Scores at a Glance
Anantara Maia Seychelles VillasHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
9.2
8.1
Food
8.9
9.2
Service
9.4
·
Rooms
9.6
·
Luxury
9.5
9.1
Romance
9.6
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (373) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,232) |
| From $970 | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)21 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Beach | 8.1 |
| 8.9 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.4 | Service | – |
| 9.6 | Rooms | – |
| (better)9.5 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 8.9 |
| 9.4 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 9.6 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas leads on 6 and Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 2.
Vibes
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 21 min from SEZ
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
- Very private all-villa layout.
- Large private pool villas with dedicated villa host service.
- Quiet beachfront setting on Anse Louis.
Pros · Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Exceptional design, art-focused architecture and strong food identity.
- Included access and transportation to Grupo Xcaret parks materially improves value for active travelers.
- Excellent fit for couples, food-focused travelers and adults who want a resort with more to do than beach and pool.
Cons · Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
- All-inclusive terms require manual verification because current public offer pages emphasize packages and dining rather than a simple plan grid.
- Limited traditional restaurant count compared with larger resorts.
Cons · Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Expensive compared with typical Riviera Maya all-inclusives.
- The beach is beautiful but cove-style and not the best fit for long open-ocean beach walkers.
- Some guests find dining reservations and app logistics frustrating.
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