Occidental At Xcaret Destination

Occidental At Xcaret Destination
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3.85 based on 660 reviews
#93 of 140 hotels The Monarc.ca popularity scale (#1/15) classifies all the hotels of a single destination according to the number of grades received on 5 and the total number of reviews. in Riviera Maya
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Occidental at Xcaret

, Midland, ON
2024-04-01
We had a large group and initially we were all placed in different buildings. Took a long time to check in. Had to make reservations every day you wanted to eat at a restaurant. Lots of walking between pool(s) and beach area. Very large resort. A lot of wildlife which was very nice. [Details]
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The strong points
Beautiful grounds. Lots of wildlife. Right beside Xcaret Park. Lagoon is great for kids, little to no waves.
The weak points
Very large resort - a lot of walking. If you are a beach person this is not for you. No beach to walk along. Must be in a line up at 7am to make reservations for any restaurant.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2024-04-09
Dear Ms. Dalton, Thank you for taking the time to share your Occidental at Xcaret Destination experience. We have taken all your feedback on board and this will be used constructively to perfect our future guests' experience. We are sorry if we could not fulfill your expectations but we appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. I have noted all your comments and suggestions which we will constructively use to improve our services and facilities. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards. Customer Care Occidental At Xcaret Destination

Occidental Hotel at Exaret

, Victoria, BC
2024-02-20
The Hotel and grounds were fantastic. If you called the front desk or guest serves no one ever answered. Selena who served drinks on the beach was expectational. Russel at the Asian restaurant gave exceptional service. [Details]
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The strong points
The staff were amazing, always smiling, happy and willing to help.
The weak points
We stayed 14 nights. The first 10 our room was cleaned. Two nights the room was cleaned but then only 1 towel. Last 2 nights the room was not cleaned, had to call. The last night called twice wasn't until 9pm it was cleaned. Manager made things right.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2024-03-12
Dear Edward, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. It gives me a great pride to know that our staffs are commended for their kindness and professionalism. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. I have noted all your comments and suggestions which we will constructively use to improve our services and facilities. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Kind regards,

August 6-13, 2023

, Cameron Park, Ne
2023-08-21
We paid for the Deluxe Concierge Unlimited Xcaret Xperience-AI but only received the Welcome bottle of wine and Mezcal and 4 apples. We didn't get our bathrobes and slippers, nor did we get the daily concierge service. The bathroom tap was leaking when we arrived and it took 3 requests before something was done about it. We slipped twice on the wet tiles, but thankfully, there were no injuries. The plumber who replaced the tap didn't clean up the water and it took another request to get that done. After a rocky start to the holiday, we decided that it wasn't going to ruin our fun and enjoyed the rest of the trip. [Details]
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The strong points
Extremely friendly staff, with very few exceptions. It seemed that there was always maintenance going on, which made everything look & feel fresher.
The weak points
Attention to detail could be improved. (The leaking tap should have been repaired much quicker than it was). The bathroom door didn't close without forcing it shut and the mirror was very cloudy, so a bit of room maintenance would be good.
Sanitary measures
Visited after the bans have all been lifted so not really applicable.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2023-08-24
We would like to thank you for choosing Occidental as your holiday destination during your visit to Riviera Maya. Our guests play a key role in helping us to improve our services and we truly appreciate the feedback. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments, I have noted all your comments and suggestions which I will constructively use to improve our services and facilities. Please accept our apologies for not living up to your expectations and thank you so much for the taking the time to write this review as it give us the opportunity to improve. We would love to have a second opportunity to demonstrate you the high-quality standards our brand is known for. Kind Regards.

Occidental Xcaret in Mexico

, Bowmanville, ON
2023-07-17
This is a beautiful resort with breath taking views. [Details]
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The strong points
The views Pools and especially the pool bar So many possible excursions especially XPLOR FUEGO XCaret park is a short walk from the hotel The room was nice and the beds were really comfortable The shuttle service BD experience was great
The weak points
No food labels I was disappointed with the A La Carts restaurants. I found the buffet had better food They keep trying to sell you a time share
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Very clean resort
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Awesome in every way

, Sooke, BC
2023-01-23
I know this is going to be a long write up but if you're like me and you want to ensure you've done your research like I have. These are my thoughts on this place.

I'd like to start by saying I've been to lots of all inclusive resorts around Mexico. And this one by far has been the best and everything you want within it. It has luxurious, sandy beaches. A private beach area in a rocky area though but it has a saltwater pool and then to the side, a fantastic bay for snorkelling in. there is a bar down on the beach as well as many lounge chairs to sit in, and daily activities done on the beach.

Occidental is a very large resort and you can get easily lost. However, the adventure is in walking around and seeing the multitude of animals from iguana; deer; flamingos; the wild/large/guinea pigs (that's what I call them); lemur raccoons(again that's what I call them) and a variety of birds. There are amenities at Occidental for booking different activities, such as excursions outside the resort. It also has a coffee bar (not included with all-inclusive/you must pay for this one ). It also has various shops throughout the main lobby area. At 7 PM they have a 10 minute show with the Mayans blessing the resort as well as the weather. There is a river that runs through the main building and goes to the park Xcaret. It is about a five minute gondola ride or you can walk alongside the river.

The buffets at the resort are very well stocked. They have various theme nights throughout the week. We found the food really good and no complaints. For breakfast, they have areas where you can get your eggs cooked the way you like. But they have the standard scrambled out as well as the potatoes; bacon and sausage. Lots of fruit and other fixtures. We visited each à la cart they had, their oriental was great as they had a variety of Asian food. Their Italian restaurant was really good. Their mushroom risotto was to die for. They had a seafood restaurant which was further away from the main building and set in an outdoor snack area during the day, but served a variety of different fish dishes. They had a Mexican themed restaurant. Unfortunately the service there was very slow. The food that was served at the time was cold and after 40 minutes we just went down to the Buffet. We were told it wasn't the greatest place by other guests but we had to check it out for ourselves. However, the other four were phenomenal places to dine at. You will need to book these on the morning you want to dine, between 7 AM to 11 AM. I would advise getting there early as seats go fast. Also, please be advised for men, you HAVE to wear pants or no entry. So I would recommend bringing a very light pair of trousers as a temperatures during our time were well within the 30° range. Inside the restaurants are air condition though. From 9 PM till 6 AM they have a taco bar and a pizza bar upstairs. Both served food that was quite satisfactory. The evening shows at Occidental were great. They started at 9:30 and only went for about an hour. There are various bars located around the resort. They do ask what kind of beverage you would like. For instance, if you wish rum, they would ask you if you like dark gold or white rum. If you like a certain type of vodka, they will ask you. But nevertheless, they try their hardest to please you.

Each one of the main buildings has their own concierge service. A fantastic place to get any information they require about the resort or surrounding areas. The room service was phenomenal. Our room was made every day with fresh sheets (even after stating service every other day) our cleaner Carmen was amazing very adamant about making sure “her floor” was very clean. The mini bar was fully stocked with a max of six bottles of water of which four were in the fridge staying cold. There was no threat of any missing jewellery or personal items. We had a jungle view balcony where we could see spider monkeys, and the usual Mexican woodland creatures and birds. Our room was on the backside of the resort, so it was very quiet. There was plenty of hot water in the bathroom Was clean and the rooms were fairly up-to-date. They did have TV and a few English stations in case you need to take that one night off in an air-conditioned room.

Our package included the theme park next-door called Xcarete. This park is absolutely phenomenal because it is attached to Occidental with two entrances. This allowed us to come in and out of the park during our entire 14 days stay. The food inside the park is extremely expensive. Just for instance $21 USD for a beer and $100 USD for a souvenir towel. While having a bracelet that allowed us to leave the park and get something to drink at the resort and eat and then head back in to the park. The park offered multiple things to see in not only the Mexican culture but the Mayans culture as well. It went from ruins, bird and butterfly sanctuary, multiple animal enclosures from monkeys to jaguars. Also has a snorkelling area and a picnic area down along the beach. Has an activity centre where you can go on a high speed, boat, ride, snorkeling, adventure, diving adventure, and parasailing. Obviously not part of the package, but pay for what you wish. The shows at the park were beyond my expectations. Really gave me a sense of the Mayen people. The evening show at 7 PM at the main amphitheatre had the story from the Mayen era and the growth Mexico is today.

If you are looking for a one stop shop for an all inclusive resort from swimming, snorkeling, multitude of activities, great food, great people, and fantastic service and never being bored; I would have to say this is a 10 on my scale.

The resort is located about an hour and 15 minutes from the airport. Coming back from the resort to the airport takes a little longer as there is construction, just outside Cancun. Our company; Best Day, took us to and from the airport ensuring that we left early by one hour in case of traffic and any other problems. We made it without any situation, and only took us an hour and a half from the hotel to the airport, including pick ups and construction. The resort is only 15 minutes from Playa Del Carmen and max 15 USD each way. The Mexican government has kicked out of the airport the timeshare companies along with any excursion groups. I guess we could thank Covid for that, but the Mexican government frowned upon it because it's not exactly the thing you wish to see, or hear of upon arriving to your relaxing destinations so the government kick them out. When you get outside of the airport, there are multiple taxi agencies willing to take you to your resort, but if you already have a provider, just thank them anyway, and proceed onto your provider who will be on the main ramp to take you to your destination.

I would like to thank the following people that made our stay absolutely incredible, so if you see them or see their names, please say hi, because they will bend over backwards to help you;

Our lovely concierge lady Laura Abaunza for helping us with many of our questions and always with a smile. Our room cleaning lady Carmen Canulnoh who did a fantastic job every day to make our place pleasurable. Maria & Manuel at our pool bar Plamercos (outside building #21) whose service never let us down at any time. Check out the daily specials. Julio Valdez who was our server at the beach buffet and knew what we wanted in our coffees as well as our Mimosas every day we came. Absolutely friendly, absolutely enjoyable. [Details]
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The strong points
The food, people, beaches, pools, scenery, wildlife, entertainment and most of all the staff
The weak points
Unfortunately, it would have to be the à la cart restaurant for Mexican. Please read review.
Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2023-01-31
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. It gives me a great pride to know that our staffs are commended for their kindness and professionalism. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Kind regards,

Occidental at Xcaret Destination

, Winnipeg, MB
2020-03-06
Loved this place [Details]
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The strong points
Gorgeous grounds and pools. Idyllic beach. Clean, spacious, modern rooms. Helpful staff. Lots of shade, plant life and wildlife. Bars were great. Xcaret right next door. Room key is in the wristband, so no key or card to lose.
The weak points
Lack of signs for buildings & directions. Food was just average, and nothing available in part of the afternoon or overnight. Coffee shop in lobby is not included. Pillows were too thin. Wifi should be included in this 'all inclusive'.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2020-03-18
Thank you for taking the time to share your Occidental at Xcaret Destination experience. We have taken all your feedback on board and this will be used constructively to perfect our future guests' experience. We are sorry if we could not fulfill your expectations but we appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. I have noted all your comments and suggestions which we will constructively use to improve our services and facilities. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Great getaway with family friends

, Winnipeg, MB
2020-03-06
We enjoyed all the walking and proximity to the jungle. Staff were very friendly and amenities were everything we needed. [Details]
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The strong points
Appropriate setting with river transport to nearby Xcaret Mexico Park.
The weak points
Pressure to buy more is always present. Spa seemed very expensive.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2020-03-09
Thank you for taking the time to write your opinion about our hotel. We are very happy to hear that you have enjoyed the service and attention we offer to our guests. It gives me a great pride to know that our staff are commended for their kindness and professionalism. I will share your comments with the team, I am sure that this will serve as an encouragement to our staff as we constantly strive to provide consistent quality of service to our guests. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Paradise setting

, Winnipeg, MB
2020-03-06
The hotel grounds and pools are absolutely gorgeous. Rooms are spacious, clean, and well-appointed. Staff are friendly, but the front desk is understaffed and slow. Activities and shows are hit and miss depending on your tastes. Easy access to Xcaret is a huge selling feature. Beach is small but marvelous. Food is mediocre, but wide ranging and plentiful (except bacon and raisin bran!) Building and path signage is lacking. [Details]
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The strong points
Natural beauty, peaceful, friendly staff, clean spacious rooms, modern tasteful decor, proximity to Xcaret, bars are great, beach is beautiful, lots of wildlife, loved the putting green.
The weak points
Not enough bacon, meal times are not flexible enough. Buildings and paths are poorly marked, if at all. Paths are not lit well at night. An all-inclusive should have wi-fi in this day and age!
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2020-03-09
Thank you for taking the time to share your Occidental at Xcaret Destination experience. We have taken all your feedback on board and this will be used constructively to perfect our future guests' experience. We are sorry if we could not fulfill your expectations but we appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. I have noted all your comments and suggestions which we will constructively use to improve our services and facilities. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Almost perfect

, Winnipeg, MB
2020-03-05
Good stuff: The grounds are gorgeous, with lots of shaded walking paths and plenty of plant life. Loads of creatures to enjoy, and though small, the beach is sheltered and is great for swimming and snorkeling. The adult pool is amazing. The bars and staff are fast and the drinks are good. There is always lots of room in the dining areas (sometimes a short wait for popular a la carte restaurants). The shops have lots of souvenirs for all tastes and a convenience/ sundry shop for forgotten items. The pools are huge, fairly warm, and beautifully designed. Activities are hit and miss, depending on the crowd on hand. Super to be close to XCaret Park next door. If staying a week or more, buying the unlimited pass is recommended. Nightly shows are a gamble: some nights are great, and some are awful, depending on your tastes. Either way, it will be very loud. Mayan Ruins on site are a bonus!

Bad stuff: Check-In desk are understaffed and very slow. There is a lack of signs on bldgs and paths, so it is easy to get lost. The maps are not very good. The food is ok. There is plenty to eat at the buffets, but the quality is just average. Better signs indicating what food IS and how spicy it is would help. A desperate lack of bacon at breakfast! Staff are keen on tips and service will reflect it. There are not many on-site activities, but Xcaret is right next door. [Details]
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The strong points
Excellent grounds, well maintained, gorgeous paths, plenty of wildlife, friendly staff, large clean rooms, comfortable beds, nice amenities, tasteful finishes, absolutely beautiful. Easy walking access to XCaret Park next door
The weak points
Not enough sunbeds at pool / beach ( towels/ no one there for hours!), no snacks or food from 4-6pm, and 10pm to 7am. Pillows are flat. Those with mobility issues will struggle. Small beach. Not enough signs on bldgs or paths. Not enough bacon!
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2020-03-09
Thank you for taking the time to share your Occidental at Xcaret Destination experience. We have taken all your feedback on board and this will be used constructively to perfect our future guests' experience. We are sorry if we could not fulfill your expectations but we appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. I have noted all your comments and suggestions which we will constructively use to improve our services and facilities. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Aline Andre/Paul Andre

, Edmonton, AB
2020-02-20
A super nice and clean place. The staff are all very nice and helpful. [Details]
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2020-02-26
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. It gives me a great pride to know that our staffs are commended for their kindness and professionalism. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Good stay

, Winnipeg, MB
2020-02-17
Wildlife such as monkees, fish, birds was fantastic. Maids, waiters, activities staff were all great. Ricardo goes out of his way to get people involved in sports activities. My son and I enjoyed his enthusiasm. Great job Ricardo! Some of the front desk staff seem like they don't want to be there. The waiters and waitresses were all great. [Details]
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The strong points
Food and recreation great. Being next door to Xcaret is great. Snorkelling was awesome.
The weak points
Room wrist key stopped working twice. After playing sports were extremely tired and did not enjoy walking all the way to front lobby to get wrist key reset. Front desk staff did not even apologize for the inconvenience the first time.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2020-02-26
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. We appreciate your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Family Vacation 2020

, Saskatoon, SK
2020-01-27
All was very good food room staff were excellent Mexico is such a clean country [Details]
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2020-01-29
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. It gives me a great pride to know that our staffs are commended for their kindness and professionalism. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Amazing from start to finish

, Edmonton, AB
2019-12-06
Occidental Xcaret Destination Resort - November 17, 2019 to November 26, 2019
This resort is nothing short of amazing, and completely exceeded our expectations from the start to the finish. The décor of the complex, rooms and restaurants is amazingly designed and detailed, and immaculately looked after. We have never stayed in a place that was kept that clean and tidy, absolutely every spot that you looked at. All the staff were friendly and accommodating with the exception of one bartender at the beach bar. Our concierge staff were amazing…that would be Oswaldo, Roderick and Carmela. The best bartender hands down that we dealt with at the pool closest to our building (#22) was Alberto Diaz. He played the best music, and made the best drinks…Miami Vice, Palomas, Mango Tangos, and his twist on a Mango Marguerite. The housekeeping staff for our room was impeccable. Our room was always extremely clean and restocked daily without fail. The food at the restaurants was unending and huge in variety, there is no reason that you couldn't find something to satisfy your hunger or appetite, our favorites being the dragon rolls at the Oriental a la carte, and the 2 hour baked tomato soup at the Italian a la carte. The restaurant staff whether at the a la carte restaurants or the buffets were always there to clear away your plates, ask how things were, if you needed anything or ready to bring another drink at the drop of a hat. There was always something do to if you wished or nothing at all if you wished….mini golf, tennis courts, basketball courts, night club, entertainment theatre, party pool activities like foam parties, dance competitions, dance lessons, cooking lessons, jumbo chess set, ping pong, musicians nightly at the lobby bar, and the list goes on and on. If you feel like walking, there is plenty of that, and if you don't feel like walking, there will always be a trolley around within 10 minutes. It's proximity to the Xcaret Park is another perk to the resort, just a short boat ride or walk from the lobby or the beach. The entire vacation was amazing, and I can't wait to go back again. It was truly being in a luxury resort in the middle of the jungle bordering the Caribbean Ocean, without the huge cost to go with it. You couldn't go five minutes without crossing paths with a monkey, agouti, coati, deer, baby deer, iguana, turkey buzzard, or schools of fish at the beach. I felt like I was in an extremely high-end tree house the entire time. [Details]
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The strong points
So quiet, and being in a jungle with animals everywhere
The weak points
The main lobby staff were not as friendly as all the rest of the staff
Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2019-12-12
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. It gives me a great pride to know that our staffs are commended for their kindness and professionalism. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Occidental at Xcaret Destination was fabulous

, Richmond, BC
2019-12-01
My wife and I loved our stay at the Occidental Xcaret Destination. The scenery was amazing lots of native animals ( monkeys Lemurs, Grouti) beautiful pools and a stunning beach. The staff were so very friendly and helpful. The food was great the rooms were great. We had so much fun and will definitely return. [Details]
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The strong points
Friendly staff, stunning scenery. Amazing wildlife, great rooms, good food. Will definitely return.
The weak points
The only downside to our vacation was a Tour that tried to pressure us into a timeshare.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2019-12-09
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. It gives me a great pride to know that our staffs are commended for their kindness and professionalism. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Disappointing Vacation

, Winnipeg, MB
2019-03-12
My family and I traveled to this resort for a wedding. We have traveled a lot and to a variety of resorts. I can say with confidence that we were extremely disappointed with our stay at this resort. Upon arrival, our room was not ready. We had to wait for an hour and a half before we could get our room. Normally, this wouldn't bother me too much but we were traveling with our 9 month old son who was in desperate need of some rest. When trying to get answers from hotel staff regarding the delay we were passed on from person to person. The staff were rude, unhelpful and lacked customer service skills. In addition, the day of the wedding our room had no water. I could not shower or wash my son's dirty bum before the wedding. When I reached out to the front desk, they told me they would get back to me in 15 min, but never did. We were without water for 24hrs. The water was yellow, poor water pressure and stunk of gasoline our entire stay. The resort does not have wifi. We opted to pay for it for one day, but it was a complete waste of money. The network is unsecure and had a very poor connection. Overall, the food was mediocre and the staff were not very friendly. Another disappoint, we often had to wait for 10 min before someone brought us a high chair for my son. In my opinion, this is not a 4.5 star resort and I will not be recommending this resort to anyone. We were also disappointed with the beach. It had a strong smell of sewage, so we were unable to sit there with our son. [Details]
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The strong points
Unique, monkeys come right to your balcony The grounds are clean Rooms were clean
The weak points
Smelly beach Unfriendly, unhelpful staff Water turned off for 24hr without notice
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2019-09-09
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. Please accept our apologies for not living up to your expectations and thank you so much for the taking the time to write this review as it give us the opportunity to improve. I'm very sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. We pride ourselves on providing guests with amazing and memorable vacations, offering high quality service, and we regret that this is not what you experienced. Our guests' satisfaction is our priority; therefore, we will review them with the Hotel Manager in order to avoid this incidents in the future. We hope you give us the chance to demonstrate you that our main goal is to create unforgettable experiences with a high quality service. Regards.

Beautiful grounds and lagoon

, Brighton, ON
2019-02-13
The four of us overall enjoyed our stay,but food is at the top of our list and comfort,we all agreed the mattress was very comfortable.Room was kept clean.You do not get a discount for the xcaret park.It would be nice if you could do the day at the park one day and evening show the next day because it should not be missed.Its a full 12 hour day,you are just next door. [Details]
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Great bartenders,friendly and helpful staff,great pools, nice a la cart restaurants,,love the lagoon and adult only pool behind beach restaurant.The staff work really hard.The grounds are kept in a natural state which I loved.Beside Xcaret park.
The weak points
Supper at Le Buffet was the worst I have ever encountered in Mexico.I have gone to several resorts here.All four of us hate cold meals when it's suppose to be hot.It was tried twice.Worse dessert variety also,have had better in Cuba.All sheet cakes.
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2019-09-09
We would like to thank you for choosing Occidental as your holiday destination during your visit to Riviera Maya. Our guests play a key role in helping us to improve our services and we truly appreciate the feedback. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments, I have noted all your comments and suggestions which I will constructively use to improve our services and facilities. As hotel we offer the UXX package which includes unlimited entrance to Xcaret Park during your entire stay. Where you can go as many as you want during all your stay. Please accept our apologies for not living up to your expectations and thank you so much for the taking the time to write this review as it give us the opportunity to improve. We would love to have a second opportunity to demonstrate you the high quality standards our brand is known for. Regards.

A destination resort worth experiencing!

, Toronto, ON
2018-09-26
The reason for our trip to Occidental Xcaret was not only for a family vacation but also to check out the grounds for my wedding happening in June 2019 at the resort! We were overall very pleased with the resort! I was able to sit down and talk to wedding coordinators who were lovely and accommodating. The grounds and scenery is absolutely breath-taking. The animals around make it entertaining for young and old. It's a destination resort very unique and unlike anywhere I've been too! We are definitely looking forward to coming back in June with our family and friends to celebrate our wedding! [Details]
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Beautiful grounds Spacious rooms Friendly pool entertainment staff! Something to do for all ages!
The weak points
Check in experience was sub par. The a la carte dress code for males personally is a little to strict. I understand shirts with sleeves to be manadatory buta nice pair of dress shorts should be allowed. Could be more than 1 drink server around the pool
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Hotel reply, Guest Services, on 2019-09-09
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback on your recent experience at Occidental at Xcaret Destination. Our goal is to serve all our guests with the highest level of service and satisfaction. We are always concerned about guests' wellbeing and strive to make their holiday an unforgettable experience. It gives me a great pride to know that our staffs are commended for their kindness and professionalism. We appreciated your sincere and constructive comments. Please know that one of our main goals is to work on a daily basis to constantly improve our services and guest satisfaction. It was a pleasure to host your holiday and hopefully you will provide us an opportunity to host your holiday once again. Regards.

Mexico 2018

, Sylvan Lake, AB
2018-04-11
Mostly as I remember it from 2014 but they've brought in more sand for a larger beach. The grounds are the same as are the rooms. [Details]
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The strong points
Had a great fillet at the grill. Great service at pacos tacos.
The weak points
Had another guest of the hotel enter our room with a room key. They had stated they had been in our room 3 times prior. How the front desk gave them a key without ID is beyond me. Let them try to sell you a timeshare, you'll be left alone once you have.
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Beautiful Resort

, Mississauga, ON
2018-03-18
Staff are fun, complimentary and very diligent. This resort is very over whelmingly huge upon arrival, you really need to take some time to get the lay of the land, so to speak, but breath taking beautiful. There are shuttles/Carts to help with transport between beach and lobby. We were right in the middle, so walking was definately part of our everyday. Unfortunately the little beach area was out of comish while we were there, did open up but was very swampy (smell). Salt water pool area is really nice, you will see pelicans flying over regularly and little brightly coloured fish as this pool is fed by the ocean. Food is hit or miss, keeping in mind they are feeding mass quantities, there is plenty of food available all day long, buffets were ok, by far the best restaurant was the oriental, followed by the mexican... dont waste your time on the seafood, we waited over an hour for our meal that was AWFUL. Rooms were very clean and looked forward to after a busy day, watching the lemurs and other nature on the grounds.
So, the million dollar question, would I recommend this resort...Well, my first response would be with a question. What do you want for your holiday? If you dont mind walking, if you prefer pool to beach and love nature, then I would give it a 5 star. , [Details]
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Rooms are spacious, dont bother with the concierge service, I had to ask for my bonuses with that, staff is so helpful, the robes however, were great after a long day of outdoor activities. beds were sooooooo comfie.
The weak points
beach area was very smelly. Everything was a treck to get to.
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Occidental at Xcaret Xperience

, Quinte West, ON
2018-03-12
This trip was a dream come true! The Occidental at Xcaret Destination is one that will have us returning to Mexico again and again. On this trip, my husband and I experienced the wonders of the Riviera Maya all within the property of this hotel and adjacent eco-park Xcaret! This hotel is run like a well oiled machine with happy and welcoming staff that work tirelessly to ensure the visitors stay is the best that it can be. The destination is a perfect blend of nature; luxury; adventure; and relaxation. There is plenty to do right at the resort; but it is also conveniently located so that any offsite excursion travel is relatively close (45 minutes from Cancun). [Details]
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The strong points
Many choices for great all inclusive food/drink and no limitation/ reservation needed for the a la carte restaurants. Clean and well maintained hotel accommodations/grounds; friendly/professional staff. Nightly entertainment with quality performances.
The weak points
Although has beach, not a strong beach destination. Sunsets overland so sunset pictures not as spectacular as sunrise.
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Great Stay

, Toronto, ON
2018-03-11
The best all-inclusive we've stayed at yet! Great food, really, really great food! Sonora Grill and Los Olivos were standouts. Unlimited a la carte dining and no reservations required, we actually went back for favourite dishes multiple times. Lots of bars, top shelf brands and great service. The room was well appointed, with loads of closet space, a fantastic mattress and really good pillows. The pools are beautiful and the washrooms were always spotless. The only drawback is that this resort is not located on a large stretch of beach, so you can't beach walk for miles. They have a lagoon that was being restored after an earlier storm. Just north of the entrance, there is a small natural beach, maybe a hundred feet wide, with soft white sand and crystal clear water. The resort grounds were lush and beautiful, with nature trails and ruins to explore right on the property. We stayed 10 days but could easily do 2 weeks next time, never said that before! [Details]
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The dining, the friendly staff, and the little natural beach that felt like a secret.
The weak points
The lagoon. And the wifi is expensive.
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Fantastic Resort!

, Milk River, AB
2018-03-07
Occidental is a fantastic Resort! I would highly recomend it for everyone. The staff is fantastic and very helpful. They have daily sporting events like beach volleyball, water pollo, aqua aerobics, ect. Mario Perez (Staff member) was great. He lead a lot of the sporting events and got everyone involved. Thanks again for everything! [Details]
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Beach volleyball, Water Pollo, Events, Food, Ping pong, close to shopping, night shows. Everythhing you could ask for.

Best vacation location in the Riviera Maya

, Comox, BC
2017-12-31
We have been to the Occidental 6 times now, have brought family and friends to enjoy the resort, and have enjoyed the experience each and every time. Access to Xcaret Park makes for a full, rewarding experience; however, on our last visit, we relaxed at the resort and enjoyed the entertainment and snorkeling in the lagoon, interacting with the monkeys. Friendly, helpful staff - our experience here has resulted in a move to the Riviera Maya. [Details]
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Overall a good hotel

, Saskatoon, SK
2017-09-18
Food is above average especially if u go to the resturant to order off the menu other than the buffet. Wifi is terrible, only one hour free at lower level,signal is weak and it doesn't mattter if u only use 20mins at 10am, ur time ends off at 11am, it doesn't accumulate. Easy access to Xcaret park. Fishes are seen at the beach since it's a coral reef location. I don't recemend this hotel to family with kids since them seems not much for them to do at night. There is a manmade river with ocean water in the hotel, a big water fountain at the lower lobby in front of the lobby bar. It is very dark at night, the lights are dull, so one night I fell to the water fountain, ( the floor is wet due to the humidify,) the water is up to my chest so I wasn't drawn but my iPhone 6 plus is totally dead, since it is sea water inside. I talked to the manager 2 days later since there is nothing done to prevent future incident and I am worried if small kids fall into it. It is dangerous. But he sounded like it is my own fault and I should take full responsibility. I should say It is 70% my own fault since I walked to the corner because there were live singer and people are dancing on the floor so I try to not get into their ways. However, I am trying to help the hotel to do better, if they could just move the sofa closer to the corner so that no one would ever walk down there so no one would fall into the water. He gave me a 25mins massage at the spa but I am not trying to ask for anything, what upsets me is that there is no action after the incident and not even a Caution sign! It happened my second night at the resort and because of the poor wifi I didn't even have a chance to upload my photos to iCloud, it ruins my vacation and now I need to buy a new phone. [Details]
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The strong points
Easy access to Xcaret, if you buy unlimited pass you could take your time at the park since it is a huge one, it is very tiring to finish everything in one day.
The weak points
Poor wifi, one hour free only at lower level, cost $20 per day to have access in your room. Not recommended for kids, dark lower level lobby and chances to fall into water. No open space for kids to run around. It is also very dark at the pool.
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Amazing vacation!

, Toronto, ON
2017-08-10
We've been 3-rd time at Occidental at X- caret Riviera Maya. As always- perfect vacation! Stunning place, fantastic food, very clean facility, lots of entertainment, very friendly stuff, amazing nature... Love it and we eill come back again! [Details]
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Tropical Rainforest

, Brampton, ON
2017-08-08
Very nice hotel, great variety of restaurants, friendly staff in a gorgeous rainforest with stunning wildlife with no bugs except over the water in the wifi area. The only bad things were the wifi, the beach was small and the selling tactics of timeshares. [Details]
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The strong points
Beautiful place, great food, friendly staff, great wildlife.
The weak points
Timeshares and everyone trying to sell you one. The beach is small and the wifi is horrible.
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Beautiful Resort but smelly

, Richmond Hill, ON
2017-04-26
Positive: The views were out of this world, the rooms were cleaned every day, most of the staff would bend over backwards to serve you. Lots of activities to keep you busy all day and all night, you will never be bored. Food was plenty and tasty and you can always find shade. so much to do if you want to do stuff and plenty of places to rest or relax. Negative:The pasta lady would roll her eye with an attitude at you if you ask a question and the store guy would rather watch tv then serve you. We had no water in our room for a day. The day it rained and we really wanted a warm shower to dress for dinner. The air smelled like sewer and other areas smelled like fish. Could not swim at the beach for it smelled so bad. We swam in the ocean at the man made beach and we smelled of this on our clothes that even smelled up our room! Two days before we left the smell got more and more worse. Could not wait to get home! Would not go back because of the sewer smell but it was a shame because it is so beautiful! The pool was not cleaned everyday, it had lots of leaves in it. [Details]
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scenery is beautiful! Staff are great!
The weak points
beach and bad smell
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Great Holiday

, Embrun, ON
2017-03-30
Before leaving on holidays I had read quite a few reviews some good some not so good. But still decided to go to this hotel. I must say that from the time we arrived to when we left and were impressed with the cleanliness of the hotel, from the main entrance to our room and the restaurants, pool area there was always someone there to ensure things were to your satisfaction. The food was in abundance, the choices were multiple from the breakfast to the snacks in the late evening. Could not ask more of the people at the hotel, always making sure you were satisfied and that things were up to par. All in all we only have good things to say and would recommend this hotel in a heart beat. [Details]
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Occidental at xcarat

, Fergus, ON
2017-03-26
This was a wonderful hotel but a lot of walking and stairs so need to be able to get around, the grounds were beautiful but was really disappointed with the beach , wild animals were cool to see, would go back for sure [Details]
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The strong points
Wild animals and birds and x-carat was amazing
The weak points
Internet was very bad
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Fantastic time

, Pickering, ON
2017-02-07
Occidental at Xcaret [Details]
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The best asset this hotel has is their staff! Truly amazing. They can not do enough for you. They are professional, friendly and very hard working. The grounds are beautiful and are kept immaculate. The food is great with a wide variety to choose from
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