Scores at a Glance
Meyyafushi MaldivesOccidental at Xcaret Destination
Overall
8.5
8.0
Beach
8.8
8.9
Food
8.4
7.4
Service
8.2
7.3
Rooms
9.2
7.2
Luxury
9.0
—
Value
7.9
—
Romance
9.0
—
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (35)
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
35 min
Airport Transfer
55 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
7.4
8.2
Service
7.3
9.2
Rooms
7.2
8.4
Pools
8.5
9.0
Luxury
—
7.9
Value
—
8.5
Family
8.6
9.0
Romance
—
8.8
Quiet
—
8.8
Adventure
9.2
8.7
Wellness
—
8.0
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Meyyafushi Maldives
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 35 min from MLE
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Pros — Meyyafushi Maldives
- Brand-new private-island product.
- Premium beverage and minibar inclusions are unusually strong on paper.
- Deep private-pool and family villa inventory.
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Cons — Meyyafushi Maldives
- Opening-period operations and specialty-venue availability are still maturing.
- Underwater and destination dining may cost extra.
- Review mass is thinner than established Maldives 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