Jazlyn & Reda
Things To Do
Water Sports
The water Sports Palapa is located in the middle of the beach in front of the pier. Non-motorized water sports are included with your stay. Jetskis can be rented for 30 minutes/$65 or 1 hour/$115. Kayaks, water trikes, etc can be borrowed for an hour a day first come, first serve.
Dolphins
Located right onsite is Dolphinaris dolphinarium for the exclusive use for Barcelo Maya’s guests. You will find it near the pier and scuba/water sports area. Daily from 9am to 5 pm.
Strikers Sports Bar and Bowling Center
Strikers Sports Bar and Bowling Centre is located in the Maya Mall. The bar is open 24 hours and the attractions close around 2 am.
Mini Golf
Mini golf is located in the Maya Mall. It's available from 9 am-2 pm. There is a $10 charge to use the course from 7 pm-2 am.
U Spa
U Spa is an absolutely gorgeous, modern, and tranquil facility located near the beach at Barcelo Maya Caribe and serves the entire resort complex. Attached to the Spa is a beautiful beauty salon as well. Services must be scheduled ahead of time, so don’t expect to walk in and be treated. Open from 8 am to 8 pm. The spa offers a variety of massages, body, aesthetic, and beauty treatments. The price list is available in your room and at the spa. To get the best deal at the spa its best to book 24 hrs after checking in and you can choose to use the services any day of your stay. You will get 40% off any service if booked within 24 hours after check in. We highly recommend the hydrotherapy room as well as the massages as we have utilized both and they were amazing!
Theaters
There are three theaters on site. The Palenque Theater is located in the center of Tropical/Colonial, and the Kukulcan Theatre is located at the center of Beach/Caribe. Guests from any part of the resort can attend the shows in either theatre. The shows can rotate but there are posters around the resort advertising which show is on for that night and in which theatre. Shows starts at 9:30 pm
Cenotes
Cenotes are natural swimming holes formed by the collapse of porous limestone bedrock that exposes the groundwater underneath. There are several you can get to by taking a 10 minutes taxi ride from the Barcelo Maya Resort. They are in driving order from left to right out of the main entrance: Chikin Ha, Kantun Chi, Cristalino, Jardin del Eden, and Azul. Prices vary.
La Cantine Cigar Lounge at Tropical
There is a tiny cigar lounge/bar in the Tropical lobby. It is open from 5 pm to 11 pm. There are cigars (Cuban's are available) for sale as well as a full bar with a Cuban twist. The bar is air-conditioned but there is an adjoining verandah that overlooks the grounds while enjoying your cigar. This spot is usually pretty quiet and a great location to enjoy some authentic mojitos.
Buffet Restaurant's
There is a buffet restaurant for each section of the resort. Guests of the Colonial have access to all the buffet restaurants in Colonial, Tropical, Caribe, and Beach. At breakfast, you will find something to suit every diet. There are made-to-order eggs and pancakes. Fresh fruit, several freshly squeezed juices, smoothie bar, yogurt, fresh bread. Bacon, sausage, cereal, milk (chocolate milk too), hot chocolate, coffee in carafes, or specialty coffees made to order. Hash browns, beans, waffles, just about everything you could imagine. The buffets have nightly themes. They change occasionally so check the board by guest services to see the schedule. It may be worthwhile looking at the schedule before booking your a la carte dinner to make sure you don’t miss your favorite night. The theme nights can include Seafood, Oriental, Gala, Italian, Mexican, Caribbean, and French. Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Lunch – 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dinner – 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Beach Grills
The resort has 4 beach grills spread out across the length of the beach. The beach grills are open during the day for snacks and lunch. The beach grills are situated at the end of each pool, near the pool bar. Men can wear swim trunks with a shirt inside the grills and women need a bathing suit cover up to enter. Snacks – 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Lunch – 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m
Plaza Mexicana
Plaza Mexicana is an outdoor space located near the Barcelo Maya Colonial lobby. It has Jaguar’s Disco, the Church, and a variety of kiosks and stores for shopping. You can find souvenirs, handicrafts, alcohol, cigars (Cubans available), clothing, and jewelry plus other odds and ends.
Waterpark
There is a kids friendly water park right in front of the colonial hotel for the little ones to enjoy!
Enjoy this video of the Barcelo Grounds
Here is a GREAT video of the different sections and amenities at Barcelo Rivera Maya. We have our room block in the Colonial section. But don't forget! You have access to all pools & amenities at the Caribe, Beach, & Tropical section. All connected through the resorts walkways and beach front walkway.