Occidental Grand Xcaret Resort

 Chetumal Puerto Juárez, 309,

Carr. Federal, Solidaridad, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico

 

Set in lush gardens on the Caribbean coast, this all-inclusive laid-back beachfront resort is 1.6 km from both Xplor Adventure Park and Xcaret Park, an eco-archaeological theme park. 
The airy rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), cable TV and private balconies or terraces, along with minibars. Suites add separate living rooms. Club rooms and suites include access to a private lounge, beach and pool; upgraded 2-bedroom club suites include coffeemakers, whirlpool tubs and sea views. Room service is offered.
There are 9 bars and 11 restaurants. Other amenities include 5 outdoor pools, a fitness center and a spa, as well as a private beach with watersports.

 

Hotel Amenities

Accommodation Categories and Descriptions

Food and Beverage Outlets

Nearby Things To Do

HOTEL AMENITIES 

• 24-hour front desk 

• ATM/banking 

• Babysitting or childcare (surcharge) 

• Bar/lounge 

• Business center 

• Children's club (surcharge) 

• Children's pool 

• Coffee shop or café 

• Coffee/tea in common areas 

• Concierge services 

• Conference space 

• Dry cleaning/laundry service 

• Elevator/lift 

• Free breakfast 

• Free self parking 

• Full-service spa 

• Garden 

• Gift shops or newsstand 

• Hair salon 

• Laundry facilities 

• Meeting rooms 4 

• Multilingual staff 

• Nightclub 

• Number of outdoor pools - 4 

• Number of restaurants - 8 

• On private beach 

• Outdoor tennis courts 2 

• Poolside bar 

• Porter/bellhop 

• Rooftop terrace 

• Sauna 

• Shopping on site 

• Spa services on site 

• Spa treatment room(s) 

• Spa tub 

• Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge) 

• Swim-up bar 

• Tennis on site 

• Total number of rooms - 769 

• Tours/ticket assistance 

• Wedding services 

• WiFi (surcharge) 

   

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS

• Grand Romance Deluxe

1 king bed or 2 double beds

(Extra beds available: Crib)

Room sleeps 4 guests(up to 3 children)

 

• Deluxe Room

1 king bed or 2 double beds

(Extra beds available: Crib)

Room sleeps 4 guests(up to 3 children)

 

• Royal Club Junior Suite

1 king bed or 2 double beds

(Extra beds available: Crib)

Room sleeps 4 guests(up to 3 children)

 

• Junior Suite

1 king bed or 2 double beds

(Extra beds available: Crib)

Room sleeps 4 guests(up to 3 children)

 

• Royal Club Luxury

2 double beds

(Extra beds available: Crib)

Room sleeps 4 guests(up to 3 children)

 

• Air conditioning 

• Balcony 

• Blackout drapes/curtains 

• Ceiling fan 

• Climate control 

• Free bottled water 

• Free toiletries 

• Free cribs/infant beds 

• Daily housekeeping 

• Designer toiletries 

• Desk 

• Flat-panel TV 

• Hair dryer 

• In-room childcare (surcharge) 

• In-room safe 

• Phone 

• Private bathroom 

• Refrigerator 

• Shower/tub combination 

• Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge) 

• WiFi (surcharge) 

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Sample menu for D'Oriental

Appetizers:

• Miso soup

• Cucumber salad

• Hot and sour soup

   

  Main courses:

• Minced chicken lettuce tacos

• Teppan yaki

• Beef Szechuan

   

  Desserts:

• Banana tempura and vanilla ice cream

• Ginger and tangerine tarts

• Midori custard flan

   

  Le Buffet - Located at the center of this all-inclusive resort, in the main complex. This large, high-ceilinged casual-dress restaurant serves international buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

  Sample menu for Sonora Grill

  Appetizers:

• Fresh salad bar

• Ox-tail consommé soup

   

  Main courses:

• Steak broschette with criolla sauce

• Chicken and shrimp pita fajitas

• Xcaret's steak fillet

   

  Desserts:

• Selection of buffet desserts

   

  Sonora Grill - The Mexican state of Sonora is cattle country and this steakhouse celebrates the state with Western decor and grilled steaks, seafood, chicken, and pork. Dinner only. Reservations and resort wear required.

  Los Olivos - In a relaxed ambience reminiscent of a seaside Mediterranean spot, Los Olivos serves Italian food. Dinner only. Reservations and resort wear required.

  Sample menu for Los Olivos

  Appetizers:

• Fresh salad bar

• Pasta selection

• Zucchini cream soup with smoked salmon

   

  Main courses:

• Tuna Mediterranean

• Chicken in marsala sauce

• Scampi fortalezza

   

  La Hacienda - This colorful dinner house features Mexican specialties. Dinner only. Reservations and resort wear required.

  Sample menu for La Hacienda

  Appetizers:

• Salad bar

• Appetizer bar

• Tortilla soup

   

  Main courses:

• Lamb in two sauces of avocado and red peppers

• Red snapper fillet veracruz style

• Surf & Turf tampiqueña style

   

  Desserts:

• Selections from dessert buffet

   

  D'Oriental - Red walls, wood ceiling, hanging paper lamps, and a parasol create an Asian atmosphere for Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Indian food. Dinner only. Reservations and resort wear required.

  El Pescador - This open-air, beachside restaurant shaded by an enormous palapa serves fresh local fare. Reservations and resort wear are required for dinner.

  Sample menu for El Pescador

  Appetizers:

• Mixed veggie salad

• Imperial ceviche

• Soup of the day

   

  Main courses:

• Grilled tuna

• Shrimps and scallops in lobster sauce

• Salmon in jalapeño sauce

   

  Desserts:

• Fruits Macedonia

• Cheesecake

• Chocolate cake

   

  Pacos Tacos - Located on the dining arcade's upper level, this casual snack spot features light Mexican fare. Open-air terrace seating in the evening.

   

• La Piazza - Adjacent to Pacos Tacos on the dining arcade's upper-level terrace, La Piazza serves antipastos, pizza, and desserts in the evenings. Casual dress. Reservations not required.

   

• El Lago - This spot by the main pool in the resort's Flamenco lodging section features light lunches and snacks.

   

• Kids Club - Features kid menu favorites.

   

• Royal Club - Reserved for Royal Club guests only. Relaxed but elegant, this serves meals in an all-white setting of draped muslin and table linen. Air-conditioned and roofed by a palapa.

   

• Lobby Bar - Open late morning to midnight.

   

• Terraza Bar - Open late afternoon to late night.

   

• La Bodeguita Bar - Open evenings only.

   

• Pool Bars - In both Flamenco and Cangrejo areas. Open late morning through the afternoon.

   

• The Hundido Bar - Flamenco area. Open late morning through the afternoon.

   

• El Lago Bar - Located at the main pool. Open late morning through the afternoon.

   

• Beach Club Bar - Open mid-morning through the afternoon.

   

• Beach Bar - Open mid-morning through the afternoon.

   

• Sport Bar - Open late afternoon until the wee hours of the morning.

   

• Palenque Disco - Open from late evening.

 

NEARBY THINGS TO DO

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the

 

All-Inclusive details section for more information).

 

Non-stop activities at this resort cover a wide range of interests: stretching and jogging sessions, pool games, contests, tournaments, bingo, and tennis clinics. Guests also can take advantage of the resort's location by exploring the local area on ecological and cultural hikes as well as on bicycle tours.

Popular activities nearby include deep sea fishing for mahi mahi and blue marlin; scuba diving at Barracuda reef with a sunken ship, and snorkeling. Golf enthusiasts can take advantage of the 18-hole par 72 course designed by Robert Von Hagge, which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Hotel staff can help arrange local area activities.

 

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Kayaking nearby 

• Golfing nearby 

• Hiking/biking trails nearby 

• Miniature golf on site 

• Playground on site 

• Scuba diving on site 

• Snorkeling on site 

• Volleyball on site