OCCIDENTAL GRAND XCARET

**Special Offer - Book the Unlimited Xcaret Experience room type and receive the Unlimited Xcaret Experience** including \n\nUnlimited multi-entrance to Xcaret Park\nVIP check-in with Mayan welcome\nFree minibar with daily refill\nUnlimited reservations in all speciality restaurants\nAccess to the children's activity Explorer for one day' \nReserved area at the Gran Tlacho theatre for the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular'\n\n**Guests booking the Unlimited Xcaret Experience room type will also receive up to US980 resort vouchers which can be used in-resort towards specific tours, spa treatments, upgrades, dinner, wine, experiences and shows. Valid for stays in 2015**\n\nThe Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret Hotel is in a get away from it all location, set on the beach and just 4 miles from Playa del Carmen. The hotel is outside the centre of Xcaret, a pretty area on a quiet cove. The area itself is an eco park combining a tropical jungle, Mayan ruins and underground rivers. There are many local activities including swimming with dolphins, scuba diving, a bat cave, manatee lagoon, marine turtles and an orchid conservatory. The Xcaret Park is where you can enjoy a charming tour of traditions from swimming in underground rivers to the naturally stunning Jaguar Island.\n\nThe hotel itself is an exotic retreat with the outdoor swimming pool framed by bowing palm trees and straw-thatched parasols where you can spend a lazy afternoon with the submerged spa tubs the ultimate luxury to help you unwind. For a truly indulgent experience the hotel's spa is where you can sink into a sense of serenity or for something a bit more active this hotel isn't short on activities with day and night time entertainment and a vast array of thrilling options close by from volleyball to scuba diving to kayaking. \n\n11 restaurants and 9 bars mean a different setting every night during your stay from the elegant setting of the main buffet restaurant to the tropical alfresco setting at El Pescador. The two-tiered pool bar stand boldly on the edge of the sea whilst the sports bar offers a much livelier atmosphere for the evenings.\n\n*Official star rating 4**\n\n**Rainforest Alliance Accredited** \n\n##Location\n The hotel is built around the lake-like pools set in large tropical gardens. The hotel has Mayan ruins in the grounds. The hotel has a mini train to transport guests around the resort. There is a nearby golf course and Playa del Carmen provides the evening entertainment away from the hotel with plenty of lively bars and a laid back atmosphere. \n\n##Accomodation\n Rooms are of a modern design with a pale colour scheme embellished with dark wood decor and all have en-suite bathroom, TV, air-conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, minibar, safe, fridge, balcony, coffee maker, daily housekeeping and Wi-Fi. Certain amenities may be payable locally. \n\n##Eating and Drinking\n The hotel has eleven restaurants serving international cuisine, including five a la carte. The hotel also has ten bars including two beach bars, a snack bar, pool bar and a lounge bar. Indulge in oriental specialities at D'Oriental or enjoy sea views accompanied by mouth-watering seafood dishes at El Pescador. The swim-up bar and beach bar among numerous others maintain exotic Mexican vibes whilst the Sports Bar boasts a livelier atmosphere.\n\n**ALL-INCLUSIVE**\n\nMEALS Unlimited meals and snacks served in the hotel's eleven restaurants.\n\nDRINKS Unlimited snacks and beverages served in the hotel's nine bars and Disco bar.\n\nSPORTS AND LEISURE Five swimming pools, fitness centre, paddle court, two tennis courts, shuffleboard, mini-golf, day and night time entertainment.\n\nKIDS Kid's Club with supervised activities.\n\n*Other services available at an extra charge include Spa and beauty salon, nearby golf, babysitting services, laundry service, car and motorcycle rental, excursions to nearby attractions, business centre and convention rooms and 24-hour medical service.*\n\n*Please note A dress code is in place for the majority of restaurants and bars* \n\n##Swimming Pools\n The hotel has 5 swimming pool areas including 1 for children and 10 whirlpools.