Barceló Maya Palace Map (Most Up-To-Date)

Barcelo Maya Palace sits at the quiet southern end of the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort, built in a U shape around a huge central pool courtyard facing the beach. Suites line both arms of the U, with kids areas and main pools in the middle, adults only and snorkel friendly zones nearer the far beachfront edges.

Area / Zone	Best For	Key Tip	Watch Out
Palace Lobby and Entrance Axis	Central orientation, shuttle access, short walks to buffets and theater.	Use lobby paths for smoother surfaces, especially with wheels or strollers.	Activity noise and foot traffic heavier here, especially evenings and check in.
Oaxaca and Michoacán Wings	Quiet ocean views, couples, lighter foot traffic, easier sleep away from theater.	Request upper floors outer facing for best views and minimal pool sound.	Longer walk to main pool, buffets, and kids water park.
Jalisco and Yucatán Poolside Wings	Families wanting fast access to pools, snacks, and daily activities.	Choose lower floors for stroller convenience and quicker exits to pool deck.	Daytime music, games, and theater shows can carry into these rooms.
Main Pool Courtyard Zone	All day pool time, social atmosphere, quick bar and snack access.	Lounger shade goes fast; send someone early if mid day sun bothers you.	Central pathways here are busiest, less ideal for guests avoiding crowds.
Adults Only Pool El Cielito	Quiet sunbathing, couples, reading, and faster poolside drink service.	Use this zone when main pool feels too loud or kid heavy.	Slightly farther from buffets and restrooms; plan bathroom breaks.
Palace Kids Water Park Area	Young children, short supervised play bursts close to family suites.	Nearby rooms reduce gear hauling; request closer buildings if kids are small.	Peak splash times are noisy; avoid adjacent rooms if you value silence.
Route Toward Maya Mall and Caribe Hub	Accessing bowling, casino, mall dining, and teen focused entertainment.	Combine shuttle plus short walk; it is a long haul on foot from Palace.	Evening bus crowding returning south; allow extra time after dinner.

2025 Barceló Maya Palace Map + Printable PDF

The resort complex still follows the same linear north south spine, with Barcelo Maya Palace anchored at the southern end and sharing facilities up the coast with Beach, Caribe, Colonial, Tropical, and Riviera. Core elements like the U shaped Palace footprint, central pool courtyard, kids splash zone, adults only pool, beachfront promenade, and shuttle loop between lobbies remain stable, so most current maps match the on the ground layout.

2025 Barceló Maya Palace Map Guide

Think of Barcelo Maya Palace on two axes: highway to sea and north to south along the complex. The lobby, theater, and buffets sit landward, with suites stretching toward the beach around the main pool courtyard, then adults only and snorkel heavy zones at the waterfront edges. Walking paths and shuttles link Palace to the central resorts and Maya Mall, so you can match room location to preferred movement style.

What is the overall layout of Barcelo Maya Palace, including its main buildings, pools, and beachfront zones?

Barcelo Maya Palace forms a U shaped, all suite oceanfront resort at the complex south end, with lobby inland and pools and beach centered.

The Palace sits at the southern tip of the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort, with the main lobby and theater closest to the highway and the open side of the U facing the sea. Suite buildings line both arms of the U, identified by Mexican state names such as Oaxaca, Michoacán, Jalisco, and Yucatán. Rooms closer to the lobby sit landward, while ocean front and Premium Level suites occupy the wings nearer the beach.

Inside the U, the large free form main pool, kids splash park, gardens, and bars fill the central courtyard between the buildings and the sand. An adults only pool enclave, El Cielito, sits off to one side for quieter sunbathing. The beachfront itself runs continuously along the open side, with rockier, snorkel friendly entry right in front of Palace and softer sand if you walk north toward the other resorts.

How is Barcelo Maya Palace positioned within the Barcelo Maya Grand Resort complex relative to the other sister resorts?

Barcelo Maya Palace anchors the complex’s south end, a quiet cul de sac beyond Tropical and Colonial, furthest from the Maya Mall hub.

The six connected resorts run in a straight line along the coast, with Palace at the southern terminus and the others stepping north toward the highway entrance and mall.

Resort Section	Position vs Palace	Typical Role / Notes
Maya Palace	Southern terminus	Quietest, luxury cul de sac, end of shuttle and walking routes.
Maya Tropical	Immediately north of Palace	Shares central gardens, quicker access to mid complex shows and water park.
Maya Colonial	Just north of Tropical	Central node with chapel and key shared pools between middle resorts.
Maya Caribe	North of Colonial	Directly behind Maya Mall and convention area, gateway to retail and bowling.
Maya Beach	North of Caribe	Older, lively section in the northern cluster, closer to main highway access.
Maya Riviera (Adults Only)	Extreme north end	Newest vertical tower, adults only, farthest walk or shuttle ride from Palace.

From Palace, walking times increase as you move north: Tropical is a short beachfront or garden walk away, while Maya Mall behind Caribe can take 25 to 30 minutes on foot. Palace’s end of line position reduces through traffic and noise but makes the internal shuttle more important for reaching the mall, casino, and northern restaurants.

Where are the restaurants, bars, nightlife venues, and Premium Level lounge located at Barcelo Maya Palace?

Palace dining clusters around the lobby and pool courtyard, while the Premium Lounge sits by check in and nightlife extends north to Maya Mall.

Key food, drink, and lounge areas sit in clusters between the Palace lobby, pool courtyard, beachfront, and the northern mall zone.

• Palace a la cartes – Brasserie, Rodizio, and Caribe sit in the main Palace dining block near the pool and sea side, serving Palace and Riviera guests.
• Buffets Mirador and La Hacienda – Air conditioned buffets in the Palace core, with Mirador facing the water through large glass walls and La Hacienda focused on Mexican dishes.
• Pool and adults only bars – Swim up bars serve the central main pool, while the quieter El Cielito adults only pool has its own dedicated bar area.
• Lobby and theater nightlife – Pre and post show drinks center on the lobby bar and the theater area near the Jalisco wing for evening entertainment.
• Premium Level Lounge – A private lounge tied to the lobby check in flows handles Premium Level check in, concierge, and reservations away from the main desk lines.
• Complex late night venues – Strikers sports bar and bowling, the casino, teen disco, and other nightlife sit in Maya Mall behind Caribe, reached by shuttle or a longer walk north.

Which room buildings or areas at Barcelo Maya Palace are considered the quietest and most desirable locations?

For quiet, most guests target Oaxaca and Michoacán ocean front wings on upper floors, away from Jalisco’s main pool and nightly theater noise.

For low noise and strong views, focus on the outer arms of the U, then fine tune by floor and facing.

• Oaxaca (Building 8) – Southern peripheral wing, usually the quietest since it sits furthest from the theater and main pool speakers, ideal for light sleepers and couples.
• Michoacán (Building 9) – Northern peripheral wing, similarly calm, slightly closer to the path toward Tropical and Colonial, good balance of quiet and complex access.
• Outer facing ocean front rooms – Rooms on the seaward sides of Oaxaca and Michoacán reduce courtyard and activity noise while maximizing open water views.
• Upper floors in these wings – Higher floors reduce footfall sounds and dampen daytime pool music that can travel into mid level rooms.
• Avoid central Jalisco if you want silence – Jalisco faces the main pool and theater zone, great for families but louder from morning activities through evening shows.

Where are the pools, kids club, and water park located within Barcelo Maya Palace?

At Palace, the main pools fill the central courtyard by the beach, the kids splash park sits within this zone, but kids club location is unclear.

Most family and pool amenities sit between the suite wings and the beachfront, concentrated in the open center of the U shaped layout.

• Main Palace pool complex – A huge free form pool occupies the central courtyard inside the U, stretching almost the full width between buildings and sand.
• Swim up and activity zones – Pool games, aqua aerobics, and the busiest bars cluster around the middle sections of this main courtyard pool.
• Adults only pool El Cielito – A quieter, adults only enclave with wet loungers and its own bar sits off to one side of the main pool area.
• Palace kids water park – A dedicated children’s splash park with small slides is located on Palace grounds near the family pool zone, separate from Pirates Island.
• Pirates Island water park – The larger slides and FlowRider surf simulator are not at Palace but up in the Colonial area, reached by a walk or shuttle ride.
• Kids club note – Available information confirms a strong kids focus but does not pin down the exact kids club room, so guests should rely on on site maps and signage.

What are the main walking and running routes at Barcelo Maya Palace, especially paths from the rooms to the beach?

Main Palace routes follow a flat beachfront promenade and shadier lobby garden path, linking room wings directly to pools and the central beach.

Most walks and runs use two parallel spines that connect rooms to pools, the lobby, and the rest of the complex.

• Beachfront promenade – A paved, flat walkway runs along the sea, ideal for sunrise walks and straight out and back runs between Palace and the northern resorts.
• Garden and lobby corridor route – A more sheltered internal path links the Palace lobby toward Tropical and Colonial, better in midday heat and smoother for strollers or wheelchairs.
• Room to pool to beach path – From Oaxaca, Michoacán, Jalisco, or Yucatán, guests exit via elevators or stairs into the central courtyard, cross the main pool deck, then step directly onto the sand.
• Quieter wing approaches – Outer ends of Oaxaca and Michoacán use side paths that feed into the same beachfront promenade, giving a calmer start and finish to walks.
• Running loops within Palace – Shorter runs circle the U shaped footprint by combining the beachfront lane with the inner garden paths around the main pool and buildings.
• Extended complex runs – Longer jogs follow the continuous beach path north through Tropical and Colonial toward the mall area, then return along the same coastal spine.

How are accommodation buildings and room numbers mapped at Barcelo Maya Palace to help guests locate their rooms?

Rooms at Barcelo Maya Palace are organized by named buildings around a U shape, with on site maps and signage guiding you from lobby to door.

Accommodation is grouped into low rise blocks named after Mexican states around the U shaped footprint. Jalisco and Yucatán sit nearer the main pool and theater in the center, while Oaxaca and Michoacán form the quieter outer wings closer to the sea. The lobby is at the inland base of the U, so “closer to lobby” or “ocean front” in your room type roughly tracks your walk length.

Publicly available information does not show a detailed room number grid. In practice, guests rely on building name signs, floor indicators by each elevator, a resort map from reception, and the Barceló app. Accessible Junior Suites sit on ground floors near the lobby, while many Premium Level ocean front suites cluster at the seaward ends of Oaxaca and Michoacán.

What are the approximate walking distances and times between Barcelo Maya resort lobbies and major attractions like the dolphinarium?

From Palace, expect 10–15 minutes to Tropical, 25–30 to Maya Mall, and up to 45 minutes for full length lobby to lobby walks.

Complex walking times cluster around a few key north south stretches used most often by guests.

• Palace lobby to Tropical lobby – About 10 to 15 minutes on the flat beachfront or garden paths, a comfortable daily walk for most guests.
• Palace lobby to central Colonial area – Roughly 15 to 20 minutes, depending on pace and heat, passing through or beside Tropical.
• Palace lobby to Maya Mall behind Caribe – Around 1.2 to 1.5 kilometers, typically 25 to 30 minutes each way at a moderate pace.
• Palace lobby to Beach lobby – Often 30 to 35 minutes on foot, as you continue past Colonial and Caribe to the older northern section.
• Palace lobby to Riviera (full length) – Walking the entire 1.5 mile complex can approach 40 to 45 minutes one way, better suited to runners or strong walkers.
• Dolphinarium note – Available material does not state its exact distance; plan for a central complex walk time similar to other mid resort attractions and verify on the on site map.

What is the layout of Barcelo Maya Mall, and where are its main shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues located?

Maya Mall sits behind the Maya Caribe lobby, with shops along a central spine and dining and entertainment clustered around Strikers and nearby venues.

The mall forms the complex’s commercial hub just inland from the beach, directly behind the Barceló Maya Caribe lobby.

• Main spine and entrances – Guests arrive from Caribe lobby or nearby paths, entering an indoor, air conditioned corridor lined with shops and attractions.
• B Fashion boutique zone – High end brands like Boss Green, Lacoste, EA7, Armani Jeans, and Desigual cluster in the fashion area for resort wear and gifts.
• Gift shop and essentials area – A large store near the core corridor sells sunscreen, meds, snacks, tequila, tobacco, and generic souvenirs.
• Plaza Mexicana – A dedicated handicraft section showcases products from Mexico’s 32 states, ideal for more authentic souvenirs.
• Strikers Sports Bar & Bowling – The 24 hour food and drink anchor with bowling lanes sits in the entertainment cluster, acting as the mall’s late night hub.
• Casino and teen club – The casino, One Disco teen club, Haunted House, and Dark World sit near Strikers, grouping most evening activities in one zone.
• Ventura Fly & Ride access – Zip lines and go karts are reached from the mall area, with ticketing and entry points tied to this central complex node.

How do the internal shuttle buses run around the Barcelo Maya resort complex, and which stops serve Barcelo Maya Palace?

Red double decker shuttles run a continuous loop between lobbies from Beach through Caribe, Colonial, Tropical and down to the Palace stop.

The shuttle system follows the resort’s linear layout, running a loop Beach Lobby ➔ Caribe Lobby ➔ Colonial Lobby ➔ Tropical Lobby ➔ Palace Lobby. Buses are scheduled about every 15 to 20 minutes from roughly 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM, although bunching can create shorter bursts and gaps of up to 30 minutes, especially around dinner times. Palace functions as the end of the line, so buses usually start empty there, which helps when heading north.

At Palace, the main shuttle stop sits by the lobby entrance under a shaded area. Guests returning from the Maya Mall or northern lobbies sometimes encounter full buses during peak evening hours, since Palace is the final drop, so it is smart to allow extra time coming back south at night.

Which Barcelo Maya resort within the complex has the most convenient and highest-rated beach access?

Within the complex, the Maya Beach section is best for easy sandy entry, while Palace’s shore is stronger for snorkeling than soft sand swimming.

Available information most clearly contrasts the Palace zone with the Maya Beach section for water entry and use.

Resort section	Beach character and access	Relative convenience for swimming
Maya Palace	Beautiful but rocky in places, patches of coral and stone underfoot.	Less convenient for bare feet, better if you value snorkeling and marine life.
Maya Beach	Noted for smoother, sandy bottom and easier walk in entry.	Most convenient for casual swimmers and kids who want soft sand underfoot.
Other sections (Caribe, Colonial, Tropical, Riviera)	Public sources do not detail precise sand versus rock mix.	Treated as standard access; no clear evidence they surpass Maya Beach.

Overall, guests who care most about easy barefoot swimming usually walk or shuttle to the Maya Beach area, while those staying at Palace gain top notch on site snorkeling directly off their own shoreline.

What wheelchair-accessible routes, ramps, and elevators are available at Barcelo Maya Palace for guests with limited mobility?

All Palace buildings have elevators and smoother lobby corridors, plus ramps to pools and beach, but many outdoor paths use tiring cobblestone.

Most accessibility hinges on choosing smoother routes and staying close to the lobby and ground floor corridors.

• Lobby and corridor routes: Use the interior lobby and connector corridors whenever possible; surfaces here are smoother and far less jolting for wheelchairs and strollers.
• Cobblestone plazas and exterior paths: Many outdoor walkways use textured, cobblestone style paving that creates vibration fatigue, so these are best minimized for longer trips.
• Elevators in room buildings: All three story buildings, including Oaxaca, Michoacán, Jalisco, and Yucatán, have elevators, though cabins can be tight for large scooters.
• Accessible Junior Suites near lobby: Eight accessible Junior Suites sit on ground floors close to the lobby, reducing elevator reliance and shrinking daily travel distances.
• Pool and common area ramps: Ramped entries lead from main building levels down to pool decks and shared areas, avoiding stairs for most major vertical changes.
• Beach ramp and beach wheelchairs: A solid ramp reaches onto the sand, and beach wheelchairs with balloon tires are available in limited numbers via concierge on request.

What is the typical driving route and distance from Cancun International Airport to Barcelo Maya Palace?

The drive from Cancun Airport to Barcelo Maya Palace is about 79 km south along Highway 307, usually taking 70 to 90 minutes.

Vehicles follow Federal Highway 307 south from Cancún International Airport toward Playa del Carmen and Tulum, then turn off at the Barceló entrance on the coastal side of the road. The resort entrance leads directly toward the internal driveway and down to the Palace lobby at the southern end of the complex. Distance is roughly 79 kilometers, and normal drive time runs about 70 to 90 minutes in typical traffic.

Private, pre booked transfers are the cleanest option for this route. Airport taxis are significantly more expensive and often negotiated on the spot. The ADO bus stops on the highway near Xpu Há, leaving almost 2 kilometers to the resort gate, which is impractical and unsafe to walk with luggage, so it only works if you plan to connect with the internal shuttle at the entrance.

What is the floor plan and room layout of a Junior Suite Ocean Front at Barcelo Maya Palace?

Junior Suite Ocean Front units span about 55 m², with separate entry, bath, living, sleeping, and jacuzzi terrace zones facing the sea.

Each Junior Suite Ocean Front measures about 595 square feet and divides into clear zones. The entry hall holds large closets with safe, shelves, iron, and Premium Level amenities. The bathroom area sits just off this hall and uses a separate toilet room, dual vanity, and both a standalone shower and a bathtub, so two people can use it at once.

Beyond the hall, a living zone with two large sofas and a coffee table sits between the bathroom and terrace, often serving as the sleeping area for children at night. The sleeping zone holds a king or two doubles oriented toward the balcony. Outside, a furnished terrace with an ocean facing view usually includes a private jacuzzi in Premium Level units.

Archive Barceló Maya Palace Maps

Below are all official map versions released for Barceló Maya Palace between 2023 and 2012.

2023-2024 Barceló Maya Palace Map (Official 2023 Edition)

2021-2022 Barceló Maya Palace Map (Official 2021 Edition)

2017 Barceló Maya Palace Map

2012 Barceló Maya Palace Map