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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsThe Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
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Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationThe Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
Overall
8.0
8.1
Beach
8.9
8.0
Food
7.4
8.3
Service
7.3
8.6
Rooms
7.2
8.7
Value
—
7.6
Romance
—
8.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,533)
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
20 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.0
7.4
Food
8.3
7.3
Service
8.6
7.2
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Pools
8.1
—
Value
7.6
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
8.7
—
Quiet
8.8
9.2
Adventure
—
—
Wellness
8.5
—
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
—
Quiet
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
The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from CUN
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
- Boutique beachfront setting
- Optional all-inclusive flexibility
- Modern rooms
- Quiet pool and beach atmosphere
- Good remote-work suitability
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 — The Fives Oceanfront Riviera Maya - All Inclusive Optional
- Not a classic full-scale all-inclusive
- Small resort footprint
- All-inclusive menu variety may be limited
- Exact coordinates and room inventory need manual confirmation