Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationPlaya Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
Overall
8.0
8.1
Beach
8.9
9.0
Food
7.4
7.8
Service
7.3
8.0
Rooms
7.2
7.9
Value
—
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,807)
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
55 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.0
7.4
Food
7.8
7.3
Service
8.0
7.2
Rooms
7.9
8.5
Pools
8.0
—
Value
7.8
8.6
Family
8.5
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
Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from PMI
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Playa Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- Excellent beach location
- Good family fit
- Apartment-style room inventory
- Optional all-inclusive board
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 Garden Selection Hotel & Spa
- Not all dining appears fully included
- Some extras can surprise guests
- No strong resort-specific Reddit source found
- Exact kids-club ages need manual confirmation