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Hotel Xcaret ArtevsLopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Hotel Xcaret ArteLopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
8.1
7.8
Food
9.2
8.7
Service
·
8.5
Rooms
·
8.8
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
·
7.6
Romance
8.9
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (6,232) | Google Rating | 4.5 (13,721) |
| 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 | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.1 | Beach | 7.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.7 |
| – | Service | 8.5 |
| – | Rooms | 8.8 |
| – | Pools | 9.3 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| 9.6 | Adventure | – |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
| – | Remote work | 8.1 |
Of the 4 measures we call, Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 3 and Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa leads on 1.
Vibes
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- 6 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from LPA
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 · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- Huge pool complex
- Strong spa and wellness infrastructure
- Large dining and bar inventory
- Walkable Meloneras location
- Family rooms and kids club
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 · Lopesan Costa Meloneras, Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is optional and package-dependent
- Not a classic direct-sand beachfront resort
- Large resort scale
- Premium dining rules need confirmation
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