Normally, it would be adults only for us, but we were last minute so I chose Barcelo instead of paying $10,000 usd for the adults only resort. This is a very good option for families. There were lots of activities. It is honestly Not a 5 star resort though. It is a 4 or 4.5 star resort at best depending on your tastes and past travel experiences. They do charge extra for the "Premium" experience. It is the way to go here, so book a premium room.
The highs include: The Premium Lounge. The curator, Sr. Victor is a treasure both as a person and for his delivery of service! Gloria at reception will be running this resort some day if they're smart enough to keep her! The food at the 3 specialty restaurants is as good or better than some of the legit 5 star resorts I've visited! The aptly-named, Margarita, serving drinks around the pool areas is a gem! Last but not least, the beds and pillows are outstanding!
The lows include: Paying extra for premium, as some of those "benefits" should be included in a base level. The rooms overall could use an upgrade and a resort this size needs more beach chairs. The raw bacon almost every morning, at both of the breakfast buffets, did not get me excited for the day ahead either.
Overall, Barceló is a pretty good resort with some truly excellent people delivering your experience. We had a good time!