Occidental at Xcaret Destination

The Resort & Its Setting

Occidental at Xcaret Destination is a large, casual all-inclusive property just outside Playa del Carmen, with a strong 4.7/5 rating across nearly 40,000 Google reviews. Owners and guests have access to five outdoor pools, nine bars and eleven restaurants, along with private beach access — the kind of broad, self-contained setup that suits families, couples and groups who want most of their holiday covered on site. As an RCI-affiliated resort, it also gives timeshare owners the option to trade their week for a stay elsewhere through RCI's exchange network, rather than always returning to the same property.

Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya

The resort sits within easy reach of Playa del Carmen itself, a beach town that has grown from a quiet fishing village into one of the Riviera Maya's busiest destinations without losing its laid-back feel. Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue), the pedestrian strip lined with shops, galleries and restaurants, is about 2km away, and the town's main beach is roughly 1km from the resort. Further afield, Xcaret Eco Park (around 5km) offers underground rivers, cenotes and Mayan cultural shows, while the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the second-largest coral reef system on earth — lies about 8km offshore and draws snorkellers and divers from across the region. Cancún International Airport, the main gateway for the area, is around 45km north.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Occidental at Xcaret Destination and are ready to move on, or simply want to rent it out for a season, BidMyTimeshare.com works as a direct owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you through the platform. There's no commission taken on the sale — sellers pay a single, one-time listing fee to get their week in front of genuine buyers, rather than handing over a percentage at closing.

For resale transfers, Barceló (the group behind the Occidental brand) manages the official change of ownership. Specific transfer fees, any right of first refusal, and current annual maintenance charges should be confirmed directly with the resort or its owners' association before you agree on a price with a buyer, since these figures vary and are the kind of detail most resale buyers will ask about up front. A buyer taking over a resale week typically receives the usage rights and RCI exchange eligibility tied to that week, but should not assume any loyalty perks, promotional upgrades or developer-added extras carry over — it's worth checking with Barceló what, specifically, transfers with the unit before finalising anything.

Renters, meanwhile, are mainly looking for clear week/season details, confirmation of what's included in the all-inclusive package, and a straightforward way to contact the owner directly — all of which a well-filled-out listing on the marketplace should cover.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Because this is a well-established all-inclusive resort, most on-site logistics — restaurants, bars, pools, beach access — are already built into the stay, which makes it relatively easy to describe in a listing. Owners renting out a week should be clear about which dates and room category are included, since demand and comfort both shift with Quintana Roo's weather patterns (see travel tips below for seasonal guidance).

Getting There and Around

Cancún International Airport is the practical gateway for anyone travelling to or from the resort, at roughly 45km away, with transfers arranged through the resort or independently. Playa del Carmen itself is walkable for beach and Fifth Avenue outings, but a rental car or pre-arranged transport is worth considering for cenotes, ruins, or reef trips further from town.