My wife, myself and freinds have just arrived back from the barcalo after havng a great holiday the food was great and a great variation ,the service around the pool on the beach bar was great ,I have been to mexico 5 times now 3.times to cancun one down side was that the hotel is just a little to far... more

The pool was top notch, drink service great by the pool and beach. Huge, immaculate rooms, fantastic shower, hammock on the porch, they restock your fridge every day with sodas and beer and bottled water! Very high class, especially for the value. Restaurants were good, Mexico Lindo, the Mexican one, was by far the best, though. Spanish one was pretty... more

Make sure you stay on any floor but the first!!!!! You want to be able to enjoy the view. They wanted to give us a first floor room but after we visited it we asked immediately to put us upstairs. The shows were good, the Albatrz restaurant was the best. The waiters/waitresses were excellent. They made us feel welcome all... more

Me and husband booked this holiday in September 2008 and after reading some of the reviews on this site i was extremely worried about our forthcoming trip. When we arrived at the hotel we were pleasantly surpised as it looked a very nice hotel. Our room was very clean and had everything you needed in it. There were lots of... more

On arrival things seemed dim - we had requested rooms beside each other (or at least in the same building), after a long flight and the thought of the many bad reviews on the website along with rooms in different blocks things did not seem to bode well for the holiday. However after a lengthy conversation/disagreement with the front office... more

me, my partner and our young son aswell as my father in law and mother in law all throughly enjoyed our stay at the barcelo the staff are so helpful friendly , the rooms are spacious and very clean ,the food was a good variety something for everyone the beach bar snacks are very good ! i have also read... more

Myself and two friends stayed at this hotel for 2 weeks in August 2008. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very helpful. The rooms were of a very good size and were cleaned adequately. There is a wide variety of food at the hotel buffet to suit everyone's needs. The restaurants at the hotel are well worth... more

Having read all the negative reviews about this hotel i have to say i was nervous, but from the moment we arrived the experience was outstanding. From the atmosphere to the service everything was perfect, the beach is small but has everything you need, the food was amazing - especially the mexican restaurant - Say hi to Cesar the waiter... more

Having just returned from our hard earned two week Easter break here are a few tips and pointers regarding the Barcelo Costa. Once you fight through the ever present touts at the airport in Cancun and find your representative and agree your transfer arrangements you are on your way and at the hotel within the half hour. As you approach... more