Scores at a Glance
Hammock Cove AntiguaHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.6
8.1
Food
9.1
9.2
Service
9.2
·
Rooms
9.4
·
Luxury
9.2
9.1
Value
8.2
·
Romance
9.5
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (217) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,232) |
| From $1061 | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.1 |
| 9.1 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | – |
| 9.4 | Rooms | – |
| 8.7 | Pools | – |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 8.2 | Value | – |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 8.9 |
| 9.3 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 9.6 |
| 8.5 | Wellness | – |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Hammock Cove Antigua leads on 5 and Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 2.
Vibes
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Hammock Cove Antigua
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 30 min from ANU
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Hammock Cove Antigua
- All-villa, private plunge-pool format.
- Strong luxury and romance fit.
- High-touch, adults-only atmosphere.
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 · Hammock Cove Antigua
- Small resort with limited nightlife.
- Spa is extra.
- Local fees are payable separately.
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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