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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.0
7.8
Beach
8.9
7.9
Food
7.4
7.7
Service
7.3
8.0
Rooms
7.2
7.4
Value
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7.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
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
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All Scores
8.9
Beach
7.9
7.4
Food
7.7
7.3
Service
8.0
7.2
Rooms
7.4
8.5
Pools
7.8
—
Value
7.5
8.6
Family
8.0
—
Nightlife
8.2
—
Quiet
6.8
9.2
Adventure
—
—
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Full-service spa
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Flexible room-only or all-inclusive booking model.
- Beachfront hotel-zone location with easy access to Puerto Vallarta.
- Suite-style rooms support families and longer stays.
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 — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Older property feel comes up in guest commentary.
- All-inclusive is optional and may not match a full luxury all-inclusive model.
- Vacation-club or timeshare pressure is a recurring concern.