Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationTulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
Overall
8.0
9.1
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
7.4
9.2
Service
7.3
9.5
Rooms
7.2
9.4
Luxury
—
9.3
Value
—
7.9
Romance
—
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.8 (304)
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
50 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.4
7.4
Food
9.2
7.3
Service
9.5
7.2
Rooms
9.4
8.5
Pools
—
—
Luxury
9.3
—
Value
7.9
8.6
Family
—
—
Romance
9.4
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
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 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 — Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
- True premium all-inclusive concept
- Only 16 bungalows and villas
- Large villa-style accommodations
- Included airport transfer
- Strong romance fit
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 — Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort
- High price point
- Very small resort inventory
- Tide-dependent beach
- No evidenced kids club