Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationReef & Beach Resort
Overall
8.0
8.2
Beach
8.9
8.0
Food
7.4
8.0
Service
7.3
8.6
Rooms
7.2
8.0
Value
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8.1
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 (1,897)
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
75 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.0
7.4
Food
8.0
7.3
Service
8.6
7.2
Rooms
8.0
8.5
Pools
8.5
—
Value
8.1
8.6
Family
8.0
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
Reef & Beach Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from ZNZ
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Reef & Beach Resort
- All-inclusive resort
- Jetty and ocean views
- Multiple restaurants
- Pools and swim-up room options
- Friendly staff feedback
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 — Reef & Beach Resort
- Tide-dependent beach
- Long airport transfer
- Room location matters