Scores at a Glance
Hotel Xcaret ArteJAZ Makadina
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.1
9.0
Food
9.2
8.8
Service
·
9.2
Rooms
·
8.5
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
·
8.7
Romance
8.9
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (6,232) | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,511) (better) |
| From $412 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.8 |
| – | Service | 9.2 |
| – | Rooms | 8.5 |
| – | Pools | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 8.7 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| (better)9.6 | Adventure | 8.7 |
Of the 5 measures we call, Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 2 and JAZ Makadina leads on 3.
Vibes
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 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
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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