A WEEK AT HOTEL XCARET ARTE - Not the BEST all inclusive resort in Mexico

We stayed one week at Hotel Xcaret Arte in September 2022.

During our travel to Playa del Carmen, we decided to test everything at Hotel Xcaret Arte and we liked a lot of the hotel's features. Although we think the all inclusive resort in Mexico is good, we still think that Palmaia the house of AiA has a way more personalized service and might be the best all inclusive resort in Mexico.

Actually, we even think that cruise ships hold better service.
Based on the price you would pay for Hotel Xcaret Arte, I would have expected more.

The price at Xcaret Hotel ranges from $800 a night and up to above $3000.

It depends if you are staying at:

- Xcaret Hotel
- Hotel Xcaret Arte
- La Casa de la playa

Xcaret hotel is the cheapest and La Casa de la playa is the one that takes the most money out of your pocket.

Xcaret hotel is a privately owned and operated theme park, resort, and self-described ecotourism development located in the Riviera Maya, a portion of the Caribbean coastline of Mexico's state of Quintana Roo.

It is part of Xcaret Experiencias Group which also owns the Xplor Park, Xel-Ha Park, and Xenses Park; as well as the Xichen, Xenotes, Xavage and Xoximilco tours and activities.

It is situated approximately 75 kilometers (47 mi) south of Cancún, and 6.5 kilometers (4 mi) south of the nearest large settlement Playa del Carmen along Highway 307.

It is named after the nearby archaeological site Xcaret, a settlement constructed by the pre-Columbian Maya some of whose structures lie within the boundaries of the park's 81 hectares (200 acres) of land holdings.

We also visited the xplor park by xcaret with a river inside a cave underground.

So all in all, we don't feel like hotel xcaret arte is the best all inclusive resort for us.

This hotel is perfect for those who want to experience the culture and the beauty of Mexico, but it will cost some money.

In this video, we're sharing a week at Hotel Xcaret Art, exploring all of the amazing things that this resort has to offer. From the beautiful pools to the delicious food, Hotel Xcaret Art has something for everyone. So if you're looking for a luxurious all-inclusive experience in Mexico, check out Hotel Xcaret Art!

Timestamps
00:00 Introducing A WEEK AT HOTEL XCARET ARTE - Not the BEST all inclusive resort in Mexico
01:52 Driving to Hotel Xcaret Arte
02:26 Introducing Xcaret group
02:48 Full room tour of the Junior suite at Hotel Xcaret Arte
08:09 Ida's food poisoning at Hotel Xcaret
09:39 Sunrise at Xcaret Arte
09:58 Restaurant Kibikibi tour at Xcaret
10:31 Gym review of Hotel Xcaret Arte
12:27 Xcaret Xplor park tour and activities
16:22 Eating at poblano the restaurant
17:09 kayaking at in the lagoon of Hotel Xcaret
17:55 Full tour of Muluk Spa at Xcaret Arte
20:10 Bracelet at Hotel Xcaret
20:23 Main Pool at hotel Xcaret Arte
20:40 Artisti building and rooftop pool
21:07 The Food at Hotel Xcaret Arte
22:07 The Beach at Xcaret

Hope you enjoy the video! :)

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[joshbarr]

Walks on a treadmill while there's 100 acres to explore, how can I trust your opinion

[MariaIsaac-ibkq]

I've stayed at Arte and Mexico over 5 times. The food is amazing. You're eating pizza and chicken nuggets, like be serious. You are definitely used to low quality cruise ship food. I have been on RC and Disney cruises and the food does not even compare. Anything for clickbait.

[anasalazar]

Not to be mean or anything but his Hotel SCREAMS Mexican culture, maybe you missed that point? It is luxury combined with rustic Mexican art. From the decorations to even the trash cans, all are made by local talented artisans that pay tribute to the different states in the Mexican Republic. Mexican cuisine can be a punch on someone's palette because the spices and flavors used, but in my opinion it is the BEST. Obviously, this is your opinion and experience but I encourage everyone to try it for themselves because there is a chance you will love it :).

[davethomas]

I was there last August and I state with all honesty the service is definitely 5-star. I'm not sure what experience they were expecting or looking for, but it is a top-notch hotel. You get a personal waitstaff person/butler who guides you when you get there. They go over the hotel, the dining and excursions if you haven't pre-booked them, and takes you to your room. The food is nothing less than spectacular. Even the buffet style places like the Mercado and Cayuco brunch were amazing.

He's right, alot of YouTube travel videos are sponsored but they were not lying. Totally worth the price.

The only thing I'll say is that it's VERY steeped in Mexican culture. Every little detail down to the food selections, decor, and atmosphere. Me and my friends loved that aspect but it's worth nothing.

[TsuyoiTCG]

Well, what I really liked about this hotel is precisely because it's a love letter to México. If you aren't used to Mexican cuisine you will not like it, but there are a lot of options for Westerns, especially in Hotel Xcaret Mexico.
Most of the guests are people who like or live in Mexico.

[kayladeveau]

The best all inclusive resort in Mexico by a mile! Nowhere else gives the inclusions that they do. Food was phenomenal

[KhyberGirlMx]

I’ve been to all inclusive hotels in over 20 countries and hotel Xcaret is by far the best. Nothing compares to the 7 parks that are included, and the experience at the Muluk spa. Worth the price! 🎉🇲🇽♥️

[lnone]

I can't believe you are saying even Cruises hold a better service. The thing that I loved about XCARET ARTE was their service. This is the thing that will definitely make me come back again and spend the money. SERVICE IS AMAZING! They have the BEST STAFF EVER.

[tfibby]

I actually stayed in Xcaret, if you book ahead you can get a a suite for 3 with EVERYTHING INCLUDED for $450 a night. Fun facts: Disneyland (100 acres) Xcaret is 200 acres and Disney World* is 500 acres

[kenlewis]

I disagree about the food. some of the fusion food is a hit or miss, but the Mexican food is pretty spot on. actually, the food is better at the sister property, hotel xcaret Mexico. maybe you just don't like Mexican food or know what its supposed to taste like? no offense, but Mexican food in Europe is pretty horrific, its all dumbed-down and westernized. I just dont think you are used to authentic Mexican and it clashed with your palette. ive seen other gringos at xcaret complain about the food too. you probably noticed that most of the clientele at xcaret are Mexican or from Latin America. xcaret does not cater to western tourists. its one of the few locally owned and operated hotels in the area, so almost all the food is Mexican. you can't serve locals bad Mexican food and get away with it and this is one of the most popular hotels in the area so they must be doing something right. palmaia is a totally different kind of resort. it was created by a westerner for a western audience, which is the vast majority of riviera Maya resorts. its also more of a wellness resort, totally different vibe vs xcaret. I do agree that xcaret service can be a hit or miss, but really royal Caribbean? thats such a strange comparison. I mean royal is like a budget to mid level cruise line. its a totally different segment than xcaret and its not even a hotel. personally, I haven't seen amazing service at royal outside of their premium or luxury brands.

[FreedomFiveFL]

I can only assume this was titled this way to draw in viewers. Hotel Xcaret Arte is absolutely stunning and the best service anywhere.

[KelcieCampbell]

You’re eating in the buffet, did y’all go to any of the exclusive and reservation required restaurants? The food there was amazing! It was all so authentic to Mexico and the wait staff was amazing! If you ate at just the buffet and are judging the food on that then you missed out and didn’t do your research ahead of time!

[abigailm]

I’ve actually stayed at the hotel Xcaret and the food was fantastic if you like traditional Mexican, Maybe your pallet just not refined to spicy foods & sumptuous meats you’re used to a blender pallet.

[getchabandzup]

I stayed at xcaret 2 months after it first opened.. best trip of my life

[anagarza]

Dude I mean how can you say that it isn't the best option? You have free transportation and access to all the parks, xichimilco(party). All the food and beveragea included. I mean... I love to go there. Free transportation from the airport to the hotel and back to the airport. I love it there, they give you a lot of stuff and food. This weekend I am going back.

[alissonjalil]

This is one of my favorite places on earth. Just must not be your style.

[ChristianTulsaPeru]

What of everything shown in this video was actually part of the all inclusive? Also, how do you get the purple bracelet? I thought everything was all inclusive for everyone. Now I am looking at some extra charges when it comes to Courses restaurants and other stuffs. I’m more confused than ever before

[alissonjalil]

You missed the best rooms there. The ones that open up and you can climb right down into the under ground river from your room!

[elitebmwj]

Been there 3 times already and by far my favorite resort. The food was always great, yes there can be a few dishes you don’t like but that’s the point of an all inclusive, you order something and you are like no this isn’t something that I would like, you order something else. I have a digestive issue with mushrooms and once made a mistake there at the Italian restaurant where my dish had mushrooms in the sauce, guess what I did, ordered something else.

The amenities and the beauty of the whole place out shines every other resort in that area that I’ve come across, and I go every chance to that area as it’s an easy 1hr and a half flight for me.