Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationSteigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel
Overall
8.0
8.6
Beach
8.9
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Food
7.4
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Service
7.3
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Rooms
7.2
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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
4.8 (35,229)
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
10 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
—
7.4
Food
—
7.3
Service
—
7.2
Rooms
—
8.5
Pools
—
8.6
Family
—
9.2
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Golf
Yes
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel
- 9 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 10 min from HRG
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel
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