I will try to do the review in sections: Resort/Grounds - Beautiful.......I don't think anyone can dispute this. The beach was nice and clean, plenty of chairs, water was clear and lots of fish for snorkeling. Pools looked beautiful but did not use the pools (we can swim at a pool at home). There is a lot of walking but... more

I stayed at Grand Xcaret (supposedly pronounced “Ish-Caret”) with my wife for a week in December 2009. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay at Grand Xcaret and Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. I write this review mostly for the travelers who might be unduly influenced by the negative reviews here and also to give further tips beyond the condition of the... more

Royal Club Upgrade is absolutely worth it! We were 6 adults and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I have been checking with TA for about 2 months for what not and what to do... well, here it is folks: Go for the Upgrade. We loved the service, room and for dining.....lovely ocean view. Food was exceptional. Try the tuna sushami & coconut... more

We stayed at the Occidental Grand Xcaret just before the holidays and had a great vacation. Like any hotel, there are some pluses and minuses to the Occidental. On the plus side, the hotel looks great. There is a large, attractive lobby, overlooking an interior lake and canal system. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The room we stayed in... more

I fully agree with what most others have said regarding the resort grounds/facilities, and the food. Here are my more specific comments: What we liked about this resort: Spaciousness--even if the resort is full (and it was very close to being full when we went there) it didn't feel crowded. Lots of pools--if you're a "pool person" you'll love it!... more

This trip was planned for my 40th birthday and what a trip it was. It was my first all-inclusive and I would do it again. Place was just beautiful and there was alot to see. Deer, flamengos, camillions, monkeys, pelicans and the biggest squirrel I have ever seen. LOL The only thing was there wasnt much of a beach to... more

We visited here in September with our 2 girls - ages 9 and 12. They loved the animals and the big pools. The food was great, and the view over the ocean from the ocean restaurant bar was great. As other reviewers have noted, this is a large place and is rather spread out, but if you aren't in time... more

This trip to the occidental xcaret was our honeymoon, and we booked with this resort because we got a very good price, so we figured what the heck. This was my second trip to the mayan riviera and my husbands first. He initially did not want to go to Mexico but ended up loving it. I was a little worried... more

Before going to Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret we’ve read plenty of interviews so we knew what to expect. Totally agreed with majority of opinions that: - beautiful facilities and clean pools, small but calm lagoon, good room service – no need to repeat what many other reviewers already wrote (go to more expansive reviews with “wow”, “gorgeous” and similar key... more