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Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyvsOccidental at Xcaret Destination
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults OnlyOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.6
8.0
Beach
9.2
8.9
Food
7.6
7.4
Service
8.7
7.3
Rooms
8.6
7.2
Value
8.0
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Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (7,797)
Google Rating
4.7 (38,209)
From $98
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
80 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.9
7.6
Food
7.4
8.7
Service
7.3
8.6
Rooms
7.2
8.1
Pools
8.5
8.0
Value
—
—
Family
8.6
8.9
Romance
—
7.0
Nightlife
—
8.6
Quiet
—
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Adventure
9.2
8.0
Wellness
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Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Quiet
—
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
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Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 80 min from CUN
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Excellent Xpu-Ha beach
- Adults-only setting
- Good room sizes
- Relaxed natural resort layout
- Seven-restaurant dining footprint
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Royal Tulum - Adults Only
- Food quality can be inconsistent
- Cocktail quality varies by bar
- Limited nightlife
- Privileged-category upsell affects access to some perks
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