Barcelo Resorts

MicheleR · 09-10-2007

Quick couple of questions regarding the Barcelo resorts and knew where to come for some answers! First...I read somewhere that for premium drinks, you had to pay extra...was that correct? Hubby drinks Jack Daniels Black... Secondly, there are a ton of good deals right now including the Barcelo resorts...which is your favorite and why? We would love a jacuzzi tub in the room, but it's not mandatory. All help would be appreciated, as I am so confused!

Thanks!!

luis from Tejas · 09-10-2007

yes, anything they consider premium liquor is extra cost at Barcelo. Not sure what whisky they had as the house whiskey.

If you can get into tropical/colonial its wonderful. From what I hear, the other side is too.

Phil in Ottawa · 09-10-2007

Hi Michele,

All the answers you could ever want about the Barceló resorts can be had at the Unofficial Barceló Maya site.

But to quickly answer your questions:

Yes, they do charge extra for some premium booze. Certain tour operators offer an "upgrade" that includes the premium stuff. Transat Vacations in Canada is like that. Not sure if there are others.

I can't recall if there are rooms with jacuzzis. There are currently two basic sections at the Barceló: the original section with the Beach and Caribe and the newer section with the Colonial and Tropical. The Palace should be open in a few months. We've stayed in both sections (Beach in 2005 and Colonial in 2007) and are returning to the Beach in October.

The main differences are in the dining choices. Staying in the original section, you will have access to two à la carte restaurants (Mexican and Spanish). The new section adds four more restaurants (Japanese/Thai, Mediteranean, Steak House and Italian) for a total of six you have access to. Staying in the original section you get to visit the à la cartes twice per week, the new side bumps that up to four dinners per week. The new section has A/C in the buffets, the original does not. You only have access to the A/C buffets if you stay in the newer section. Other than that it's pretty much all the same. Regardless of where you stay, you can access all the pools, beach restaurants, bars, theaters, disco, shops, etc.

Hope this helps

MicheleR · 09-10-2007

Thanks for the quick and helpful replies!!

09-10-2007	#1 (permalink)
MicheleR way into it Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 104	Barcelo Resorts Quick couple of questions regarding the Barcelo resorts and knew where to come for some answers! First...I read somewhere that for premium drinks, you had to pay extra...was that correct? Hubby drinks Jack Daniels Black... Secondly, there are a ton of good deals right now including the Barcelo resorts...which is your favorite and why? We would love a jacuzzi tub in the room, but it's not mandatory. All help would be appreciated, as I am so confused! Thanks!!

09-10-2007	#2 (permalink)
luis from Tejas ruined Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 89	its true yes, anything they consider premium liquor is extra cost at Barcelo. Not sure what whisky they had as the house whiskey. If you can get into tropical/colonial its wonderful. From what I hear, the other side is too.

09-10-2007	#3 (permalink)
Phil in Ottawa life=playa Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 627	Hi Michele, All the answers you could ever want about the Barceló resorts can be had at the Unofficial Barceló Maya site. But to quickly answer your questions: Yes, they do charge extra for some premium booze. Certain tour operators offer an "upgrade" that includes the premium stuff. Transat Vacations in Canada is like that. Not sure if there are others. I can't recall if there are rooms with jacuzzis. There are currently two basic sections at the Barceló: the original section with the Beach and Caribe and the newer section with the Colonial and Tropical. The Palace should be open in a few months. We've stayed in both sections (Beach in 2005 and Colonial in 2007) and are returning to the Beach in October. The main differences are in the dining choices. Staying in the original section, you will have access to two à la carte restaurants (Mexican and Spanish). The new section adds four more restaurants (Japanese/Thai, Mediteranean, Steak House and Italian) for a total of six you have access to. Staying in the original section you get to visit the à la cartes twice per week, the new side bumps that up to four dinners per week. The new section has A/C in the buffets, the original does not. You only have access to the A/C buffets if you stay in the newer section. Other than that it's pretty much all the same. Regardless of where you stay, you can access all the pools, beach restaurants, bars, theaters, disco, shops, etc. Hope this helps

09-10-2007	#4 (permalink)
MicheleR way into it Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 104	Thanks for the quick and helpful replies!!

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