Scores at a Glance
Hotel Benalma Costa del SolOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.0
8.0
Beach
8.0
8.9
Food
7.6
7.4
Service
8.0
7.3
Rooms
7.7
7.2
Value
7.8
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (3,459)
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
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Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.9
7.6
Food
7.4
8.0
Service
7.3
7.7
Rooms
7.2
8.2
Pools
8.5
7.8
Value
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8.1
Family
8.6
7.3
Quiet
—
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Adventure
9.2
7.0
Remote work
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Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.
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