Scores at a Glance
Four Seasons Bora BoraHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
9.3
9.0
Beach
9.5
8.1
Food
·
9.2
Service
9.3
·
Rooms
9.1
·
Luxury
·
9.1
Romance
9.6
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (905) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,232) |
| From $978 | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.1 |
| – | Food | 9.2 |
| 9.3 | Service | – |
| 9.1 | Rooms | – |
| – | Luxury | 9.1 |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 8.9 |
| – | Adventure | 9.6 |
Of the 6 measures we call, Four Seasons Bora Bora leads on 5 and Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 1.
Vibes
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Four Seasons Bora Bora | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Overwater bungalows
- Mount Otemanu views
- Lagoon sanctuary snorkeling
- Polynesian spa rituals
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Iconic lagoon and Mount Otemanu views.
- High-service luxury experience with strong Reddit and review-platform sentiment.
- Excellent romance and overwater-bungalow fit.
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 · Four Seasons Bora Bora
- Very high pricing makes value sensitive to room category and dining choices.
- A small number of guest reviews mention wear in some bungalows, so renovated-room confirmation is worthwhile.
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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