Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationOstria Resort & Spa
Overall
8.0
8.5
Beach
8.9
8.0
Food
7.4
8.4
Service
7.3
8.6
Rooms
7.2
8.5
Luxury
—
8.4
Value
—
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,567)
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
55 min
Airport Transfer
90 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.0
7.4
Food
8.4
7.3
Service
8.6
7.2
Rooms
8.5
8.5
Pools
8.8
—
Luxury
8.4
—
Value
8.2
8.6
Family
8.7
—
Quiet
7.9
9.2
Adventure
8.0
—
Wellness
8.5
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Ostria Resort & Spa
- 7 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 85 min from HER
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Ostria Resort & Spa
- True all-inclusive model verified by official FAQ.
- Large pool, sports and family footprint.
- Strong room variety including swim-up and private-pool categories.
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
Cons — Ostria Resort & Spa
- Beach is not soft-sand Caribbean style.
- À la carte dining appears limited within the base all-inclusive plan.
- Exact kids-club age bands need confirmation.