Scores at a Glance
Hotel GuaranaOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.6
8.0
Beach
—
8.9
Food
8.4
7.4
Service
—
7.3
Rooms
8.4
7.2
Value
8.6
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.6
Overall Score
8.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (3,103)
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
35 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
—
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
7.4
—
Service
7.3
8.4
Rooms
7.2
9.0
Pools
8.5
8.6
Value
—
9.0
Family
8.6
—
Adventure
9.2
Vibes
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Guarana
- 5 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from FAO
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Hotel Guarana
- True all-inclusive
- Four restaurants and four bars
- Five-pool setup
- Kids club ages 4-12
- Tiki Splash Park ages 4-15
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Hotel Guarana
- Not beachfront
- Specialty buffets are reservation and occupancy dependent
- Imported premium liquor not evidenced
- Seasonal closure
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