Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationThe Residence Zanzibar
Overall
8.0
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.2
Food
7.4
8.4
Service
7.3
8.8
Rooms
7.2
9.5
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
—
7.5
Romance
—
9.2
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
4.5 (854)
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
55 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.2
7.4
Food
8.4
7.3
Service
8.8
7.2
Rooms
9.5
8.5
Pools
9.1
—
Luxury
9.3
—
Value
7.5
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
9.2
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
The Residence Zanzibar
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 55 min from ZNZ
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — The Residence Zanzibar
- Every villa has a private pool
- Secluded beachfront estate
- Strong romance fit
- Two-bedroom villa options
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 Residence Zanzibar
- All-inclusive is optional and restricted
- Remote southwest location
- Tide-dependent beach use
- Transfers extra