Occidental Xcaret Destination, Playa del CarmenOccidental Xcaret Destination in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 40 of 61 hotels we score in Playa del Carmen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.4.Occidental Xcaret Destination is a five-star all-inclusive resort located on the Riviera Maya coast near Xcaret Park. The property features 765 rooms and suites set within large gardens that include two Mayan ruins and a private cove. Guests have access to seven outdoor swimming pools, a spa, a kids club, and mini-golf. The resort offers eleven restaurants and eleven bars alongside beach access and a beach club. It suits families and groups looking for extensive facilities and direct access to the Caribbean Sea. However, some guests report issues with food quality and room ventilation.What stands out

Direct beach access

Large variety of pools

On-site Mayan ruins

Extensive dining options

Watch out for

Variable food quality

Poor room ventilation

Better-scored in Playa del Carmen

Etereo, Auberge Collection, Playa del Carmen: 4.4 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $535 a night. Etereo, Auberge Collection is a boutique hotel consisting of 75 units located within the gated Kanai resort community in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, Playa del Carmen: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $1,425 a night. Palafitos Overwater Bungalows is an adults-only resort located off Maroma Beach in Playa del Carmen.

La Casa De La Playa, Playa del Carmen: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $2,336 a night. La Casa De La Playa is an adults-only boutique hotel situated on the beachfront in Riviera Maya, near Playa del Carmen.