Scores at a Glance
Ladera ResortOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
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8.9
Food
8.9
7.4
Service
9.0
7.3
Rooms
9.6
7.2
Luxury
9.3
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Value
7.5
—
Romance
9.8
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (747)
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
45 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
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Beach
8.9
8.9
Food
7.4
9.0
Service
7.3
9.6
Rooms
7.2
—
Pools
8.5
9.3
Luxury
—
7.5
Value
—
—
Family
8.6
9.8
Romance
—
9.4
Quiet
—
—
Adventure
9.2
8.6
Wellness
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
—
Water sports
Yes
—
Kids
Yes
Ladera Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 45 min from UVF
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Ladera Resort
- Exceptional Piton views
- Adults-only
- Private plunge pools in every suite
- Airport transfers included
- Strong romance fit
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Ladera Resort
- Not beachfront
- Only one restaurant
- Open-air rooms are not for everyone
- All-inclusive-like coverage is package-dependent
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