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Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortvsHotel Xcaret Arte
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Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.7
8.1
Food
8.7
9.2
Service
9.2
·
Rooms
8.9
·
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
8.0
·
Romance
·
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.6 (1,775) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,232) |
| (better)From $163 | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Beach | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.7 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | – |
| 8.9 | Rooms | – |
| 7.9 | Pools | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 8.0 | Value | – |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 8.9 |
| – | Adventure | 9.6 |
Of the 6 measures we call, Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort leads on 3 and Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 3.
Vibes
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| – | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent service reputation
- Strong snorkeling access
- Large suite-style rooms
- Walkable or short taxi access to San Miguel
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 · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- No sandy beach
- Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
- Smaller pool scene
- Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal
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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