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Occidental at Xcaret DestinationvsPlaya Palms Beach Hotel
Occidental at Xcaret Destination and Playa Palms Beach Hotel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Occidental at Xcaret Destination is the choice of most reviewers compared to Playa Palms Beach Hotel. Occidental at Xcaret Destination scores 74 with endorsements from 3 sources like oyster.com, Fodor's 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
"This Riviera Maya resort borders the eco-archaeological Xcaret Park and offers everything from snorkeling to spa treatments." Full review
"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
"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.
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
Playa Palms Beach Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
1st Avenue Bis, Between 12th and 14th North Street, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $57/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Upper-middle-range
"Almost as beautiful as its small stretch of private beach. Guests here can expect great terrace views... kitchenettes, small bathrooms, and upscale interior decor." Full review
"This funky boutique hotel melds retro vintage with a touch of modern, from the red vinyl couches in the lobby all the way up to the exceedingly cool rooftop pool bar." Full review
"A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach." Full review