Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationThe Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
Overall
8.0
8.1
Beach
8.9
7.2
Food
7.4
8.1
Service
7.3
8.4
Rooms
7.2
8.4
Value
—
7.8
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
4.4 (1,023)
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
90 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
7.2
7.4
Food
8.1
7.3
Service
8.4
7.2
Rooms
8.4
8.5
Pools
7.9
—
Value
7.8
8.6
Family
—
—
Quiet
8.3
9.2
Adventure
—
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
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 Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
- 2 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from CMB
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — The Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
- Small, quiet beachfront property
- Strong room and cleanliness sentiment
- Friendly staff
- Optional all-inclusive availability
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 Villas Wadduwa by Amaya
- Sri Lanka is a new country value for the catalog
- Ocean can be rough
- Limited dining footprint
- AI plan details need manual confirmation