Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
8.0
8.0
Beach
8.9
7.6
Food
7.4
7.6
Service
7.3
8.1
Rooms
7.2
7.9
Value
—
8.1
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 (726)
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
40 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
7.6
7.4
Food
7.6
7.3
Service
8.1
7.2
Rooms
7.9
8.5
Pools
8.7
—
Value
8.1
8.6
Family
8.0
—
Nightlife
7.6
—
Quiet
8.0
9.2
Adventure
—
—
Wellness
7.7
—
Remote work
4.8
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Lively
Yes
—
Quiet
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
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 40 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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- Official all-inclusive package evidence
- Two large pools
- Jetty bar and swimming platform
- Family facilities and kids club
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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- Wi-Fi complaints
- Large tidal range affects beach swimming
- All-inclusive food/drink scope can feel limited
- Board basis needs rate-level confirmation