Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationPortoBay Blue Ocean
Overall
8.0
8.3
Beach
8.9
8.1
Food
7.4
8.0
Service
7.3
8.2
Rooms
7.2
8.4
Value
—
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,226)
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
35 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.1
7.4
Food
8.0
7.3
Service
8.2
7.2
Rooms
8.4
8.5
Pools
8.6
—
Value
7.8
8.6
Family
—
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
PortoBay Blue Ocean
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 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 — PortoBay Blue Ocean
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