Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya vs Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Belmond Maroma Resort & Spa comes in at #9 in Playa del Carmen with positive reviews from 5 sources including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya
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Highway 307, Kilometer 51, Solidaridad, Playa Maroma, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $575 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Maroma is a delicious slice of Mexicana that flaunts the fast-disappearing art of vacationing in the Yucatan."
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Fodor's
"Connecting jungle and beach, a labyrinth of paths threads through the grounds at this elegant Mayan-themed hotel, where butterflies and parrots fly and the scent of flowers fills the air."
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Jetsetter
"Dreamy Riviera Maya escape with beach beds made for two, a spa, two restaurants and views across the bay."
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Oyster
4.0
"This upscale 65-room boutique between Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos has a beautiful setting on a white-sand beach, amid a jungle preserve."
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Afar Magazine
"Tucked into the scenic shores of the Riviera Maya, the boutique Belmond Maroma Resort and Spa beckons with 33 suites, 33 guestrooms and a Maya-style spa offering the unusual temazcál ceremony."
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Occidental at Xcaret Destination
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."
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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."
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Fodor's
"In such an enormous all-inclusive, it's surprising to find the excellent service that you get here."
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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."
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