I just got married at Barcelo Maya Palace on July 10th, 2009 and it was PERFECT!! We got married in the Catholic Chapel there on the resor and had our Dinner/Reception right on the beach. Everything went perfect and was beautiful. We got the Sparkling Love Package and everything in the package was awesome. Our WC was Gabriella and she was the BEST!! Everything went so smoothly and it was so easy. We just met with her upon arrival and took care of everything within the hour. Everyone who attended (30 people) thought it was lovely. The resort is kid friendly and there is so much to do on the resort. The beach/pools were not crowded at all and the snorkling was really cool. only recommendation is to make Dinner Reservations at the Restaurants as soon as you get to the resort - they fill up quick. I am so glad we chose this place - the staff was extremely friend and helpful and made everything work out like we wanted. There was no stress at all. If you want to go swim with dolphins go to Dolphin Discovery - it was amazing. Tulum was also really neat - just take bug spray. We did zip lining which was a blast. And we went scuba diving in cozumel. The ferry goes from playa to cozumel and is $20 rooundtrip p/p. Cozumel is not that great unless you go scuba diving. If you go to Playa, take the Minibus. Its only $2 p/p (one way), otherwise a tax is $40 one way. You will catch the Minibus right on the highway at the entrance of the resort - so it is like a 15 minute walk from the Palace (its a shorter distance from other Barcelo Resorts as the Palace is the furthest away). Any questions? I would love to help since I was just a bride in the dark about all this last month.
MP
I am getting married at Barcelo in July and have had really good responses. I am working with WC Gabriella. I too am getting married in the Chapel and having the reception on the beach. I haven't found any negative reviews about it.