Scores at a Glance
Hotel NYX CancunOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.3
8.0
Beach
9.0
8.9
Food
8.4
7.4
Service
8.4
7.3
Rooms
7.8
7.2
Value
8.5
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (8,721)
Google Rating
4.7 (38,209)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
9.0
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
7.4
8.4
Service
7.3
7.8
Rooms
7.2
7.2
Pools
8.5
8.5
Value
—
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Family
8.6
7.2
Nightlife
—
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Adventure
9.2
Vibes
Yes
Lively
—
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel NYX Cancun
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from CUN
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Hotel NYX Cancun
- Verified all-inclusive meal plan
- Excellent Hotel Zone beach
- Four restaurants
- Strong value positioning
- Walkable to La Isla area
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Hotel NYX Cancun
- All-inclusive is optional, not the only plan
- Small pool scene
- No verified kids club
- Standard rooms get more caveats
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