The Ultimate Guide to the NEW Hotel Xcaret Mexico
We have been waiting and the time is finally here. The NEW expansion at Hotel Xcaret Mexico has opened and it was well worth the wait. The new expansion is absolutely amazing and you will love staying here. Read on to find out about all the wonderful things the expansion has to offer, and plan the luxury vacation of your dreams at Hotel Xcaret Mexico.
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Overview of the New Hotel Xcaret Mexico
The new expansion at Hotel Xcaret Mexico includes amazing new casas tailored to different age levels to make your stay even more kid focused. There are many new restaurants featuring delicious foods from around the world, and even a 24 hour cinema where you can get snacks and watch movies. There are new kids clubs for different age levels, and even a kid friendly massage option at Muluk Spa. With all of the new kid focused amenities, Hotel Xcaret Mexico is a true kid’s vacation paradise.
New Casas at Hotel Xcaret Mexico
The new expansion at Hotel Xcaret Mexico offers 5 new casas to stay in, and an expanded casa, Casa Agua. These new casas are created with certain age groups in mind to make sure you have the best vacation possible. A unique feature of the new casas is that they all have rooftop areas created for children and families to relax and make lasting memories.
Casa Luna
Casa Luna is a casa created for children from birth to age 9. Here the youngest family members will enjoy a world of adventure created especially for them. This casa has garden view rooms, river view rooms, and rooms with access to the rivers.
Casa Luna has the Lunateca where children can take part in interactive learning activities, and also Xiquit Inn, a mini hotel where children can use their imaginations and pretend to work in different areas of a hotel. In Casa Luna, younger children can enjoy their vacation with activities created especially for their age group.
Casa Vida
Casa Vida is a casa created for children aged 10-12. This casa has waterslides that children can go down, and one connects to a family friendly rooftop area. The slide will take kids from the rooftop down to the central pool. This casa has garden view rooms, river view rooms, and rooms with river access.
This casa also has Xinema, a 24 hour restaurant where you can watch movies while you eat or have a snack, and also La Xentral buffet. La Xentral is also where families will catch the buses to all the parks, making this casa a great one to stay in.
Casa Sol
Casa Sol is the casa created especially for teens aged 13-17. This casa has an exclusive rooftop with a non-alcoholic bar where teens can chill and hang out with each other, and also a live DJ to keep them entertained. This casa has garden view rooms, river view rooms, and rooms with river access.
This casa also has the teen nightclub, La Paxanguería that hosts themed parties, has karaoke, and a DJ. Teens can also check out Dixtrito 1317 where they can participate in immersive experiences and challenges, as well as urban art. This casa also has an amazing pool for hanging out during the day.
Casa Eclipse
This casa is the adults-only casa. This casa allows adults to have a romantic, tranquil vacation. This casa is perfect for those who want a romantic getaway, a couple’s trip, or even just time away from kids.
This casa has views of the gardens, and even has direct access to the rivers at Hotel Xcaret Mexico. I love Hotel Xcaret Mexico, and I would choose this option over Hotel Xcaret Arte if I wanted an adults-only vacation here.
Casa Cielo
Casa Cielo was created for multi-generational families, and is a food lovers paradise. Many of the new restaurants can be found in this casa, as well as Bar Flamingo which has live music in the evenings, Pava Jarla which is a late-night taquería to satisfy those late night cravings, and Xupes which is an adults-only nightclub with a DJ. If you love food, you will definitely be checking out this casa during your stay.
This casa has garden view rooms and river view rooms.
Casa Agua
Casa Agua is an original casa of Hotel Xcaret Mexico, but has been expanded and now offers new experiences for families. This casa is where the Muluk Spa is located and now offers special spa services for children. The new area also offers a rooftop wellness area where you can participate in meditation, stretching, yoga, and other exercises while enjoying all the beautiful surroundings has to offer.
New Restaurants at Hotel Xcaret Mexico
With the expansion at the new Hotel Xcaret Mexico comes many new restaurants and opportunities to indulge in the foods and flavors of Mexico. The expansion offers 9 new restaurants, with 4 of them requiring reservations. The following chart lists the new restaurants and what they serve so that you can plan and reserve ahead of time.
| Restaurant | What they serve | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Reservation Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Xentral | Mexican buffet | 7:00-12:00 | 1:00-5:00 | 6:00-11:00 | no |
| Xinema | Mexican food trucks | 24 hours | 24 hours | 24 hours | no |
| Tama-Mon | Asian Cuisine | closed | closed | 6:00-10:00 | yes |
| Costero | Mexican from Veracruz | 7:00-11:00 | 12:00-6:00 | 7:00-10:00 | no |
| Monarcha | Mexican from Michocan | closed | closed | 6:00-10:00 | no |
| Azul Nogada | Mexican from Puebla | closed | closed | 6:00-10:00 | no |
| Chi’ | Mexican from Yucatan | closed | closed | 6:00-10:00 | yes |
| Arriba Baja (adults only) | Mexican from Baja California | 8:00-12:00 | 1:00-5:00 | 6:00-10:00 | yes |
| La Silla | Mexican from Nuevo Leon | closed | closed | 6:00-11:00 | yes |
The new Hotel Xcaret Mexico offers 6 new Mexican restaurants that showcase foods from different states in Mexico. For breakfast, lunch, and dinner guests can try foods from Veracruz at Costero, and foods from Baja California at Arriba Baja (adults-only experience). Four other restaurants offer foods from Yucatan, Nuevo Leon, Puebla, and Michocan for dinner. These restaurants offer the opportunity to try foods from different states in Mexico and enjoy the flavors that make these places unique.
Tama-Mon is a new Asian cuisine restaurant that offers four unique experiences to try. Guests can choose from a sushi train, a teppanyaki experience, a Mongolian grill, or a dim sum ramen bar. This is sure to be a favorite so make sure to make your reservations ahead of time.
La Xentral is the new Mexican buffet open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can try the traditional Mexican foods that make Mexico famous. At Xinema you can visit different Mexican food trucks 24 hours a day to satisfy your cravings regardless of when they happen. While eating you can enjoy watching classic Mexican movies that will be shown.
With this new expansion Hotel Xcaret Mexico offers new delicious restaurants, and unique experiences for guests to enjoy. You are sure to find something delicious to try.
New Kid’s Clubs at Hotel Xcaret Mexico
The new expansion at Hotel Xcaret Mexico offers different kids clubs tailored to specific age groups. These clubs allow children of all ages to have fun and enjoy activities made especially for them.
Children
For younger learners there is Lunateca for children aged birth to 4 years old. Here children can explore in an interactive learning environment alongside a parent. There are interactive screens, a reading area, puzzles, and more. For children aged 5-9 there is Xiquit Inn, a model hotel where children can pretend to be different types of workers such as a chef, receptionist, gardener, etc. Both of these kids clubs are located in Casa Luna and will make your child’s vacation a fun learning experience.
Teens
For the teens on vacation, they can visit Dixtrito 1317 which offers activities in sports, art, and tech. This lounge showcases different interconnect buses making this area a unique experience. Teens can also visit La Paxanguería, the teen night club. This exclusive nightclub offers music with ultraviolet lights, neon illuminated murals, and mapping projections making this a party to remember.
Still All Fun Inclusive
One of the best perks of staying at Hotel Xcaret Mexico is their All Fun Inclusive model. All of the Grupo Xcaret parks and excursions are included in your stay which make for an adventurous vacation.
If you like cultural activities Xcaret Park is a great choice to learn about Mexico and its culture, or you can take an excursion to Chichen Itza or Tulum. You can enjoy water based activities at Xel-Ha and Xenotes. For the more adventurous, Xplor has zip lines and underground caves that can be explored. For a fun day of discovery, go to Xenses where nothing is what it seems to be.
Regardless of which park or excursion you choose to participate in, you are sure to have a fun-filled time. The new meeting place for parks and excursions is in front of La Xentral on the new side of Hotel Xcaret Mexico which is super convenient when staying on this side of the resort.
Included Airport Transportation
When staying at Hotel Xcaret Mexico transportation to and from the airport is included in your stay. After clearing customs and getting your luggage, you will exit the airport and find the Xcaret welcome area. You will check in here to be taken to your transportation. You can book your own private transportation if you do not want to use the included transportation, but why pay extra for something that is already included in the price of your stay?
Recap of the New Hotel Xcaret Mexico
The new Hotel Xcaret Mexico is an amazing family-oriented paradise. From luxurious amenities and gourmet restaurants, to fun kids clubs and amazing pools, the new Hotel Xcaret Mexico offers your family the luxurious vacation of a lifetime. We have stayed here several times, and Xcaret never disappoints. You can also read about the pros and cons of Hotel Xcaret Mexico before staying at this wonderful resort.
