Barcelo Maya Colonial - First Time

Dawn · 04-15-2008

Hello All

My Hubby and I have been to Playa del Carmen, 3 times now. We were actually married at Xcaret in 2003. Once at the Riu Yucatan, once at the Riu Tequila, then we rented a home as well.

We have just found a deal for the Barcelo and are coming for a week in May.

We now have two small boys, 3 and 1 years old.

So, does any one have any suggestions or advice.

Thank you
Dawn

Can't wait

Garlic Addict · 04-18-2008

We'll be there May 22-31. When will you be there?
From what I've been reading, the tips I've heard including bringing your own large insulated mug (limited bar service) and making your restaurant reservations the first day to maximize your changes of getting the restaurants/times you want.
This board is wonderful.
Maybe we'll see you there.

Julyme · 04-18-2008

michellei88 · 04-18-2008

We have been to the Barcelo and love it! They have a great "Kiddie Pool" conveniently located to a bar

The pier is great also as you can buy fish food and feed the fish. I'm a fan of bring rolls from lunch! The shows are great with the most beautiful theater. Definately get up early in the morning to save chairs, at the pool and the beach. The beach is wonderful with great tide pools as well. Have a wonderful time! Food is ok, we didn't eat at any of the resteraunts, just the buffets. The property is enormous now as they have built all the way down around the point of the beach, so there are 4 hotels (?) all together. Good thing they have a train!!!

Dawn · 04-18-2008

We are going from the 10 to 17, we'll just miss you.

Thank you for the website, it is great.

Great tips, thank you again.

Tommygurl · 04-18-2008

Hi Dawn!

We stayed at Barcelo Tropical over Christmas of 2006 with our kids who were 6 & 3 at the time! It is a fantastic resort for familys! The pools are gorgeous & my kids LOVED the kids waterpark! The kids had to be 4 to be left at the kids club so just my daughter went.....but you can use the facilities with the younger kids as long as you stay with them. They have a little climber there.....The beach is gorgeous...the buffets have a little part especially for the kids! We parked ourselves near a shallow end of the pool in the afternoons (when not on the beach) and the kids played & enjoyed themselves! We thought the food was great & they were very accomodating at the A la Cartes for the kids! Have fun!

Dawn · 04-18-2008

Great, thank you. We can't wait!!!

04-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dawn way into it Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 105	Barcelo Maya Colonial - First Time Hello All My Hubby and I have been to Playa del Carmen, 3 times now. We were actually married at Xcaret in 2003. Once at the Riu Yucatan, once at the Riu Tequila, then we rented a home as well. We have just found a deal for the Barcelo and are coming for a week in May. We now have two small boys, 3 and 1 years old. So, does any one have any suggestions or advice. Thank you Dawn Can't wait

04-18-2008	#2 (permalink)
Garlic Addict toe in water Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 48	our first time at Barcelo We'll be there May 22-31. When will you be there? From what I've been reading, the tips I've heard including bringing your own large insulated mug (limited bar service) and making your restaurant reservations the first day to maximize your changes of getting the restaurants/times you want. This board is wonderful. Maybe we'll see you there.

04-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
michellei88 very sparkly Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pacifica ca Posts: 35	barcelo We have been to the Barcelo and love it! They have a great "Kiddie Pool" conveniently located to a bar The pier is great also as you can buy fish food and feed the fish. I'm a fan of bring rolls from lunch! The shows are great with the most beautiful theater. Definately get up early in the morning to save chairs, at the pool and the beach. The beach is wonderful with great tide pools as well. Have a wonderful time! Food is ok, we didn't eat at any of the resteraunts, just the buffets. The property is enormous now as they have built all the way down around the point of the beach, so there are 4 hotels (?) all together. Good thing they have a train!!!

04-18-2008	#3 (permalink)
Julyme lost on fifth Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 14	Go to UNOFFICIAL BARCELO MAYA \| Your unofficial guide to Beach \| Caribe \| Tropical \| Colonial \| Palace for lots of information.

04-18-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dawn way into it Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 105	We are going from the 10 to 17, we'll just miss you. Thank you for the website, it is great. Great tips, thank you again.

04-18-2008	#6 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 14,302	Hi Dawn! We stayed at Barcelo Tropical over Christmas of 2006 with our kids who were 6 & 3 at the time! It is a fantastic resort for familys! The pools are gorgeous & my kids LOVED the kids waterpark! The kids had to be 4 to be left at the kids club so just my daughter went.....but you can use the facilities with the younger kids as long as you stay with them. They have a little climber there.....The beach is gorgeous...the buffets have a little part especially for the kids! We parked ourselves near a shallow end of the pool in the afternoons (when not on the beach) and the kids played & enjoyed themselves! We thought the food was great & they were very accomodating at the A la Cartes for the kids! Have fun!

04-18-2008	#7 (permalink)
Dawn way into it Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 105	Great, thank you. We can't wait!!!

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