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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsPlayacar Palace
Occidental at Xcaret Destination and Playacar Palace are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Occidental at Xcaret Destination scores marginally better than Playacar Palace. Occidental at Xcaret Destination comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Star Service, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
Carretera Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juarez Km. 282, #307, Solidaridad, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $198/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Travel + Leisure "This Riviera Maya resort borders the eco-archaeological Xcaret Park and offers everything from snorkeling to spa treatments." Full review
Star Service "Located next to the ecopark Xcaret, 5 kilometers south of Playa del Carmen, this low-profile, high-capacity property (it has close to 800 guest rooms) has an airy jungle atmosphere." Full review
Fodor's "In such an enormous all-inclusive, it's surprising to find the excellent service that you get here." Full review
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Request a top-floor room if you want to escape pool noise.
Oyster Upscale
"Massive, 900-room Hotel Xcaret is an eco-minded, upscale all-inclusive resort that draws equal amounts of families and couples thanks to its plethora of on-site features and free access to area parks." Full review
Playacar Palace
Jetsetter Oyster Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Bahia del Espiritu Santo, Esq. Abraira de Arriva, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $400/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Jetsetter "Elegant beachfront resort with three restaurants and a stylish spa, on a lounger-lined beach in Playa del Carmen." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The luxurious, all-inclusive Palace Resorts’ Playacar Palace by Wyndham is located directly on the beach in the Playacar resort community." Full review
Star Service "The beach in front of the resort, even if it is next to the pier with its constant comings and goings, is the best stretch of sand of any other Palace hotels south of Cancun." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "In "a fantastic location" right on the Caribbean Sea, this "in-town resort" is steps from Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue and the Cozumel Ferry Dock." Full review
