Xcaret Riviera Maya, Mexico
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Grupo XcaretArtisan jungle playground
The adults-only resort organizes itself into distinct casas dedicated to Mexican crafts, linked by cenote-fed rivers and dense jungle.
“The magicians at Xcaret conjure 900 rooms out of what feels like a mid sized, luxury resort.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Cenote river networks, kayak trails, and reciprocal access to eight adventure eco-parks.
Remarkable
Eco-integrative pavilions woven through limestone jungle, housing dedicated artisanal craft workshops.
Remarkable
Resident artisans lead pottery and textile workshops beside regional Mexican dining rooms.
What they say
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in The 50 Discovery.
All-inclusive luxury meets artisanal exclusivity at Hotel Xcaret Arte in the Riviera Maya’s Playa del Carmen.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the Riviera Maya coastline south of Playa del Carmen, set among jungle and cenote-fed rivers.
The rooms
Suites use neutral marble and Mexican woodwork, while swim-up terraces step straight into winding pools and river channels.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Glass-walled pools cantilever off the rooftops toward the ocean. Down below, infinity basins edge the river inlets.
The spa
Muluk Spa sits inside natural limestone caves, with hydrotherapy circuits and massage cabins carved directly into the rock.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Round cantina bars pour mezcal beneath thatched palapas, and dinner tables look out across emerald cenote channels.
How it began
Architect Miguel Quintana Pali shaped the resort through eco-integrative design, building directly into coastal limestone, cave formations, and native jungle.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.