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Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Five-Star·4.7
Ukino Palmeiras Village - Family Resort
Ukino Palmeiras Village - Family Resort
Four-Star·4.3

Scores at a Glance

Occidental at Xcaret DestinationUkino Palmeiras Village - Family Resort
Overall
8.0
8.0
Beach
8.9
Food
7.4
7.8
Service
7.3
8.0
Rooms
7.2
7.8
Value
8.2
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

8.0
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.3 (5,891)
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
45 min

All Scores

8.9
Beach
7.4
Food
7.8
7.3
Service
8.0
7.2
Rooms
7.8
8.5
Pools
8.4
Value
8.2
8.6
Family
8.7
9.2
Adventure

Vibes

Yes
Adventure

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes

Occidental at Xcaret Destination

  • 7 pools
  • 11 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 55 min from CUN

Ukino Palmeiras Village - Family Resort

  • 2 pools
  • 6 restaurants & bars
  • 45 min from FAO

Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination

  • Excellent protected cove beach
  • Walkable to Xcaret Park
  • Wildlife-rich grounds
  • Strong family and activity fit

Pros — Ukino Palmeiras Village - Family Resort

  • 24-hour all-inclusive
  • Family focus
  • Waterslides
  • Beach nearby
  • Multiple restaurants and bars

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 — Ukino Palmeiras Village - Family Resort

  • Not beachfront
  • Food and pool-temperature feedback varies
  • Exact room taxonomy needs manual verification
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