Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
8.1
9.0
Beach
7.4
8.1
Food
8.0
9.2
Service
8.6
·
Rooms
7.6
·
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
7.9
·
Romance
7.6
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (9,162) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,232) |
| (better)From $38 | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 7.4 | Beach | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | – |
| 7.6 | Rooms | – |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 7.9 | Value | – |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| 7.6 | Romance | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 9.6 (better) |
| 7.6 | Wellness | – |
| 7.5 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 3 and Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 5.
Vibes
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Club Hotel Dolphin | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
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 · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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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