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"We recently stayed at Occidental at Xcaret Destination and overall had a really enjoyable experience. The property itself is absolutely stunning—one of the most lush, jungle-like resort settings you could ask for. The wildlife was incredible and truly sets this place apart. We had monkeys visiting our balcony daily, which was amazing to watch. If you enjoy nature and wildlife, this resort is hard to beat—but if that’s not your thing, this may not be the place for you. The pools were great, always clean and relaxing, and the entire resort has a very natural, immersive feel. The staff across the board were kind, friendly, and very helpful. One employee, Moses, really stood out as exceptional and went above and beyond to make our stay better. Our room was nice and comfortable, housekeeping did a fantastic job, and the minibar was always well stocked. The bars were also excellent—service was quick and always came with a smile. The only downside was the food, which was just okay overall. That said, the pizza restaurant was outstanding—honestly better than most pizza places in the U.S. Check-in could definitely use some improvement, as the process felt slower than it should be. All in all, this is a beautiful resort with a unique jungle atmosphere, great service, and unforgettable wildlife experiences."

"Wonderful experience at this resort. First time in Mexico and I'm so glad we chose this property. Food was all amazing, lots to pick from. Very clean. Staff were friendly and accommodating. I loved being able to go snorkeling right off the beach. "

"Staff was extremely accommodating - plenty to do for the kids - excellent pools and access to other resorts on property"

"Our room has a beautiful view of the ocean, the food was pretty good and the were very friendly and helpful."

"Clean well maintained property. Exceptionally warm and non pushy staff. Food was better than most all inclusive Mexico properties we visited. Free Honeymoon suite upgrade thru Expedia gold tier was the icing on top!"

"The property its self is so beautiful and very high secured. For all inclusive I hoped for better food. But all in all a great experience. "

"very nice hotel love it"

"The hotel is beautiful. The pool is super big and nice. I would definitely give this property 5 stars."

""The resort in Playa del Carmen had so many wonderful aspects—beautiful grounds, fantastic food, and most of the staff were exceptional. However, I had a deeply upsetting experience. After being seated in a restaurant, my girlfriend was asked to leave due to a dress code, which was incredibly embarrassing, especially since we were already seated. The assistant concierge manager’s response was frightening—he spoke in a threatening, almost thuggish way, and it left us uneasy, especially as tourists in a foreign country. I also made a mistake by reacting in anger and disrespecting her on the way out, and I deeply regret that. My reaction was a response to feeling powerless, but I take full responsibility. Despite this, I hope the resort addresses this behavior, because it otherwise has great potential. I give the resort 3 stars—the staff and setting were fantastic, but this incident left a serious mark on our experience.""