Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationSunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
Overall
8.0
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.9
Food
7.4
8.7
Service
7.3
8.9
Rooms
7.2
8.6
Value
—
8.6
Romance
—
8.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.8 (21,130)
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
20 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.9
7.4
Food
8.7
7.3
Service
8.9
7.2
Rooms
8.6
8.5
Pools
8.8
—
Value
8.6
8.6
Family
8.9
—
Romance
8.4
9.2
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
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
Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 20 min from SSH
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- True 24-hour all-inclusive
- Private Red Sea beach with reef snorkeling
- Aqua park and kids club
- Large room and suite inventory
- Strong dining and bar count
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 — Sunrise Select Diamond Beach Resort
- Reef entry may not suit every swimmer
- Top-shelf liquor not clearly included
- Large family resort atmosphere can be busy