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A fantastic choice for an exciting family holiday, the Occidental Xcaret has a beautiful man-made cove beach, it is also adjacent to Xcaret Park — Mexico's celebrated natural theme park. Couples too will love the resort's relaxed atmosphere and incredible range of amenities, including 11 restaurants and 10 bars, catering to every taste and occasion. There are also 5 swimming pools to choose from, tennis courts and organised activities, including ecological and cultural hikes to get you acquainted with this area of outstanding beauty. At night, the fun continues with live music, shows and disco dancing!
Where is it?
Connected to Xcaret Park by boat and overlooking the Riveria Maya on Mexico's Caribbean side. Transfer time from Cancun airport: 1 hour 10 min. Playa del Carmen is 10 min away. Transfer time from airport: 1 hour 10 min.
Eats and drinks
11 restaurants, 5 of which are à la carte, including Le Buffet, Sonora Grill (steakhouse), Los Olivos (Italian), La Hacienda (gourmet Mexican). Also D'Oriental (Asian), El Pescador (seafood), La Piazza (pizzeria), Paco's Tacos and El Lago (serving snacks and light meals). Beach Club also serving snacks and light meals. 10 bars.
Entertainment
Daily activities programme. Nightly entertainment. Disco. Weekly manager's cocktail party.
Fun and games
3 swimming pools, including 2 huge freeform pools with Jacuzzis plus a children's pool, spa*, fitness centre and solarium. Water sports with scuba-diving and deep-sea fishing*. 2 paddle courts, 2 tennis courts, 2 shuffle boards, archery and mini-golf. Supervised kids' club (4-12 years) with separate pool, clubhouse, buffet restaurant and daily activities. Ecological and cultural hikes*. Golf nearby*.
Handy stuff
Exclusive waiting service for drinks. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Babysitting (on request*).
Room info
769 rooms in 15 buildings. All rooms with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar (replenished every other day with soft drinks, bottled water and local beer), safety deposit box, iron and board, and hairdryer. Deluxe Rooms are spacious and richly decorated, with 1 king-size or 2 double beds sleeping max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years). Non-smoking rooms on request.
Room Upgrade
Grand Concierge Deluxe Rooms — as Deluxe Room plus turn down service, bathrobe, VIP amenities, a bottle of wine, fruit basket and a 10% coupon for a spa treatment.
Grand Junior Suite — as Deluxe Room but includes a spacious living area.
Grand Romance Deluxe — as Deluxe Room plus turn down service, surprise gift, VIP amenities, a bottle of sparkling wine, one day breakfast in bed, a romantic dinner and a 50 minutes relaxation massage for two.
Royal Club Luxury — luxury accommodation situated at the Royal Club, the exclusive section at the hotel that provides personalised services and VIP amenities.
Royal Club Junior Suite — as Royal Club Luxury Room but with living area.
The Royal Club offers an exclusive club-like atmosphere and the plush accommodation is located in three private buildings with 45 rooms and suites. Royal Club guests will enjoy spacious rooms and suites with hydro-massage bathtubs, private check-in and check-out reception, personal concierge service, business centre, in-room dining, stocked mini-fridge, luxurious linens and pillows, Etro toiletries, nightly turndown service, fruit basket, plush bath robes, preferred seating at à la carte restaurants and complimentary high speed Internet at The Royal Club Lobby. Royal Club members also have access to The Royal Club Restaurant with its variety of mouth-watering International dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7.30am - 10.30pm.
Minimum stay
7 nights between 23-31 Dec '12 and 01-03 Jan '13.
Additional information
DRESS CODE: In all menu-style restaurants, men are required to wear long trousers and shirts with sleeves (short sleeves acceptable). No beachwear or sandals.
*Denotes local charge.
All Inclusive
All meals, snacks, soft and alcoholic drinks, including premium brands. Wine served with lunch and dinner. All activities and entertainment detailed above unless otherwise stated.