Resort profiles
Every resort we have been able to source from its operator's own published information. Each profile states what the operator publishes, what it does not, and who the resort is wrong for.
Barcelo Aruba
Publishes both the kids club age band and its opening hours, which almost no operator does
Not for Families who want multiple pools and a water park
11 sourced facts · 4 fields the operator does not publish
Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only
States explicitly that children are allowed in shared complex facilities, which no other adults-only property we document does
Not for Anyone buying a wholly child-free environment
17 sourced facts · 4 fields the operator does not publish
Barcelo Bavaro Palace
Two themed water parks on site, which very few resorts at this scale publish
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
13 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish
Barcelo Maya Beach
Eight pools, published as a count and described by who each is for
Not for Travellers on a short stay
16 sourced facts · 8 fields the operator does not publish
Barcelo Maya Caribe
Publishes swim-up junior suite and swim-up suite categories by name
Not for Travellers on a short stay
17 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish
Barcelo Maya Palace
Five-hotel complex access materially increases what is usable on a one-week stay
Not for Adults who want a genuinely child-free resort
12 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
Children's programme spans ages 1 to 19 across three clubs, covering babies and teenagers
Not for Adults seeking a child-free resort
13 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa
Publishes a full room breakdown by category with counts and floor areas
Not for Travellers on a short stay
25 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
Publishes the kids club age range AND its opening hours, which two properties in thirty-four manage
Not for Travellers on a short stay
19 sourced facts · 5 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa
An exact room count of 517
Not for Travellers on a short stay
18 sourced facts · 8 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino
The smallest of the three Palladium hotels on this site at 366 rooms, with nine bars
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
21 sourced facts · 3 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Publishes its build and refurbishment years, which nothing else in our coverage does
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
20 sourced facts · 4 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Select Bavaro
Refurbished in 2025, the most recent refurbishment date we hold
Not for Anyone who wants a lot of pool for the size of the hotel
18 sourced facts · 4 fields the operator does not publish
Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres
265 of 493 rooms are poolside or pool-access categories, published with counts
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
17 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Atoll
Publishes an exact room count and an exact restaurant count, and names all three
Not for Anyone on a short trip
16 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Guanacaste
Publishes a two-bedroom family room category rather than describing rooms vaguely
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
13 sourced facts · 8 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Montego Bay
Same ten to fifteen minute transfer as the Palace property, usually at a lower tier
Not for Anyone who needs the minimum age confirmed
10 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Negril
Publishes both a two-bedroom family room and a swim-up suite
Not for Anyone on a short stay
13 sourced facts · 10 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Ocho Rios
Six pools including dedicated children's pools and an indoor playground for wet days
Not for Anyone taking a short trip
11 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Antillas
All published room categories are junior suites or suites
Not for Anyone booking specifically for a strictly adult environment
11 sourced facts · 10 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Aruba
Eight restaurants counted, the highest published count in our Aruba coverage
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
12 sourced facts · 9 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Baja California
Publishes both the airport distance and the expected drive time, which most of this chain does not
Not for Travellers on a short stay
14 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro
Eleven pools with two reserved for adults, which is unusual provision for both groups at once
Not for Adults wanting a child-free property rather than child-free pools
12 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica
Counts both its restaurants and its pools, which most of this chain does not
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
14 sourced facts · 9 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica
A ten to fifteen minute transfer, which on a short trip is worth more than most amenities
Not for Anyone who needs a confirmed minimum age
11 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Publishes an exact room count, which most of this chain does not
Not for Anyone on a short trip
16 sourced facts · 9 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Paradise Island
Names five restaurants individually with their cuisine and service format
Not for Anyone who needs the minimum age in writing before booking
10 sourced facts · 9 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Punta Cana
Publishes a separate teen club as well as a children's programme, which almost nothing in our coverage does
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
16 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
24-hour all-inclusive operation, which is not standard in this market
Not for Adults who want a child-free property rather than child-free zones
11 sourced facts · 8 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Reggae
Publishes both the distance and an expected drive time, and the drive time is under ten minutes
Not for Anyone booking specifically for a strictly adult environment
14 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Republica
Three of the five pools have swim-up bars, which is a real differentiator rather than a generic pool count
Not for Anyone who needs the minimum age confirmed before paying
9 sourced facts · 7 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Riu Santa Fe
Names eight dining venues individually, including a taco counter
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
12 sourced facts · 11 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Xcaret Arte
Food is the operator's own stated differentiator, with six named chefs and signature venues
Not for Adults expecting a strictly child-free environment
12 sourced facts · 8 fields the operator does not publish
Hotel Xcaret Mexico
The inclusion model genuinely removes the two biggest Riviera Maya add-on costs - park tickets and transport
Not for Travellers who want to stay on the property and do nothing
9 sourced facts · 10 fields the operator does not publish
Live Aqua Beach Resort Cancun
A genuine 18+ policy, unlike properties that admit 16 and 17 year olds under an adults-only label
Not for Families, in any configuration
8 sourced facts · 9 fields the operator does not publish
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Publishes its mandatory ecotax in actual figures, which almost no operator in this market does
Not for Anyone booking here assuming Xcaret park entry comes with the room
8 sourced facts · 8 fields the operator does not publish
Occidental Caribe
Publishes the kids club age band AND its opening hours
Not for Adults wanting a child-free resort
17 sourced facts · 4 fields the operator does not publish
Occidental Costa Cancun
Names all four restaurants with their cuisine
Not for Guests who want a late departure
14 sourced facts · 5 fields the operator does not publish
Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only
Publishes a minimum age of 18, the only adults-only property in our coverage that does
Not for Families
17 sourced facts · 3 fields the operator does not publish
Occidental Punta Cana
Publishes the a la carte split rather than a bare restaurant count, which is what actually determines dinner variety
Not for Adults seeking a child-free environment
11 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish
TRS Coral Hotel
94 of 473 rooms are swim-out categories, published with counts by category
Not for Anyone wanting a wholly child-free site
19 sourced facts · 2 fields the operator does not publish
TRS Turquesa Hotel
Twenty minutes from the airport, the shortest transfer in our Punta Cana coverage
Not for Anyone wanting a wholly child-free site
18 sourced facts · 5 fields the operator does not publish
TRS Yucatan Hotel
Adults-only accommodation and pools with access to a far larger dining estate than a standalone adults resort of this size could support
Not for Adults who want no children anywhere on the estate
13 sourced facts · 6 fields the operator does not publish