Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationRoyal Zanzibar Beach Resort
Overall
8.0
8.6
Beach
8.9
9.2
Food
7.4
8.4
Service
7.3
8.8
Rooms
7.2
8.6
Value
—
8.2
Romance
—
8.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.5 (1,971)
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
75 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.2
7.4
Food
8.4
7.3
Service
8.8
7.2
Rooms
8.6
8.5
Pools
9.0
—
Value
8.2
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
8.8
9.2
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
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
Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- 4 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 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 — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Excellent Nungwi beach
- Four-pool setup
- Spacious rooms
- Swim-up bar
- Good beach-and-pool atmosphere
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 — Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Beach vendor pressure
- All-inclusive optional/rate-plan ambiguity
- Spa and transfers extra