The plan is still on for the new adults-only section of the Barcelo Maya Grand resort to open either this Dec. 2019 or Jan. 2020. Those who visit the wonderfully informative site of Unofficial Barcelo Maya take note–there is a newer entry dated Dec. 2018 by Phil in Ottawa (look in the discussion section) that has recent pics of what the construction looks like. If you haven’t yet registered to post/respond in the discussion section, it is worthwhile to do so since you can then ask questions and get info from vacationers who have spent multiple trips going to this resort and are quite knowledgeable.
From what I understand, the new adults-only section will be called “Riviera” and will consist of 850 guest rooms for those 18+, a large convention center, one buffet, four specialty restaurants, and lots of swim-up suites (that’s what I intend to book). Please share info you might have about this new resort so that we all can drool with anticipation!