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Hotel Xcaret Arte 16 Plus

Riviera Maya, MXAdults only

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Adults-only art-themed retreat with unlimited access to the Xcaret parks

  • 8 dining venues listed
  • ~60 min from CUN

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Resort facts & overview
Location
Riviera Maya, MX
Audience
Adults only
Brand
Independent
Dining listed
8 venues
Airport
CUN
Transfer
~60 min

Why travelers love it

“Adults-only art-themed retreat with unlimited access to the Xcaret parks”

This is the grown-up sibling in the Xcaret family, built around Mexican artistry with workshops, sculpture-filled grounds, and standout food. The real hook is the All-Fun Inclusive rate that bundles unlimited access to Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor, and the other parks with transportation included.

Best for honeymoon couplesBest for destination weddingsBest for art and design loversBest for travelers wanting park access without theme-park hotels

Food & drink

Standout

Restaurant-quality dining across multiple concepts sets Xcaret Arte apart from typical all-inclusive fare, though breakfast and consistency draw occasional critique.

Dining overview

Dining is a genuine highlight, with restaurants led by well-known Mexican chefs spanning regional Mexican, Italian, Asian, and steakhouse concepts. Portions and quality lean fine-dining rather than typical buffet-style all-inclusive.

8 documented dining venues

Resort Menus

resort

Rooftop Bar Casa de la Música

bar

Cada uno con una coctelería única. La música, la visita y el concepto de cada Casa sirven de inspiración a los mixólogos para crear un arte efímero que exaltará tus sentidos.

Rooftop Bar Casa de la Pirámide

bar

Cada uno con una coctelería única. La música, la visita y el concepto de cada Casa sirven de inspiración a los mixólogos para crear un arte efímero que exaltará tus sentidos.

Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.

View 5 menus

Cocina yucateca y libanesa a cargo del reconocido

Verde

ACAÍ

Fruta De Temporada

Yogurt o queso cottage, granola y miel

Pan Francés

Acompañada de mermelada del día,
frutos rojos y crema batida
HOT CAKE DE HARINA DE ALMENDRA
Mermelada de fruta de temporada, miel y
crema batida

Toast Al Carbón

Mantequilla de romero, mermelada de
higo,portobello, aguacate, queso de cabra y
ensalada verde.
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Cocina yucateca y libanesa a cargo del reconocido
Chef Roberto Solís, creador de la nueva cocina
yucateca.
"Ambas cocinas son como una cebollita y un limón...
si no los pones juntos, es un pecado."

Huevos Benedictinos

En salsa holandesa con xcatic y longaniza
de Valladolid

Khachapuri

Pan pita, salsa de 5 quesos, huevos
pochados, aceituna, chaya, cebolla y
tomate cherry

Omelette De Castacán

OMELETTE DE FLOR DE CALABAZA

Chilaquiles Verdes O Rojos

Con castacán o huevo estrellado

Cochinita

CASTACÁN CON QUESO DE BOLA
TACOS DE TSI'IK DE VENADO
El consumo de alimentos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo
de enfermedades transmitidas por estos alimentos, especialmente si
tiene alguna condición médica
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Yucatecan and Lebanese cuisine by renowned
Chef Roberto Solís, creator of the new Yucatecan cuisine.
“Both cuisines are like a baby onion and a lime...it’s a sin
not to bring them together.”

Green

ACAÍ

Seasonal Fruit

Yogurt or cottage cheese, granola and
honey.

French Toast

Almond Flour Pancake

With fruit jam, honey
and cream.

Charcoal Toast

Rosemary butter, fig jam,
avocado,portobello
goat cheese and green salad
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Yucatecan and Lebanese cuisine by renowned
Chef Roberto Solís, creator of the new Yucatecan cuisine.
“Both cuisines are like a baby onion and a lime...it’s a sin
not to bring them together.”

Benedictine Eggs

Khachapuri

Pita bread, 5 cheese sauce, poached eggs,
olives, chaya, onion and cherry tomato

Green Or Red Chilaquiles

Castacan or fried egg

Venison Tsi'ik Tacos

Chef

CREMA FRIA DE PEPINO Y QUESO FETA
CREMA DE PIMIENTO Y XCATIC ROSTIZADO

Tabbule De Xec Yucateco

Supremas de cítricos, jícama, perejil,
hierbabuena, naranja agria, pepino y tomate

Kibi Kibbeh Crudo

Panucho De Pulpo

Hummus, labneh y vinagreta árabe

Kafta De Cochinita

LOMITOS DE CORDERO ESTILO VALLADOLID
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Camarones

Pesca Del Día

Al grill con salsa de yogurt

Vermicelli Vegetariano

Rack De Cordero

Arroz A La Yucateca

Pulpo maya, venado, castacán, longaniza de
Valladolid y aguacate.
El consumo de alimentos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo
de enfermedades transmitidas por estos alimentos, especialmente si
tiene alguna condición médica
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Yucatecan and Lebanese cuisine by renowned Chef
Roberto Solís, creator of the new Yucatecan cuisine.
"Both cuisines are like a baby onion and lime...
It´s a sin not to bring them together."

Chef

Yucatecan Xec Tabbule

Kibi Raw Kibbeh

KIBI CASTACAN WITH CUCUMBER XNIPEC
BLACK " AL PASTOR " STYLE TACO
Pita bread, labneh and feta cheese

Octopus Panucho

Lunch

Shrimps

Whit wheat and crunchy red recado

Catch Of The Day

Vegetarian Vermicelli

Rack Of Lamb

With panko crust and roasted garclic
in yogurt sauce

Yucatecan Rice

Helado De Labneh

Dulce De Papaya

Teja de maíz, crumble de especias y
helado de queso de bola
ARROZ CON LECHE EN TRES TEXTURAS
Dátiles y espuma de arroz

Tamal De Coco

Dedos De Novia

Labneh Ice Cream

Honey, crispy seeds wafer and
charcoal foam

Papaya Candy

Rice Pudding

Coconut Tamal

Banana leaf ice cream and
candied walnut

Bridal Fingers

Chef

Kibi De Vegetales

KIBI DE LANGOSTA ESTILO QUESO RELLENO

Lasaña Estilo Kibi Kibi

Rib Eye

Cenas

CREMA FRIA DE PEPINO Y QUESO

Feta

Quesadilla De Quesillo

Vegetales Salteados

El consumo de alimentos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo
de enfermedades transmitidas por estos alimentos, especialmente si
tiene alguna condición médica

Venado

Pollo César Al Carbón

Pesca Del Día

En salsa Tahini y salsa macha

Chef

Quesillo Cheese Quesadilla

Lasagne Kibi Style

Rib Eye

Venison

Charcoal Grilled Caesar Chicken

Catch Of The Day

Helado De Labneh

Dulce De Papaya

Arroz Con Leche

Tamal De Coco

Belewe

Labneh Ice Cream

Papaya Candy

Rice Pudding

Coconut Tamal

Belewe

Date And Walnut Cake

ESPECIALIDADES

Postres

Pudín de Co co y Chía
Crema de coco, frambuesa, helado de carbón activado
Pastel de Queso
Fruta de temporada, compota de frutos
Volcán de Cho colate
Chía, helado de plátano

Entradas

Carpaccio de Betab el
Ajonjolí, kombucha, pepino, cilantro, aguacate, requesón de girasol
Ensalada César
Tofu ahumado, aderezo César, parmesano de almendras,
tomate cherry, pan pita
Aguachile de Sandía
Pepino, soja, serrano, salsa macha, alga nori, Cotija de macadamia,
cremoso de aguacate

Para Compartir

Tacos Placeros
Barbacoa, chorizo verde, tinga de yaca
Calzone
Picadillo, espinaca, queso
Zanahorias Rostizadas
Mayonesa de tofu, chimichurri

Sopas

S opa de Hongos
Cremini, miso, cremoso de ajo negro
Crema de Poro y Pepino
Yogurt, menta, pan pita, tofu
PIZZAS AL HORNO DE LEÑA
Mexicana
Salsa de tomate, queso, chorizo, cebolla, pimientos, aguacate
Trufa y Huitlaco che
Mozzarella, epazote, tartufo

Cena

Burrito
Tortilla de harina, tofu, queso, salsa macha, espinaca, frijol,
chorizo, aguacate, tostones de plátano
Omelet te
Champiñones, queso, espinacas, espárragos,
pipián de cacahuate, arúgula, alioli de ajo, salsa macha
Chilaquiles Rojos con Chorizo
Salsa de guajillo, cebolla, cilantro, crema,
queso de almendra, aguacate, rábano

Lo Internacional

English Muffin
Salchicha vegana, tofu revuelto, chédar, papa hash brown
Pan Dulce
Roles, Palmeras, Chocolatín, Conchas, Galleta de Chía

Vegetariano Vegano Mariscos

El consumo de productos crudos o semi cocidos tales como
carnes, aves, mariscos y huevo puede ser un riesgo.

Para Empezar El Día

Plato de Frutas
Papaya, melón, piña, kiwi, frutos rojos, granola, yogurt
Acai Bowl
Frutos rojos, plátano, nuez de la India, praliné de almendra
Toast de Aguacate
Pan de hogaza, queso crema, guacamole,
gravlax de zanahoria, alcaparra, cebolla

Lo Dulce

Hot Cakes
Sirope de piña, kiwi, fresa, plátano
Wafles
Frutos rojos, papel de arroz, crema

Antojitos Mexicanos

Enfrijoladas
Tofu, crema de frijol, chorizo de garbanzo, chiles toreados,
crema de nuez de la India, cotija de almendra, aguacate
Enchiladas de Mole Rellenas de S etas
Cotija de almendra, crema de nuez, cebolla morada curtida
Tamales Rojo y Verde
Rajas con queso, hongos silvestres en salsa verde, champurrado

Desayuno

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Restaurante de autor

Gordita De Tapioca

Paco Mendez

Chef

Cochinita,polvo de chipotle,
xni´pec, queso fresco

Pizza César

DEL MAR O EL HUERTO

Tostada De Atún

Kampachi, aguacate, tomate, anguila, soya, limón,
cilantro, salsa de chile puya*

Chileatole De Hongos

Salsa verde, quelites, maíz baby

Triple Pork

Pan brioche, chicharrón, cochinita pibil,
papada de cerdo, mayonesa de adobo,
jalapeños curtido

Taco De Cachete

Tortilla de chile poblano, aguacate, salsa
verde, tuétano, cebolla, cilantro

Costilla De Res

Adobo de chile guajillo, cebolla encurtida,
hierbas balsámicas, frijol, tortillas de chile
pasilla, emulsión de chile manzano, queso
ahumado con yogurt griego

Coco Tierno

Tepache, polvo de hoja santa, piñones
rosados

Coulant Helado De Chocolate

Helado de almendras,reducción de coco
El consumo de alimentos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar
el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por estos alimentos,
especialmente si tiene alguna condición médica
Queso Grana Padano, lechuga francesa,
crujiente de pollo, limón verde

Margarita De Mango

Espuma tibia
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SASHIMI

Nigiri

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Beach

Mixed

Beach is not the draw here; the property is built around river pools, art, and park access rather than a signature stretch of sand.

The property fronts a small stretch of Riviera Maya coast, but the beach here plays second fiddle to the extensive pool network and river channels weaving through the grounds. Sargassum can be an issue seasonally, as it is along most of this coastline.

Pools

Standout

Pools and waterways are a signature strength, woven artfully through the property as part of the design.

Editorial pool rating

Multiple pools terrace down toward the water, connected by lazy-river-style canals with swim-through tunnels and hidden grottos. There are rooftop pools with sunset views, quiet adults-only corners, and a swim-up bar tucked into the main pool area.

Swim-up barAdults-only pool
Hotel Xcaret Arte 16 Plus

Photo: official website of Hotel Xcaret Arte 16 Plus

Rooms & suites

~900 rooms

Rooms are spacious and design-forward, each themed around a specific Mexican artistic discipline, with balconies or terraces (many with plunge pools or ocean views). Categories climb from entry-level suites up to swim-up and larger master suites.

Suite

Entry-level suite themed around a specific Mexican artistic discipline, with a balcony or terrace. Spacious layout, though some guests note the rooms are starting to show wear (sagging mattresses, sticky doors, dated bathroom fixtures come up in reviews).

  • View:Resort view

Includes

  • +private balcony or terrace
  • +art-themed decor

Suite Swim-Up

Ground-floor suite with direct access to a shared pool from the terrace, often set among garden landscaping. Repeatedly called out by honeymooners as the highlight of the stay.

  • View:Garden view
Swim-up

Includes

  • +swim-up pool access from terrace
  • +garden setting

Suite Ocean View

Suite oriented toward the Caribbean, with a balcony or terrace positioned for direct sea views. Same footprint as the base suite but with the view upgrade.

  • View:Ocean view

Includes

  • +ocean-facing balcony or terrace

Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.

What’s included

Strong

When you use the included park access and lean into the dining, the price justifies itself; skip the parks and the math gets harder.

Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.

Amenities & activities

Couples

Ideal

An adults-only, art-forward retreat that feels calm, refined, and indulgent, ideal for honeymoons and anniversaries.

Families

Not a fit

Adults-only, no one under 18 permitted. Families should look at sister property Xcaret México instead.

Peace & Quiet

Strong

The adults-only concept keeps the vibe relaxed and refined rather than party-loud, with a luxurious calm across the grounds.

Beyond the pools and beach, guests get a full-service spa, fitness center, art workshops (pottery, textiles, painting), live music and performances, and shuttle access to all the Xcaret parks and Xenses experiences.

Full-service spaSwim-up barAdults-only poolPopular wedding venueFast Wi-Fi included

Water sports included

  • snorkeling in on-site cenotes and rivers
  • kayaking

What guests say

High confidence

389 reviews · through Nov 2026

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Based on older reviews

Recurring complaints

No recurring complaint theme found in the reviews analyzed.

Best suited for

FoodiesPool peopleQuiet relaxationValueCouplesAdults-onlyLess ideal for Families

What past guests say

★★★★★
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★☆☆☆☆
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“Excellent hotel, very good service!”

★★★★★
Google Maps·via Google

“The facilities, the food, the variety, and everything that goes into the concept are excellent and beautiful. Just a few things regarding the facilities: the hotel is poorly signposted, and many signs are confusing. And I miss having a proper beach, but I suppose there's not much I can do about it. I'm not a fan of secluded coves. Other than that, everything is fine. BUT I'd give the service 3 stars... And it's mainly because of the concierge staff who attend to members. With the exception...”

★★★★☆
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★★★★★
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Know before you book

Not for:families
  • Aggressive timeshare/membership sales pitch can eat up a day
  • Limited shuttle frequency to some parks (notably Xel-Ha)
  • Pool and rooftop bars close earlier than guests expect
  • Property can feel warm with limited shade in some areas

What you should know

What to Know

The timeshare pitch is aggressive and can eat an entire day, and "all-inclusive" has some evening limits worth planning around.

CUN nearest airport~60 min transfer

WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up

  • Sargassum seaweed can affect the beach from roughly April through August
  • September and October are peak hurricane season on the Yucatan coast
  • Holiday and spring break weeks book up months in advance

Book park visits and specialty restaurants as soon as your reservation is confirmed, since popular slots fill up fast. The property is large and spread out, so wear comfortable shoes and allow extra time to walk between buildings. Decline the timeshare-style membership presentation at check-in if you want to protect your vacation time. Transfers from Cancun airport run about an hour; a rental car is unnecessary given the included park shuttles.

Good to know

  • Rate includes unlimited access to Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor, Xplor Fuego, Xoximilco, and Xenses parks with transportation
  • Property is very large; expect a lot of walking between buildings, restaurants, and pools
  • Timeshare-style membership presentations are actively pitched; you can politely decline
  • Adults-only (16+), so it feels calmer than the family-focused Hotel Xcaret Mexico next door
  • Some pool and rooftop bars close relatively early in the evening

All photos

Photo: official website of Hotel Xcaret Arte 16 Plus

Photo: Massimo Ruggerio

Photo: Hsin-Yi Kao

Photo: SERGIIO Camacho

Photo: Hotel Xcaret Arte

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What we know

Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated July 2026
Photos
9
Review excerpts
20
Dining venues
8
Menus
5
Room categories
5
Videos
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Editorial lenses
8

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Last updated
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Completeness
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  • 7 dining venues
  • 5 menu docs