Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya TropicalHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
8.1
9.0
Beach
7.7
8.1
Food
7.5
9.2
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
8.3
·
Romance
·
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Barceló Maya Tropical | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (25,953) (better) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,217) |
| From $102 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Barceló Maya Tropical | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 7.7 | Beach | 8.1 (better) |
| 7.5 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 8.3 | Value | – |
| 8.6 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.9 |
| – | Adventure | 9.6 |
Vibes
| Barceló Maya Tropical | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| – | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Barceló Maya Tropical | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Barceló Maya Tropical
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from CUN
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Barceló Maya Tropical
- Major Riviera Maya resort-complex access
- Strong family value
- Officially all-inclusive with multiple restaurants and bars
- Family room and Premium Level suite options
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 · Barceló Maya Tropical
- Dining reservations and specialty vouchers require planning
- Beach conditions can be mixed by section and season
- Large-resort scale will not suit travelers seeking boutique quiet
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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