Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationSouthern Palms Beach Resort
Overall
8.0
8.2
Beach
8.9
8.5
Food
7.4
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Service
7.3
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Rooms
7.2
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Value
—
8.0
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
4.3 (3,214)
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
90 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.5
7.4
Food
—
7.3
Service
—
7.2
Rooms
—
8.5
Pools
8.6
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Value
8.0
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
Southern Palms Beach Resort
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from MBA
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Beachfront on Diani Beach
- Two large freeform pools
- Swim-up bar
- Four restaurants and four bars
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 — Southern Palms Beach Resort
- Official all-inclusive grid is limited
- Premium drinks not clearly included
- Airport transfer extra