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Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by MeliávsOccidental at Xcaret Destination
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by MeliáOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.1
8.0
Beach
7.2
8.9
Food
7.7
7.4
Service
8.0
7.3
Rooms
7.8
7.2
Value
8.1
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.2 (8,645)
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
7.2
Beach
8.9
7.7
Food
7.4
8.0
Service
7.3
7.8
Rooms
7.2
8.9
Pools
8.5
8.1
Value
—
9.0
Family
8.6
6.6
Quiet
—
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Adventure
9.2
6.8
Remote work
—
Vibes
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
- 9 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from AGP
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
- Major Beach Club waterpark
- Family entertainment and kids club
- All-inclusive snack and bar infrastructure
- Good airport access from Málaga
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Holiday World Polynesia, Affiliated by Meliá
- Not direct beachfront
- Food and cleanliness feedback is mixed
- Busy/noisy family atmosphere
- Exact entrance coordinates need manual confirmation
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