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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsRoyal Hideaway Playacar
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Royal Hideaway Playacar ranks significantly better than Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Royal Hideaway Playacar has a TripExpert Score of 88 with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter Fodor's
The Telegraph
Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Condé Nast Traveler "Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"." Full review
Star Service "Makes a valiant effort to provide something near to luxury, including an updated all-inclusive option that refrains from tagging guests like cattle." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This adults-only all-inclusive resort is just a five-minute stroll from Playa del Carmen, so if its activities... aren't sufficient, there's always city entertainment nearby." Full review
Jetsetter "Margaritas on the sandy beach, a dinner theater, an infinity pool surrounded by lounge chairs and staffers who’ll bring all the food and drink you could want." Full review
Fodor's "Art and antiques from around the world fill the lobby, and streams, waterfalls, and fountains fill the grounds of this 13-acre resort on a stretch of pristine beach." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This fully-inclusive beachside resort boasts a balmy ocean breeze, heady cocktails and six restaurants." Full review
