Head to head
Girandella Resort, Valamar CollectionvsOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Share as a post ↗
Scores at a Glance
Girandella Resort, Valamar CollectionOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.5
8.0
Beach
8.8
8.9
Food
8.0
7.4
Service
8.3
7.3
Rooms
8.4
7.2
Value
7.6
—
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (2,887)
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
60 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.0
Food
7.4
8.3
Service
7.3
8.4
Rooms
7.2
—
Pools
8.5
7.6
Value
—
8.7
Family
8.6
—
Adventure
9.2
Vibes
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from PUY
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- Clear Adriatic beachfront location
- Family-focused all-inclusive section
- Walkable to Rabac
- Multiple resort sections for different traveler types
- Strong family amenities
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- All-inclusive is section-specific
- Croatia is outside the current country vocabulary
- Pebble beach
- Large resort can feel busy
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