Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaOccidental Tucancún
Overall
7.8
7.9
Beach
5.8
8.4
Food
7.4
7.4
Service
8.2
7.8
Rooms
7.6
7.3
Value
7.8
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
7.9
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.3 (9,325)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
70 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
8.4
7.4
Food
7.4
8.2
Service
7.8
7.6
Rooms
7.3
8.2
Pools
8.0
7.8
Value
7.8
8.0
Family
8.0
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Occidental Tucancún
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — Occidental Tucancún
- True all-inclusive product
- Hotel Zone beachfront location
- Three-pool setup
- Kids club for ages 4–11
- Good value positioning for Cancún
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons — Occidental Tucancún
- Food reviews are mixed
- Room condition can vary
- Seasonal sargassum risk
- Not a top luxury pick