Allegro or Barcelo Maya

mppanet · 03-22-2006

We booked the Allegro for a trip in 2 weeks, but are now concerned after reading some negative reviews on Trip Advisor. We can switch to the Barcelo Maya if we want. Has anyone been to both? Pros/Cons? HELP!

missnurse · 03-23-2006

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Originally Posted by mppanet

We booked the Allegro for a trip in 2 weeks, but are now concerned after reading some negative reviews on Trip Advisor. We can switch to the Barcelo Maya if we want. Has anyone been to both? Pros/Cons? HELP!

There is a lot of info regarding both places on this site. Scroll down through the threads and take a look. I am headed to the Allegro on Sunday and will post when I return. I have actually seen some good reviews on Trip Advisor.....it seems though that most people who post there like to whine a lot.

K and P · 03-23-2006

I dont think these resorts are really comparible. I would pick Barcelo.
I have stayed at Barcelo and seen and read a lot on the Allegro and Barcelo would blow it away

If you want to stay in town I would my self check out the Iberostar Tucan.
Barcelo is one heck of a resort check out the unofficial web site and discussion board.

**Shammy** · 03-23-2006

No, these two resorts really aren't comparable. The Allegro is 3-4 star, Barcelo is 5 star. The Barcelo has an awesome beach, the Allegro barely any beach. Big differences with dining options, food selection, pools, ground, etc.

Just not comparing apples to apples with these two properties. If you have the opportunity to switch at a price that is affordable for you, then personally, I would do it in a heatbeat!

mppanet · 03-23-2006

Thanks...I am convinced! Do you know the difference between the Barcelo Maya Beach and the Barcelo Colonial Beach?

btodd · 03-23-2006

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Thanks...I am convinced! Do you know the difference between the Barcelo Maya Beach and the Barcelo Colonial Beach?

They are all part of the same resort but the Colonial/Tropical buildings are brand new, opened in Nov/Dec of last year. From what I understand, if you stay in the new section you have access to the whole resort, but if you stay in the origianal section, you are limited to certain areas of the new section and unable to enter other areas. You also get four a la carte meals inthe new section and only two in the original section (per week). The buffets in the new section are also air conditioned. We stayed in the original section in 2003 and are looking forward to staying in the new section in May!!

Just to make it clear, the "old" section is really not that old...and some people actually prefer the atmosphere to the new section........

I think you will love either section!!

**Shammy** · 03-23-2006

Meet Joan, my new Barcelo Maya spokesperson!

Perfect Joan - couldn't have said it better myself!

btodd · 03-23-2006

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Originally Posted by Shammy

Meet Joan, my new Barcelo Maya spokesperson!

Perfect Joan - couldn't have said it better myself!

Awww shucks Shammy............nobody can replace you!!

melindapaino · 04-19-2006

I too am trying to decide between the Barcelo and other resorts. I am hooked on the Barcelo, but the last post made me pause. If you stay at the older sections you do not have run of the resort? I need that clarified before I can get people in my group to sign on with this resort. They were planning to stay on the older side and that limitation to the whole resort would probably be a hitch in the plan.
Also, in the list of all inclusive, it states domestic only, what does that mean? No imported beer from other countries(a given), but what about the liquor? Scotch, gin, vodka,etc. Does that just mean rum and tequila drinks? Final question. Is the whole beach coral or is there places with just sand?
Thanks in advance!

stevo137 · 04-19-2006

Edit: I didn't like the tone of that post. Sorry bout' that.

**Shammy** · 04-19-2006

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Originally Posted by melindapaino

I am hooked on the Barcelo, but the last post made me pause If you stay at the older sections you do not have run of the resort? I need that clarified before I can get people in my group to sign on with this resort. They were planning to stay on the older side and that limitation to the whole resort would probably be a hitch in the plan.
Also, in the list of all inclusive, it states domestic only, what does that mean? No imported beer from other countries(a given), but what about the liquor? Scotch, gin, vodka,etc. Does that just mean rum and tequila drinks? Final question. Is the whole beach coral or is there places with just sand?
Thanks in advance!

If you stay in the original Beach or Caribe section of the Barcelo Maya, you can use ALL of the facilities in the newer Tropical and Colonial section EXCEPT for the buffets and ala carte restaurants. You also get 4 ala carte visits per 7-10 night stay when you stay on the Trop/Col side as opposed to 2 on the Beach/Caribe side.

Bottom line, if you pay more to stay in the newer sections of this resort, you get more. Not an unusual concept, the same goes for some of the Iberostar and Riu resorts as well. If you want full use of everything in all 4 sections of the hotel, you have to stay in the Tropical or Colonial sections.

"Domestic only" means domestic brand liquors are included. This is all kinds of alcohol, not just tequila and rum. There are also many "name brands" that are included at no extra charge, but a few high end brands you may request would carry an additional charge.

And finally, there is PLENTY of sandy beach at this resort. There is NOT coral ON the beach where people sit. There IS coral out in the ocean where people snorkel. There is also areas in the ocean where there is now coral and this area is for swimming. Not sure where you may have heard that the beach might be all coral, but there will be no problems finding a sandy beach here.

Tommygurl · 04-19-2006

I cannot wait to get to the Barcelo Colonial...It looks beautiful...

**Shammy** · 04-19-2006

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I cannot wait to get to the Barcelo Colonial...It looks beautiful...

That it is!

racsanone · 04-20-2006

Shammy,
I don't even remember what side of Barcelo were staying at..

Meetra didn't tell me.

She said pack your bags, were going... What else do I need to know....??:p

**Shammy** · 04-20-2006

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Originally Posted by racsanone

Shammy,
I don't even remember what side of Barcelo were staying at..

Meetra didn't tell me.

She said pack your bags, were going... What else do I need to know....??:p

Dahling - you're on the newer side, either in the Tropical or Colonial section.

You won't know exactly which one until you arrive however.

03-22-2006	#1 (permalink)
mppanet sandflea Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Allegro or Barcelo Maya We booked the Allegro for a trip in 2 weeks, but are now concerned after reading some negative reviews on Trip Advisor. We can switch to the Barcelo Maya if we want. Has anyone been to both? Pros/Cons? HELP!

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stevo137 life=playa Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near Chicago Posts: 805	Edit: I didn't like the tone of that post. Sorry bout' that. Last edited by stevo137 : 04-20-2006 at 07:19 AM.

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03-23-2006	#3 (permalink)
K and P beachaholic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 343	I dont think these resorts are really comparible. I would pick Barcelo. I have stayed at Barcelo and seen and read a lot on the Allegro and Barcelo would blow it away If you want to stay in town I would my self check out the Iberostar Tucan. Barcelo is one heck of a resort check out the unofficial web site and discussion board.

03-23-2006	#4 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,264	No, these two resorts really aren't comparable. The Allegro is 3-4 star, Barcelo is 5 star. The Barcelo has an awesome beach, the Allegro barely any beach. Big differences with dining options, food selection, pools, ground, etc. Just not comparing apples to apples with these two properties. If you have the opportunity to switch at a price that is affordable for you, then personally, I would do it in a heatbeat!

03-23-2006	#5 (permalink)
mppanet sandflea Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks...I am convinced! Do you know the difference between the Barcelo Maya Beach and the Barcelo Colonial Beach?

03-23-2006	#7 (permalink)
Shammy Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Joisey Shore Posts: 10,264	Meet Joan, my new Barcelo Maya spokesperson! Perfect Joan - couldn't have said it better myself!

04-19-2006	#9 (permalink)
melindapaino sandflea Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1	I too am trying to decide between the Barcelo and other resorts. I am hooked on the Barcelo, but the last post made me pause. If you stay at the older sections you do not have run of the resort? I need that clarified before I can get people in my group to sign on with this resort. They were planning to stay on the older side and that limitation to the whole resort would probably be a hitch in the plan. Also, in the list of all inclusive, it states domestic only, what does that mean? No imported beer from other countries(a given), but what about the liquor? Scotch, gin, vodka,etc. Does that just mean rum and tequila drinks? Final question. Is the whole beach coral or is there places with just sand? Thanks in advance!

04-19-2006	#12 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 14,195	I cannot wait to get to the Barcelo Colonial...It looks beautiful...

04-20-2006	#14 (permalink)
racsanone way into it Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: wash d.c. Posts: 215	Shammy, I don't even remember what side of Barcelo were staying at.. Meetra didn't tell me. She said pack your bags, were going... What else do I need to know....??:p

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