Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationPestana Blue Alvor Beach
Overall
8.0
8.4
Beach
8.9
8.5
Food
7.4
8.0
Service
7.3
8.4
Rooms
7.2
8.1
Value
—
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.4 (4,915)
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
50 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.5
7.4
Food
8.0
7.3
Service
8.4
7.2
Rooms
8.1
8.5
Pools
8.8
—
Value
8.2
8.6
Family
8.7
9.2
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
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
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from FAO
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- True all-inclusive
- Seafront Algarve setting
- Multiple pools
- Kids club
- Walkable to Alvor
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 — Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- Food can be inconsistent
- Room-category details need manual refresh
- Atlantic surf conditions vary