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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsZel Punta Cana, All Suites - All Inclusive
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Scores at a Glance
Occidental at Xcaret DestinationZel Punta Cana, All Suites - All Inclusive
Overall
8.0
8.5
Beach
8.9
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Food
7.4
8.4
Service
7.3
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Rooms
7.2
9.0
Value
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7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (38,209)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,869)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
55 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
—
7.4
Food
8.4
7.3
Service
—
7.2
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Pools
8.5
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Value
7.8
8.6
Family
—
9.2
Adventure
—
—
Wellness
8.7
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Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Golf
Yes
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- 7 pools
- 11 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 55 min from CUN
Zel Punta Cana, All Suites - All Inclusive
- 2 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 25 min from PUJ
Pros — Occidental at Xcaret Destination
- Excellent protected cove beach
- Walkable to Xcaret Park
- Wildlife-rich grounds
- Strong family and activity fit
Pros — Zel Punta Cana, All Suites - All Inclusive
- All-suite resort
- Swim-up suite choices
- Strong wellness programming
- Free 50+ Mbps Wi-Fi on Expedia
- Room service and minibar included
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 — Zel Punta Cana, All Suites - All Inclusive
- Service feedback is inconsistent
- Some extra-charge reports
- Beach setup needs expectation management
- Music and social atmosphere may not suit quiet travelers