We paid $781 a night to stay at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. These 6 things made our weeklong trip an excellent value.

Sara Iannacone Feb 16, 2024, 03:09 IST

My husband and I enjoyed our all-inclusive stay at Hotel Xcaret Arte.Sara Iannacone

My husband and I stayed at Hotel Xcaret Arte, an adults-only all-inclusive resort in Mexico.
The property is an "all-fun inclusive" because workshops and excursions are included in the price.

My husband and I love traveling together despite our sometimes conflicting definitions of vacation. I like to read with a cocktail in hand while he enjoys flying through the trees on a zip line.

We thought we'd found the best of both worlds when we discovered Hotel Xcaret Arte in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

The adults-only resort is an "all-fun inclusive" where access to adventure parks and excursions is included in the nightly rate. It seemed like the perfect place to relax and get an adrenaline rush.

We paid about $5,467 for seven nights. We were hesitant to spend that much on vacation, but a few things made the stay worth it.

Our standard room came with many perks, like a concierge and transportation to and from the airport.

Even the lobby's hotel was luxurious. Sara Iannacone

My husband and I agreed this was one of our favorite hotel rooms ever.

The view from our Hotel Xcaret Arte room was incredible. Sara Iannacone

The food was next-level and embraced Mexican culture.

I enjoyed the food at Hotel Xcaret Arte. Sara Iannacone

There were plenty of fun things to do on the property.

The weaving workshop was great.Sara Iannacone

We also took advantage of the off-site adventure parks and excursions included with our stay.

We got to ride around in an ATV. Sara Iannacone

Despite visiting during spring break, we felt we had the place mostly to ourselves.

The rooftop pool at Casa del Diseño didn't feel crowded when we went. Courtesy of Sara Iannacone

The experience was absolutely worth the price we paid.

Hotel Xcaret Arte is an adults-only resort. Sara Iannacone

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