Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationPlaya Azul Cozumel Hotel
Overall
8.0
8.2
Beach
8.9
8.6
Food
7.4
7.8
Service
7.3
8.7
Rooms
7.2
7.8
Value
—
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,020)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
55 min
Airport Transfer
7 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.6
7.4
Food
7.8
7.3
Service
8.7
7.2
Rooms
7.8
8.5
Pools
—
—
Value
7.8
8.6
Family
7.2
9.2
Adventure
9.0
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
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
Playa Azul Cozumel Hotel
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 7 min from CZM
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Playa Azul Cozumel Hotel
- Small beachfront setting
- Good shore snorkeling
- Strong service reputation
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
- Optional all-inclusive evidence
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 — Playa Azul Cozumel Hotel
- All-inclusive plan needs manual confirmation
- No verified kids club
- Small beach
- Rooms may feel dated