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Hoteles Xcaret vs RIU

Hoteles Xcaret and RIU, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Hoteles Xcaret ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Hoteles XcaretRIU
Resorts in our catalog15
Average guest rating★ 4.5★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed6,11722,402
Nightly rates$500–$800+/nightUnder $300–$500/night
Adults-only resortsAll adults-only1 of 5
Five-star resorts1 of 15 of 5
WhereMexicoAruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score9.0/108.2/10
Beach score8.1/108.7/10
Food score9.2/107.8/10
Romance score8.9/108.2/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

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Want it property-level? Put Hotel Xcaret Arte and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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