Scores at a Glance
Hotel Xcaret ArteHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
9.0
9.5
Beach
8.1
9.4
Food
9.2
9.5
Service
·
9.5
Rooms
·
9.4
Luxury
9.1
9.4
Value
·
9.0
Romance
8.9
9.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.5 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (6,232) | Google Rating | 4.9 (918) (better) |
| From $412 | Price / Night (pp) | From $359 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.2 | Food | 9.5 (better) |
| – | Service | 9.5 |
| – | Rooms | 9.4 |
| – | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| – | Value | 9.0 |
| 8.9 | Romance | 9.7 (better) |
| – | Quiet | 9.5 |
| 9.6 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.9 |
| – | Remote work | 7.4 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 0 and Hurawalhi Island Resort leads on 8.
Vibes
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hurawalhi Island Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
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.
Pros · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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.
Cons · Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
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