Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationSecrets Aura Cozumel
Overall
8.0
7.8
Beach
8.9
8.6
Food
7.4
6.8
Service
7.3
7.8
Rooms
7.2
7.0
Value
—
7.0
Romance
—
8.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
3.8 (3,270)
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
25 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.6
7.4
Food
6.8
7.3
Service
7.8
7.2
Rooms
7.0
8.5
Pools
7.6
—
Value
7.0
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
8.0
9.2
Adventure
8.8
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Secrets Aura Cozumel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 25 min from CZM
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Secrets Aura Cozumel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Strong beach and snorkeling fit
- Swim-up suites
- Preferred Club categories
- Good Cozumel adventure base
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 — Secrets Aura Cozumel
- Recent food complaints
- Maintenance and room-odor complaints
- Upselling/vendor pressure reports
- Special dinners may cost extra