My wife and I stayed here 12/28 and paid $310 for a double. Lonely Planet calls this the "most luxurious hotel in town" but fails to mention it is not luxurious and is way overpriced. The only benefit I see in this hotel is that it is all inclusive - food and drinks. Complex also includes condos. Food buffets and... More

I'm from Guayaquil, Ecuador. Whenever I go to Salinas, whether it's for the day or to stay, I choose BCM. There's no tricks: simple but great. I easily visit at least 4 times a year to stay as a guest, and to just lunch, at least 5 times a year. The staff's always nice, especially Maria in the cafe colón... More

I have stayed at this hotel more than once, with family or because of a conference. The rooms are nice, clean and very comfortable. Service to the rooms and in the cafeteria/restaurant is very good. We have also tried their "all included" packages for the weekend, and they are very good offers indeed. You get to use all the amenities... More

We had a nice ocean view bedroom. The bedroom was very big and clean as well. The food was average. We liked the free cocktails. Pina Colada's as much as you want. Most of the staff only speaks Spanish. Nice swimmingpool with a lot of sunbeds.

It is an all inclusive hotel. The food is nothing to write home about. The bathroom sink and tub had mold. There was no hot water on Monday, the day after all the weekenders had gone home. So if you are staying during the week BEWARE. It is close to the beach . The service is great though. THe people... More

"All-inclusive" is an exaggeration - what it really means is "all you can eat and drink, including domestic beer and only in designated restaurants". Japanese restaurant is not included. Some food was rotten and we got ill. Hotel management simply give us an evaluation form to fill it. The noise at the bar was intolerable (music volume too high). The... More

Very disappointed with the room. Bath was not clean, trash on the floor in the bedroom and on the table. Balcony was clean(windswept). Arrived late, after dinner, and was looking for a good hotel on appearance. As they say, never judge a book by its cover. Same goes for a hotel! Bed was just OK. Internet cost was outrageous and... More

Barcelo is a big, all inclusive hotel right on the beach with many facilities. Staff don't speak too much English but were very helpful and friendly. We had a very relaxing time and loved to swim in the ocean even though the hotel has 2 good pools. The ocean water is very clean and calm and you can swim without... More

I stayed in Barcelo for 4 days and 3 nights. We went off season it was still a bit chilly during the day. Its a nice hotel and clean and neat. Pros Good Price Good Location-not to close to the main shops Good Pools Great Prices for Massage and salons Gym option is nice Food was decent and some stuff... More