Scores at a Glance
Hurawalhi Island ResortOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
9.5
8.0
Beach
9.4
8.9
Food
9.5
7.4
Service
9.5
7.3
Rooms
9.4
7.2
Luxury
9.4
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Value
9.0
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Romance
9.7
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.5
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (913)
Google Rating
4.7 (38,209)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
40 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
9.4
Beach
8.9
9.5
Food
7.4
9.5
Service
7.3
9.4
Rooms
7.2
8.8
Pools
8.5
9.4
Luxury
—
9.0
Value
—
—
Family
8.6
9.7
Romance
—
9.5
Quiet
—
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Adventure
9.2
8.9
Wellness
—
7.4
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded
Cons — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Dinner reservations are a recurring pain point
- Food and service are inconsistent
- Some rooms feel older
- Not the same product as Hotel Xcaret México