Hotel Xcaret Arte: The Ultimate Guide to this Adults-only Resort
Hotel Xcaret Arte is a luxury, all-inclusive resort near Playa del Carmen in Mexico. This resort is adults-only (technically 16 and up), and is a dream in paradise. Hotel Xcaret Arte currently has 900 rooms, with an additional expansion of 900 rooms set to open in 2027. As the name suggests, Hotel Xcaret Arte is centered around Mexican art, and even offers some artistic workshops while there.
Looking to book a vacation to one of Mexico’s best resorts? Read on to find out all about this amazing resort and prepare yourself for the vacation of a lifetime.
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Location
Hotel Xcaret Arte is located near Playa del Carmen in the Riviera Maya of Mexico. Hotel Xcaret Arte is right next to Hotel Xcaret Mexico, the family friendly resort. From the Cancun Airport, it takes about an hour to arrive at the resort.
How Much Does Hotel Xcaret Arte Cost?
Hotel Xcaret Arte is a AAA 5 Diamond Resort and the price reflects that fact. The hotel offers many first class services and amenities.
All-Fun Inclusive
When staying at an Xcaret property, you get their signature All-fun Inclusive concept. You get access to all included bars and restaurants, parks, excursions, and transportation which starts upon arrival at the airport.
Airport Pickup
Once collecting your baggage and clearing customs, you will exit the terminal and look for the Xcaret Lounge outside. Here you will check-in and wait for the hotel transportation. While waiting you can sit inside the air conditioned lounge and enjoy a drink and some snacks. Once the transportation is ready, it will take you to the resort.
Wishlist
Grupo Xcaret offers several parks and excursions that are included with your stay. Hotel Xcaret Arte offers a wishlist that you fill out and send in 30 days prior to arrival to book restaurants, parks, and excursions that require reservations.
It is important that you start planning ahead of time so that you can submit your wishlist at the 30 day mark. Many restaurants, parks, and excursions fill up quickly, so you do not want to wait until you arrive.
Parks and Excursions
The closest 3 parks, Xcaret (culture and nature park), Xenses (mind bending fun), and Xplor/Xplor Fuego (adventure park), do not require reservations. Transportation to these 3 parks runs in a continuous loop all day long. The parks that are further away require reservations so that transportation is available. These parks are Xel-Ha (nature park) and Xochimilco (floating fiesta).
There are also several excursions that you can book. You can see the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, Tulum, or Coba, take a cenote tour, or book an ATV experience. Please note that some of these excursions require extra money to be paid for taxes, food, etc.
Hotel Xcaret Arte offers many different activities for a day away from the resort. Plan early, and submit your wishlist at the 30 day mark for the best opportunity at booking your preferred activities and dates.
Casas and Room Types
The buildings at Hotel Xcaret Arte are called casas, which means house in Spanish. Each casa is centered around a different theme, and certain casas have certain room types available. While you cannot pick the casa you stay in, choosing a specific room type my help you get the casa you want.
Casa de la Música
Casa de la Música is a casa that focuses on the music of Mexico, as its name suggests. The design in these rooms is inspired by the rhythm of music. This casa also houses the Encanta restaurant, a pool bar, a rooftop bar, and a boutique store. This casa offers a latin dance workshop that you can participate in.
Casa de la Pirámide
Casa de la Pirámide is a casa that focuses on Mayan culture and architecture. You can see the Mayan influence in the design of the rooms in this casa. This casa offers a pottery workshop, but make sure you have enough time ro finish because the pottery needs several days to be fully finished. This casa has the Xaak restaurant, but it is an additional cost and not included. There is also a boutique store, a pool bar and a rooftop pool with a bar.
Casa del Diseño
Casa del Diseño is the casa closest to the lobby area. This casa has a modern design and features Mexican textiles. The rooms in this casa have a modern, colorful design showcasing Mexican design. This casa also houses the Cayuco restaurant, a pool bar, and a rooftop pool and bar. This casa also offers a weaving workshop that you can participate in.
Casa de la Paz
Casa de la Paz is a casa that focuses on tranquility and relaxation. The rooms in this casa have peaceful color schemes and volcanic rock tubs on the terrace. This casa offers a rooftop infinity pool, a boutique store, the Muluk Spa, a gym, and the El Deseo Speakeasy club. There is no workshop offered in this casa. The Muluk Spa is an additional cost.
Casa de los Artistas
Casa de los Artistas is the exclusive casa at Hotel Xcaret Arte. This casa is an upgrade from the other casas. This casa showcases artistic expression and art. The rooms in this casa have earthy tones and decorations. You can attend a painting workshop inside this casa. This casa also houses the Kibi Kibi restaurant. This restaurant is included for guests staying in this casa, or at an additional cost for others.
For guests staying in this casa, there is also butler service, a rooftop pool with a bar, and a gym.
Room Types
The rooms at Hotel Xcaret Arte are called suites, and there are many different types to choose from. Not all casas offer every room type, and you are randomly assigned to a casa based on the suite type chosen. The only casa this doesn’t apply to is Casa de los Aritstas because it is an upgraded casa. Below is a quick description of the suites and the casas they are offered in.
| Suite Type | # of Adults | Casas Offered In | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden | 3 | Diseño, Música, Pirámide | |
| Garden Spa | 3 | Paz | volcanic bath, steam in shower |
| Garden Swim Up | 3 | Diseño, Música, Pirámide | private swimming pool |
| River | 3 | Música, Pirámide | |
| River Spa | 3 | Paz | volcanic bath, steam in shower |
| River Adult | 3 | Artistas | butler |
| Ocean View | 3 | Diseño, Pirámide | partial ocean view |
| Ocean Front | 3 | Diseño | ocean view |
| Ocean Front Swim Up | 3 | Diseño | ocean view, private swimming pool |
| Ocean Front Adult | 3 | Artistas | ocean view, butler |
| Ocean Front Swim Up Adult | 3 | Artistas | ocean view, butler, private swimming pool |
| River Spa Junior | 3 | Paz | volcanic bath, steam in shower, private pickup |
| Ocean View Junior | 3 | Diseño, Pirámide | partial ocean view, private pickup |
| Ocean Front Adult Junior | 3 | Artistas | ocean view, butler, private pickup |
| River Master | 3 | Música, Pirámide | private pickup |
| Ocean View Master | 3 | Pirámide | partial ocean view, private pickup |
| Ocean Front Master | 3 | Diseño | ocean view, private pickup |
| Presidential River | 4 | Música, Paz | 2 bedrooms, 4 balconies, outdoor pool, sunbathing area, private pickup Paz: volcanic bath, steam in shower |
| Presidential Ocean View | 4 | Pirámide, Diseño | 2 bedrooms, 4 balconies, outdoor pool, sunbathing area, private pickup |
| Presidential Ocean Front Adult | 4 | Artistas | 2 bedrooms, 4 balconies, outdoor pool, sunbathing area, butler, private pickup |
Restaurants and Bars
Hotel Xcaret Arte offers a great selection of restaurants and bars to satisfy your palate. Some restaurants require reservations, so remember to fill out your wishlist 30 days before arrival to help ensure you get to eat at the restaurants you want to.
Hotel Xcaret Arte also has many wonderful bars to have a drink at. You can choose from restaurant bars, cantinas, and pool bars.
Restaurants
Hotel Xcaret Arte offers one premium restaurant, Xaak, at an additional cost. This restaurant offers a tasting menu with drink pairing, and serves contemporary Mexican cuisine. Kibi Kibi is another exclusive restaurant only for guests staying in Casa de los Artistas. This restaurant serves fusion cuisine from the Yucatan and Lebanon. Xaak is open for dinner, while Kibi Kibi is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Hotel Xcaret Arte offers two buffet options, Mercado de San Juan which offers traditional Mexican cuisines, and Cayuco which offers Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on seafood and meat. Both are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but for dinner Cayuco becomes an a-la-carte restaurant.
On Sundays at Mercado de San Juan, there is a delicious brunch buffet. This is definitely a do not miss if you are at the hotel on a Sunday. The offer a large selection of seafood along with traditional Mexican foods.
There are three restaurants that offer Mexican cuisine, Cantina VI.AI.PY, Encanta, and Arenal. Cantina VI.AI.PY offers cuisine from Oaxaca and is open for lunch and dinner. Encanta is open for dinner and requires a reservation. Arenal is open for lunch and dinner and offers cuisine from Baja and requires a reservation for dinner.
Two restaurants offer Asian food options. There is Chino Poblano which is a Chinese-Mexican fusion restaurant. Chino Poblano is an 8-course tasting menu of unique flavors. Tah-Xido is a contemporary Japanese restaurant and a reservation is required. Tah-Xido offers an a-la-carte option and a teppanyaki option.
Apapachoa is the vegan restaurant at Hotel Xcaret Arte. It is open for breakfast and dinner, and you can try some delicious vegan dishes at this restaurant.
Bars
Hotel Xcaret Arte has three swim up bars, one at Casa de la Música, one at Casa de la Pirámide, and one near Cayuco restaurant. There are four rooftop bars: one at Casa de los Artistas for those staying in that building, one at Casa de la Música, one at Casa de la Pirámide, and one at Casa del Diseño. If you walk past the main pool and cross the bridge, there is the Changarrito bar between the bridges.
Many bars have their own signature drinks that you cannot get at other bars, so make sure you try those when you can. Some of them are really delicious, and I wish I could order them everywhere.
Resort Activities
When staying at Hotel Xcaret Arte, there are many activities around the resort that you can participate in. There are several different art workshops that you can participate in. These are held in the different casas, and some offer more than one workshop per day. Check with a concierge for the different options and times.
Hotel Xcaret Arte also offers kayaking and paddle boarding. You need to reserve your time ahead of time, so make sure you go early or the day before. You reserve your time with a worker across the bridge down on the beach area by the caves.
If you like the nightlife, there is a speakeasy underground at Casa Patrón called El Deseo. It is a Prohibition themed nightclub that you need to explore to find. You walk through what looks like a parking garage to the entrance, but there should be flashing lights to follow depending on what time you arrive. The club is open from 8 PM – 4 AM.
Also at night you can see live performances at Foro de la Música outside Casa de la Música. If you enjoy the saxophone, you can watch Xibalijazz, a live jazz show. You can also watch theatre and dance shows with Leyendas Mayas or El Pincel de Diego. You can check the schedule when you arrive to see what is offered each night.
Xelfie Spots
If you have read any of my other blog posts, you know that one of my favorite things about Xcaret are the Xelfie spots around the resorts and parks. At Hotel Xcaret Arte there are 20 Xelfie spots around the resort for you to take beautiful and unique phots.
When you find a Xelfie spot, all you have to do is scan your bracelet, and the camera will take your picture. Please note that these photos are not included and require you to purchase them. If you are purchasing photos from the parks, you should buy them all at the same time because you will get a better price.
My favorite Xelfie spot at Hotel Xcaret Arte is the nest beds by the Changarrito bar. Walk pas the main pool to the right across the bridge, and you will find this amazing photo spot there. This is the famous spot you often see on social media.
As you explore the resort, look for these special photo spots. Another one that I liked is in the caves near the beach. There are 2 spots as you kayak or paddle board through the caves. The Xcaret Xelfie spots are some of my most favorite vacation photos ever, so make sure you take advantage while at the resort.
Day Pass
If you are staying at Hotel Xcaret Arte and want someone to visit from another resort, they can buy a day pass to visit. If you are staying at another resort and wanting to check out Hotel Xcaret Arte to see if you want to stay here in the future, you can buy a day pass as well.
To enquire about a day pass you can email daypasshotelarte@hotelxcaret.com or call +52 (984) 257 72 00. Last time I talked to the concierge there 2 options for a day pass, half day or full day. The prices were around $165 and $200 per person.
Recap: Is Hotel Xcaret Arte it worth it?
Hotel Xcaret Arte is one on the best adults-only resorts in the Riviera Maya of Mexico. The service, luxury accommodations, delicious food, and included activities definitely make this a must visit resort. I love this resort and return year after year as it does not disappoint. As soon as I step onto the property, all stress and worries disappear, and I know an amazing vacation is about to begin.
Looking to stay at the family-friendly Hotel Xcaret Mexico? Read all about the family resort here.
