Scores at a Glance
Hilton Yala ResortHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
6.4
8.1
Food
8.5
9.2
Service
9.1
·
Rooms
9.0
·
Luxury
8.8
9.1
Value
7.3
·
Romance
·
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (582) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,232) |
| (better)From $228 | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 260 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | Beach | 8.1 (better) |
| 8.5 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | – |
| 9.0 | Rooms | – |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.3 | Value | – |
| – | Romance | 8.9 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 | Adventure | 9.6 (better) |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2 and Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 6.
Vibes
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hilton Yala Resort | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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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