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

Dining
The resort serves tasty drinks along with delicious cuisines from various restaurants and bars.
OnSite Dining
  • Various Lounges/Bars
    Free drinks in any of our 5 bars, as well as nightly live music in the lobby bar.
  • Various Restaurants
    Bugambilias -  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.
Room service, an exercise gym, housekeeping, a spa, shopping mall and more are available.
On-Site Amenities
  • 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†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • 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

Guests can enjoy nearby golf, water sports, direct access to the beach and more fun activities.
On-Site Recreation
  • Children's program, onsite
    A 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 tub
    1 outdoor hot tub.
  • Motorized Water Sports †
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
  • Pool
    There 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.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    Golf course located within a mile of property.
On-Site Attraction
  • On-site Entertainment
    Guest can enjoy lively evening shows at the Maya Theater.
Off-Site Attraction
  • Other Local Attractions
    A 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

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 8636 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Overpriced, unpleasant young female staff, over crowded & understaffed kitchen, cruise ship vibes.

    This was our second time here, the first being our honeymoon. Dirty air ducts in vent returns and closet wood slits. CAR WAS KEYED IN THE PARKING LOT on the lower level. Came to make reservations for evening dining at 9:30am and was turned away telling us we need to come back after 10am. Woman was very snooty about it. Apparently we picked a bad time to come because the buffet was often out of stock on many food items, and with only one person making omelettes you have to wait in line for 15 minutes while the rest of your family eats or their food gets cold, waiting. Didn't use the pools because it was full of 100's of people who were drinking, and never got out of the pool, all day. It should have been a classy experience, considering the prices, but it ended up feeling like being on an over crowded cruise ship. Bus boy service, however was FANTASTIC. However, we won't be back.

    Sep 08, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Another relaxing getaway...

    Judging by all the expensive cars in the underground parking lot, this resort is frequented primarily by well-to-do Tapatíos (people from Guadalajara) and other Mexicans from neighboring states! This creates an extremely friendly vibe amongst the guests with a surprising amount fluent in English. If you don't mind saying "Buenos Dias" to 20 - 30 guests on your walk to the breakfast buffet every morning, then you will easily embrace this resort. Cancun may have the white sand and picturesque beaches but this resort offers a true classy Mexican experience and you don't have to speak fluent Spanish to immerse yourself in the culture. Be sure to walk along the little road, through a couple of other resorts, to Las Hadas (The Fairies) and the marina there - maybe have lunch or dinner on the quayside...

    Aug 22, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    My experience at Karmina Barcelo

    The night show was incredible. Food was really good AND the hotel staff was really kind and friendly. The performers at the night show went above and beyond, truly a great show.

    Aug 19, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Awesome as always

    Me and our family have been arraiving at Karmina Palace for our vacations for the last 5 years. Each and every time food is good, dervice is the best, we like it and enjoy it a lot.

    Aug 19, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Paid for Resort Style accommodation but was not at par Resort style

    The stay there was disappointing. It didn’t feel like I was at a Resort because the food quality was not good at all and the rooms need some remodeling as well as new bedding sheets.

    Aug 16, 2025
General Policy
  • 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

{{title}}