Scores at a Glance
Hotel Xcaret ArteOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
8.1
8.2
Food
9.2
8.0
Service
·
8.2
Rooms
·
7.9
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
·
8.4
Romance
8.9
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (6,232) | Google Rating | 4.6 (18,140) (better) |
| From $412 | Price / Night (pp) | From $103 (better) |
| 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 | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Beach | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.0 |
| – | Service | 8.2 |
| – | Rooms | 7.9 |
| – | Pools | 8.5 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 8.4 |
| – | Family | 8.5 |
| (better)8.9 | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| – | Quiet | 7.3 |
| 9.6 | Adventure | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.8 |
Of the 7 measures we call, Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 3 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 4.
Vibes
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Hotel Xcaret Arte | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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