Scores at a Glance
Hotel Xcaret ArteHyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
8.1
9.0
Food
9.2
8.2
Service
·
8.7
Rooms
·
8.8
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
·
8.2
Romance
8.9
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.9 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (6,232) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,077) (better) |
| From $412 | Price / Night (pp) | From $301 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.2 |
| – | Service | 8.7 |
| – | Rooms | 8.8 |
| – | Pools | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| – | Value | 8.2 |
| 8.9 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 8.0 |
| – | Quiet | 8.4 |
| 9.6 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.5 |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 8 measures we call, Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 3 and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana leads on 5.
Vibes
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 · Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
- Excellent Juanillo Beach setting.
- Strong adults-only romance fit with shared-resort variety.
- Good suite and swim-up room options.
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 · Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
- Some guest reports find food uneven for the price point.
- Premium wine lists and Blind Butcher add cost friction.
- The shared complex can feel less intimate than a stand-alone boutique adults-only resort.
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