Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationSandos Cancun
Overall
8.0
8.2
Beach
8.9
8.7
Food
7.4
7.6
Service
7.3
8.7
Rooms
7.2
8.1
Value
—
7.8
Romance
—
8.5
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
4.7 (20,970)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
55 min
Airport Transfer
20 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.7
7.4
Food
7.6
7.3
Service
8.7
7.2
Rooms
8.1
8.5
Pools
8.6
—
Value
7.8
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
8.5
—
Nightlife
8.2
—
Quiet
6.8
9.2
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Nightlife
Yes
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Sandos Cancun
- Adults-only
- Direct Hotel Zone beachfront
- Three infinity pools
- Good specialty dining options
- 24-hour room service
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 — Sandos Cancun
- Buffet feedback is mixed
- Some bar and restaurant bottlenecks
- Compact resort footprint
- Watersports and spa inclusions are limited