Scores at a Glance
Hotel Xcaret ArteHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.1
8.8
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
·
9.0
Rooms
·
8.9
Luxury
9.1
8.7
Value
·
7.8
Romance
8.9
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (6,232) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,466) (better) |
| From $412 | Price / Night (pp) | From $284 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.5 |
| – | Service | 9.0 |
| – | Rooms | 8.9 |
| – | Pools | 9.3 |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 8.7 |
| – | Value | 7.8 |
| – | Family | 9.5 |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| – | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 9.6 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.1 |
Of the 6 measures we call, Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 2 and Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana leads on 4.
Vibes
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from PUJ
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 Ziva Cap Cana
- Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
- Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.
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 Ziva Cap Cana
- Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
- Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
- Not the quietest fit for couples without children.
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