vehicles, and incredible Go Karts Drift, with a track that measures more than 1,100 yards. 

You can find the restrictions, conditions and prices here.

Health and wellness

U-Spa 

More than 32,000 ft² dedicated to pampering the mind and body. 

The Barceló Maya Grand Resort complex’s new U-Spa Wellness & Fitness Center is inspired by the four elements. 

The spa offers exclusive facilities: saunas, steam baths, tropical and bi-thermal showers, a dynamic pool and immersion pools. It also features a relaxation area to unwind and disconnect from your daily routine. 

Its curved architecture in the treatment wing induces the sensation of relaxation where it is most experienced inside with an environment that gives the guest the feeling of not knowing exactly where they are, having become part of a space where all of the constructive elements strengthen the relaxation ambiance. 

From the windows in the wet area, guests will enjoy the view over a tropical space especially designed to provide an extraordinary experience. 

High performance massages, body wraps, and facials make up the selection of treatments available in any of its 26 treatment rooms, a float room, a hydrotherapy room, 3 Vichy showers, and a Swiss room. 

The beauty salon provides beauty treatments that range from waxing, manicures and pedicures to even special makeup and hairdo sessions for brides. 

List of Treatments 

U-Kids Spa 

The new U-Kids Spa complements this wellness center. A space dedicated for the little ones of the family, with treatments especially designed for them combining attractive aromas. 

Fitness Center 

Fantastic fitness center with the most advanced equipment for warm-ups, cardiovascular exercises, cooling down, stretching and strengthening machines. We have everything from treadmills, stationary bikes and weights to two innovative rooms for spinning and yoga. This modern fitness center is located within the U-Spa facilities, with a schedule for programmed classes available (these vary depending on U-Spa availability). 

Opening hours: 7 am to 10 pm 

Rules: Those over 18 can use the facilities as long as the rules and regulations regarding apparel and order are followed.

Maya Mall

Located in the Barceló Maya Grand Resort complex, the Maya Mall is a leisure and entertainment center. A place worthy of a 5-star resort, where you can have fun and enjoy flavors, aromas and make unforgettable memories.  

This innovative, diverse space contains the best products and services to make your vacation even better: souvenirs, handcrafted products, various restaurants and shops, a miniature golf course... and even a water park! Shopping and guaranteed entertainment just a few steps away from the hotel. 

B-Fashion 

Are you looking for top brands? The hotel has a luxury boutique that features clothing from prestigious brands such as Boss Green, Lacoste, EA7, Bugatchi, Armani Jeans, Little Me, Desigual, Maaji Swim Wear and Original Penguin, among others. 

The Gift Shop 

For those wanting to take home a souvenir from their vacation, The Gift Shop offers endless options: regional gourmet specialty foods such as chocolate, coffee, vanilla, wines, liquors, tequila, mezcal, and tobacco; or souvenirs and beachwear. 

Plaza Mexicana Culture & Handcraft

Learn a bit more about Mexican culture through the wide selection of multicolored handcrafted items and products that represent the 32 states of the Republic of Mexico. 

Tokyo Japanese Restaurant 

A culinary trip from West to East. Enjoy live Japanese cuisine amidst a unique setting that will transport you back in time to Imperial Japan! A fantastic restaurant for delighting your palate with traditional sushi or Teppanyaki, prepared on the spot by our expert chef. 

Opening hours: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm 

Reservations required, subject to availability and some restrictions apply. 

Formal dress code is required. 

La Trattoria Ristorante Italiano 

Evoking the family environment of a classic trattoria with the irresistible aroma of Italian cuisine, this fantastic restaurant serves classic dishes such as pastas, pizzas and delicious desserts, among other culinary options. 

Opening hours: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm 

Reservations required, subject to availability and some restrictions apply. 

Formal dress code is required. 

ONE Disco Club 

The dance club for the youngest guests! The teenagers in the family will think One Disco Club is the perfect place to dance to the latest beats while staying inside a family setting. 

Opening hours: open to teenagers aged 13 to 17 years from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am. Soft drinks included. 

The Mall Bar 

Featuring the best cocktails in an exclusive location. You can cool off with your favorite cocktail at The Mall Bar while enjoying an excellent view of the resort’s grounds. 

Opening hours: 9 am to 11 pm 

Strikers Sports Bar & Bowling Alley

The ideal place to bring the whole family together. 6 bowling lanes, the latest video games, giant TV screen and comfortable lounge chairs so that you can root for your favorite team. 

Hours: Open 24 hours 

Offers buffet service during the following hours: 

Light buffet breakfast: 6 am to 11 am 

Buffet: 11 am to 3 am 

Snacks: 3 am to 6 am. Local drinks included. 

Premium drinks at an additional charge. 

Pirates Island Water Park 

Novelty attractions and activities that have been thought up to surprise children, teenagers, and adults. Pirates Island is for the whole family! Slide down any of our winding slides or visit the water games area. 

Opening hours: 9 am to 5 pm 

Additional charges apply for children over 6 years of age and adults. 

Free entry for children under 6 years of age. 

Children under 12 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult. 

Surf Ride. Flow ride & Bodyboard 

Looking for thrills? Surfboards are also available for rent to experience the fun sensations of this wave pool. Opening hours: 9 am to 5 pm 

Additional charges apply for children over 6 years of age and adults. Free entry for children under 6 years of age. 

Children under 12 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult. 

Barceló Mini Golf 

Completely redesigned 18-hole miniature golf course surrounded by lush vegetation, designed to entertain the entire family. 

Opening hours: 9 am to midnight. Floodlit Barceló mini golf available at an additional cost. Use of equipment included. 

Note: any purchases made in the Maya Mall at B-Fashion, The Gift Shop, Pirates Island Water Park, Surf Ride, bowling and video games must be paid with a credit card. If you wish to charge them to your room, you must have a credit card or cash deposit arranged in advance with the reception desk.

All Inclusive

Barceló Hotel Group offers the All Inclusive program, so that you don’t need to worry about anything except relaxing and having fun. 

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks are included in the price along with open bar cocktails and soft drinks, sports, activities and entertainment. Guests have a special complimentary selection of the hotel’s best services, so they can enjoy all of the facilities and services even more. But that’s not all, also included is the hotel’s main concept: “stay at one hotel and enjoy four” with access to the restaurants, bars, swimming pools and beaches of the Barceló Maya Caribe, Barceló Maya Beach and Barceló Maya Tropical hotels. Discover below the list of services included in the special Barceló All Inclusive program at the hotel Barceló Maya Colonial in the Riviera Maya. 

What does All Inclusive include? 

Cuisine 

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a total of 16 restaurants, including 4 buffet-style restaurants, 4 grill restaurants facing the beach, and 8 à-la-carte restaurants: México Lindo (Mexican), La Fuente (Spanish), Mare Nostrum (seafood), Kyoto (Japanese), Capri (Italian), Santa Fe (meats), and the new restaurants Tokyo (Japanese) and La Trattoria Ristorante Italiano. All the à la carte restaurants require prior reservation and have a dress code. 

14 bars, that include a 24-hour sports bar, club bars and pool with unlimited domestic drinks, and a selection of imported drinks. You must be over 18 years of age to consume alcoholic beverages. 

Facilities and Services 

Welcome Cocktail 

· Currency exchange at the reception area 

· 6 swimming pools, including a pool for children, a semi-Olympic pool and a pool for adults 

· Towel and chair service at the beach and pool areas 

· Table service in the swimming pool area from 10:30 am to 6 pm (at no extra charge)

· Water park with slides and waterfalls, located at the Barceló Maya Colonial hotel 

· New Pirates Island Water Park and Surf Ride Pool (additional charges apply)

· Daily and nightly entertainment with activities for all ages 

· Sports bar open 24/7 

· Barcy kids club for children (between 4 and 12 years of age) 

· Day and nighttime activities for adults and children 

· Nightclub for teenagers 

· Pool and giant chess 

· Free access to daily shows with drinks included at the Kukulkán and Palenque theaters 

· Club with drinks included from 11 pm to 2 am for guests over the age of 18 

· Regular Catholic mass held in the chapel of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (located within the Plaza Mexicana shopping center) 

· Guest Transportation Service from 8 am to 2:30 am 

· Minibar inside your room stocked daily with bottled water, soft drinks and domestic beer 

· In-room coffee maker with bottled water, coffee, tea, sugar and cream included 

· Domestic drinks (soft drinks, beer, wine, house liqueur, cocktails and coffee) 

· Safe 

· Alarm clock 

· Robes and slippers 

· Iron and ironing board 

· Hair dryer 

· Tips and taxes included 

Activities 

· Tennis 

· Paddle 

· Multi-sports court 

· 18-hole miniature golf course 

· Gym

· Activities program 

· Non-motorized water sports 

Services not included 

· Use of the Barceló Maya Palace facilities, restaurants, and bars

· Business center 

· Internet and Wi-Fi access 

· Shopping center, where you will find gifts and handcrafted items, multi-brand boutiques, jewelry, pharmacy, music store, Logo Shop, and Photo Shop

· U Spa and U-Kids Spa, beauty & health treatments 

· Motorized water sports 

· Private dinner 

· Bowling alley and video games 

· Babysitting service 

· Laundry service 

· Barceló Maya Convention Center 

· Wedding packages 

· Travel agency, car rental, and taxi service 

· 24-hour medical and ambulance service 

· Access to the Jaguar Club VIP Lounge 

· Shops (additional charges apply) 

· Professional scuba diving classes (PADI) 

· Professional scuba diving 

· Phone calls 

· Pirate Island and Surf Ride Pool 

· Any service provided by external providers

· Any service not included in our Barceló all inclusive program

· Ecotax (local government environmental tax), MXN 20 per room per night

Premium Level

Premium Level is the exclusive services and facilities concept offered at the Barceló Premium hotels, which provides the guest with a superior and exclusive level of service. 

To obtain Premium Level services, reserve one of the following room categories: Premium Level Ocean Front Junior Suite and Premium Level Ocean Front Suite.  In addition, in the Suite category, you can enjoy all the facilities and services of the Barceló Maya Palace hotel.

The following services - and more - are included: 

· Personalized check-in and check-out in the exclusive Premium Level area

· Exclusive concierge service for Premium Level guests

· Room with the best views in the Premium Level area 

· Pool towels in the room 

· VIP minibar (sodas, water, domestic beer, and snacks) 

· Superior toiletry items 

· Turn down service 

· Priority when making reservations at à la carte restaurants (unlimited reservations: subject to availability of the restaurant chosen) 

· Exclusive use of the Premium Level Lounge with use of newspapers, books, board games, international beverages, canapés, continental breakfast and free internet. Service available from 7 am to 11 pm 

· Premium drinks in all hotel bars and restaurants (except Barceló Maya Palace) 

· Free local calls 

· Free Wi-Fi access in allocated areas of each hotel (two passwords per room, one device at a time) 

· Express laundry service at the normal rate 

· Room service 

· 20% discount in spa and beauty salon services (Some restrictions may apply. The discount percentage may vary by hotel.) 

· 10% discount at Barceló gift shops

· Access to the hydrotherapy area in the Spa

· Bottle of mezcal on arrival

Resort Discount

Enjoy discounts of up to USD $1,000.00 to spend on unforgettable experiences! 

With Resort Discounts from the Barceló Hotel Group, you can enjoy incredible discounts of up to 25% on services and facilities at the hotel.

More information

Environmental Policy

Barceló Maya Grand Resort works responsibly toward productive transformation, social equality and respect for the environment. This allows us to preserve our natural and cultural heritage, which is the source of our strengths and possibilities for current and future generations.

We are committed to energy conservation, natural resources, the use of biodegradable products, the protection of flora and fauna, continuous training, donations and activities for the benefit of our community, the satisfaction and total loyalty of our guests, as well as motivating our Collaborators and Providers.