Scores at a Glance
Creta Maris ResortOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
8.6
8.9
Food
9.0
7.4
Service
8.8
7.3
Rooms
8.4
7.2
Value
8.6
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (5,628)
Google Rating
4.7 (38,209)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.9
9.0
Food
7.4
8.8
Service
7.3
8.4
Rooms
7.2
9.5
Pools
8.5
8.6
Value
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9.5
Family
8.6
8.2
Nightlife
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Adventure
9.2
Vibes
Yes
Lively
—
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
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Yes
Kids
Yes
Creta Maris Resort
- 17 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from HER
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Creta Maris Resort
- True all-inclusive product
- 17 pools and waterpark
- Seven restaurants and nine bars
- Blue Flag beachfront
- Excellent family and teen fit
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Creta Maris Resort
- Large resort scale
- Some room decor may feel dated
- Reservations and layout require planning
- Spa costs extra
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