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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsSunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationSunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Overall
8.0
7.0
Beach
8.9
7.8
Food
7.4
6.4
Service
7.3
7.5
Rooms
7.2
6.7
Value
—
7.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
7.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
3.9 (9,935)
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
15 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
7.8
7.4
Food
6.4
7.3
Service
7.5
7.2
Rooms
6.7
8.5
Pools
7.6
—
Value
7.2
8.6
Family
8.0
—
Nightlife
7.4
—
Quiet
6.3
9.2
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
6.6
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- True all-inclusive
- Kids club and teen space
- Beachfront Puerto Vallarta location
- No-reservations dining
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 — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- Mixed recent food reviews
- Dated room and condition complaints
- Waterpark reliability questions
- Exact entrance coordinates need manual review