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Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusivevsOccidental at Xcaret Destination
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Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.8
8.0
Beach
8.6
8.9
Food
8.2
7.4
Service
8.5
7.3
Rooms
8.8
7.2
Luxury
8.5
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Value
8.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Occidental at Xcaret Destination |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (51,721) | Google Rating | 4.7 (39,265) |
| From $119 | Price / Night (pp) | From $92 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| – | Airport Transfer | 55 min |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Occidental at Xcaret Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Food | 7.4 |
| (better)8.5 | Service | 7.3 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 7.2 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 8.5 | Luxury | – |
| 8.3 | Value | – |
| (better)9.2 | Family | 8.6 |
| 7.4 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 9.2 |
| 7.7 | Accessibility | – |
Of the 9 measures we call, Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive leads on 7 and Occidental at Xcaret Destination leads on 2.
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Occidental at Xcaret Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive | Measure | Occidental at Xcaret Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
Pros · Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons · Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
Cons · Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Dinner reservations are a recurring pain point
- Food and service are inconsistent
- Some rooms feel older
- Not the same product as Hotel Xcaret México
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