Barcelo Karmina Palace Deluxe All Inclusive

This 7-storey hotel comprises a total of 324 rooms of which 298 are junior suites and 26 are suites. The architecture and property have been modelled on Mexico's authentic Mayan palaces. Guests will truly enjoy their holiday in one of the lavish suites. Facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and a lift in addition to an air-conditioned café, a hairdressing salon, 5 bars, a nightclub, a theatre hall, a games room, a TV room, 3 restaurants, conference facilities, Internet access and a WLAN access point. Younger guests may participate in kids' club activities or let off steam in the playground. There are room and laundry services to take advantage of as well as car parking for those arriving by car.

The suites each come with a spacious balcony or a ground floor patio with views out over the garden or sea. Affording warm and inviting décors, there is a colour scheme of cream comforters accentuated by tropical yellow and blue fabrics bearing palm tree insignias on the pillows and pull-out sofa beds. The new local artwork of handcrafted artists adorns the walls and brightly coloured pottery lamps complete the look. Further room amenities include a bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio, a minibar, coffee and tea making facilities, ironing equipment, a double or king-sized bed, a hire safe and centrally controlled air conditioning and heating.

There are 6 swimming pools with a children's pool in the outdoor complex as well as a poolside snack bar and sun loungers and parasols that have been laid out ready for use. Further leisure offerings include steam baths, spa treatments and a massage service and it is additionally possible to participate in the water aerobics sessions or to try out water skiing, jet skiing, motor boating, diving, sailing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, pedalo boating, tennis, table tennis, aerobics, archery, road/ mountain biking, beach volleyball, billiards, golf, or gymnastics. There is an in-house gym to work out in. An entertainment programme provides some variation and amusement for guests both young and old. The hotel puts on nightly shows that are performed beneath the stars in the outdoor Mayan dinner theatre or Buddha Gardens. Guests may enjoy side-splitting comedy routines, pulsing Latin rhythms dance shows, Vegas-style acts and Mexican-themed events. The nearest golf course is 50 km away.