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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
8.0
9.3
Beach
8.9
8.7
Food
7.4
9.2
Service
7.3
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Rooms
7.2
9.3
Value
—
8.7
Romance
—
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
5.0 (5,361)
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
10 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.7
7.4
Food
9.2
7.3
Service
—
7.2
Rooms
9.3
8.5
Pools
9.2
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Value
8.7
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
9.4
9.2
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
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
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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 — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra