Barcelo Karmina - All Inclusive

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  First Mexico all inclusive and not the last Barcelo

  I’ve scavenged, researched and watched hundreds of videos months before going for my husbands bday. We went as a family of 3 and 2 friends. If you are looking for brand new, latest and greatest, this resort is not for you. Have to be mindful that this is provincial Mexico and expect to see things differently from wherever country we come from. On that note, Barcelo Karmina provided way more than what I was expecting! Yes the beach is small but it keeps the waves out and water is clear enough to snorkel in. Saw different types of fish down there, very exciting! Tip, wear water shoes, the sand is not pure and is a little rocky but this little cove is exactly what we were looking for. On slow days, usually mid weeks, there is only one specialty restaurant open. We tried all 3 and the best one is the Mexican restaurant cause of the flavor then the Japanese because of all the fresh seafood. Italian was just ok in our book. The waiters in all 3 restaurants worked their butts off and you can tell. We loved the buffet. It does rotate and there are some dishes that were the same but who doesn't want chilaquiles everyday for breakfast?! There were tons of options for the baby aswell, and the staff was great offering us drinks and remembering our faces! We saw some night shows and all were entertaining. You can tell the performers all work hard and give their all. The cheese fries and ice cream at the shack is the perfect mid day snack along with a margarita, again, service A+++ Lets talk about our room. Just wow! The view, the fresh air, the privacy, this is where your money goes! Even the non premium rooms had great views just outside their door! The premium lounge is small but its great to hang out in after walking around in the sun, getting a little or a lot buzzed before meals and just relaxing in the AC. We didn’t use the pools but a lot of people were having a blast at each and every direction. Overall we had such a great experience, would definitely recommend! Here’s a few tips. **tips*** - get your own private transfer to and from the airport ( I recommend Tours De Manzanillo) such great folks to deal with! - there is an atm right under the stairs of main lobby if you need to get money. Front desk will exchange 500 mxn a day for smaller bills. -Scan your wrist band! All the information you need from activity times, room service menu and in betweens are in there. - get premium, specially if you are looking for the nicer top floor rooms and those premium drinks. - return your towel cards! This will help you at check out. I think they charge if you don’t - room service is included in premium (except for alcohol) - don’t be afraid to test your spanish skills! The staff are very much appreciative that you are trying even just small words. Even if you don’t, there are a good amount that are very fluent in english. - tip! Smile, relax, you are going on a holiday.

  Mar 01, 2025
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  Wonderful time in Karmina!

  Got back late last night from our trip to Karmina! This was our third stay at the property over twenty plus years. The most spectacular thing about the Karmina, in my opinion, would be the gorgeous grounds and the spectacular pools. They make for a very lovely setting. We rested so well! The rooms are lovely and spacious. Very quiet restful time in Karmina. Exactly what we needed! Our maid in room # 4006 was excellent. Overall, I would give the experience a 3.8. The food is good I wouldn't say spectacular. But it is also reflective of the price of the resort. It is a very reasonable amount of money for beautiful accommodations, food and beverages. The ala carte restaurants are quite nice. Not much guacamole this trip. It was only served in the Mexican Ala Carte restaurant and then pretty sparingly. My hunch is that it is expensive. Loved the salmon lox at breakfast with the beautiful array of fruits and veggies to start the day. As always, we are returning filled with gratitude for the lovely Mexican people that served us so beautifully! Thank you Karmina!

  Feb 28, 2025
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  Not a 4 star!

  Not a great place for Canadians. Lack of English speaking staff. The entertainment was mostly in Spanish and poor quality shows. Weekends the “locals” took over resort, which caused service to be worse. Took over pools and staff catered to locals. Poor beach. Poor bar service. Average food; expected more variety and better quality for a 4 star. Pillows on bed were horrible, sheets were worn and had holes. Not worth the money paid.

  Feb 24, 2025
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  Another Barcelona winner

  Enjoyed our stay (14 nights) Looking forward to going back this October and or February. The staff really made our time enjoyable.

  Feb 24, 2025
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  barcelo Karmina

  Beautiful setting, great amenities. Excelllent staff . Difficult to get around if you have mobility issues. Great variety of food and restaurants, but reservation system for specialty restaurants is not good (was told no reservation available, but went there and there were many empty tables) Lots of entertainment and activities if you want to do so.

  Feb 21, 2025