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Occidental at Xcaret Destination vs Playa 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
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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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
Oyster
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."
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Fodor's
"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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A rip-roaring deal in low season (get the best price online), Playa Palms is right on the beach."
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