Scores at a Glance
Hurghada Marriott Beach ResortOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.4
8.0
Beach
8.5
8.9
Food
8.1
7.4
Service
8.6
7.3
Rooms
8.3
7.2
Value
7.8
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (7,137)
Google Rating
4.7 (38,209)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.9
8.1
Food
7.4
8.6
Service
7.3
8.3
Rooms
7.2
8.0
Pools
8.5
7.8
Value
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Family
8.6
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Adventure
9.2
8.1
Remote work
—
Vibes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
- 2 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from HRG
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
- Marriott beachfront resort
- Close to Hurghada airport
- Private beach and Red Sea access
- Five dining venues
- Optional all-inclusive rates
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort
- All-inclusive is rate-dependent
- Room service not clearly included
- Smaller pool inventory than mega-resorts
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