What We Love
- The resort has a private beach with toe-loving sand on Santiago Peninsula with calm water for snorkeling.
- Junior Suite rooms have ocean or tropical garden views.
- There are six pools with the waterfalls - all surrounded by lush flowery gardens.
Things to Know
- The resort is only 30 minutes from the airport.
- You can upgrade to Club Premium and enjoy a pillow menu, nibbles & wine when you arrive.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers.
Resort Details
- Various Lounges/BarsFree drinks in any of our 5 bars, as well as nightly live music in the lobby bar.
- Various RestaurantsBugambilias - Themed buffet dinner every night.
Grill - Offering snacks and a salad bar (breakfast/lunch).
Capri - An la carte dinner restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine.
Agave - An la carte restaurant offering an extensive array of Mexican cuisine.
Kyoto - An la carte restaurant specializing in Japanese food.
La Taquiza - On-site snack bar.
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service†
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting†
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Exercise gym†
- Free parking
- Game room
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Internet services†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room service†
- Safe deposit box
- Shopping mall†
- Spa†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking†
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- Barceló Karmina Palace Deluxe Hotel offers wedding packages and services, honeymoon packages and romantic getaways. Our hotel staff includes a wedding coordinator who will relieve you of all the stress of planning the wedding of your dreams.
Please contact the hotel directly.
† Fees may apply
- Children's program, onsiteA supervised children’s activity club.
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site †
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †An on-site 18 hole golf course.
- Hot tub1 outdoor hot tub.
- Motorized Water Sports †
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- PoolThere are 6 pools on-site, including magnificent free-form interconnected swimming pools with slides, waterfalls and fountains. Together, they form the focal point of the resort. This property also has swim-up bars.
- Spa †
- Tennis court †There are 2 tennis courts on-site. There are 2 lit tennis courts onsite.
- Golf †Golf course located within a mile of property.
- On-site EntertainmentGuest can enjoy lively evening shows at the Maya Theater.
- Other Local AttractionsA multitude of exhilarating activities and tours are offered at the Barceló Karmina Palace Deluxe including:
Aqua-aerobics Beach volleyball
Water basketball Area shopping
Billiards Water polo
Dancing classes Windsurfing
Kayaking Sport fishing
Stretching Swimming
Golf
Entertainment programs
Visit the turtle sanctuary (El Tortugario)
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
8928 reviews
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Feb 14, 2026Nice property
Overall a very attentive resort and we would return. I'd rate it 5 star for service (for which we consistently tipped). I think the facilities were probably 5 star when first built, but I'd say more like a solid 4 now as there is some cosmetic aging that might bother some guests (eg: faded, chipped and stained marble counter tops in rooms). Rooms are very spacious and comfortable with huge bathrooms. Pools were nice with lots of space for everyone. Could use a few patio chairs in pool area for those who prefer to sit vs lounge or who have mobility issues. Found that at times it was a little loud; the sound system could be at a lower volume. Cove was lovely with lots of soft sand and interesting and curious fish. Water slide was very fast and fun. Food was good with enough options for a variety of tastes. The Agave (Mexican) restaurant on the point was exceptional with tasty food that was nicely presented in a beautiful setting. Japanese restaurant was also very good. Did not try the Italian. Bear in mind that the long white bridge you see in pictures is off limits. The land on either side and the bridge are for the golf course and are not part of the resort. There is no direct access to Salagua Beach (south side). Despite what other reviews may indicate, the access has clearly been closed for years and there is a sign warning of crocodiles. It is true. We saw a large crocodile in a "puddle" beside the resort driveway. Similarly, the waterfront just north of the resort can theoretically be accessed through a gate for golfers, but if you exit, security is likely to refuse re-entry and the only option then is to walk up the hill and around to the lobby entrance. If you like long beach walks, the best option is to walk or taxi (or Uber) to Miramar or Salagua beaches. We preferred Miramar.
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Feb 14, 2026Nightly Dining Options Not as Promoted
Found the facilities and grounds well maintained. Check-in was a bit arduous, business like versus welcoming, but interactions with staff beyond that were pleasant. The resort was not that crowded until Friday night when the number of guests increased dramatically. Even then, Saturday had plenty of pool area loungers open except the adult only pool that was busy throughout our stay. Note the hydro pool jets were off during our four day stay. Nightly entertainment was very good. Food options were NOT as advertised. As others noted, you need reservations beyond the buffet and upon arrival, you will find non-buffet options booked for 2-3 days out. NOT disclosed is ONLY ONE non-buffet dining option is available nightly, i.e. they are on a nightly rotation. We did enjoy the Italian alternative. It was excellent. Reservations appeared to be limited to 50 diners that evening. The buffet is not great you can likely find something to your tastes amount the options
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Feb 08, 2026No call back.
No follow up to my correspondence. None. No follow up to my correspondence. None. No follow up to my correspondence. None. No follow up to my correspondence. No follow up to my correspondence. None. No follow up to my correspondence. None.
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Feb 07, 2026
A short 3 night stay.
This is a beautiful property, very impressive building architecture and lovely landscaped grounds. There are, however, a lot of stairs to navigate. The rooms are large and well appointed. The staff are all friendly and helpful. The food was good but not exceptional. Overall a very pleasant stay. The premium level experience was worth the extra cost.
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Feb 04, 2026
Great hotel a whole experience!
Everything is well taught for all ages, very much a family atmosphere, very recommended 10/10
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed