Weddings at Hotel Xcaret | Our Honest Review 2026
So, planning to have your destination wedding at Hotel Xcaret?
You’re in for a treat! 🙌
I’ve helped many couples get married here.
And it’s genuinely one of my top picks for a family-friendly Riviera Maya wedding.
But the room-block requirements here are stricter than at most resorts I recommend.
And I’d rather you know that before you fall in love with the resort than after.
Here’s a rundown on the cost, the venues, and the fine print I always mention.
Let’s get started…
Weddings at Hotel Xcaret
1. Hotel Overview
★★★★ | FAMILY-FRIENDLY | ALL-INCLUSIVE | PLAYA DEL CARMEN
Hotel Xcaret is an eco-archaeological resort located in Riviera Maya.
It’s a 900-suite family-friendly place spread across 5 Mayan-inspired Casas, set among jungle, and ancient ruins.
And it’s got a gorgeous stretch of coastline.
Your stay also includes round-trip transportation and access to 8 Xcaret parks.
This is the resort I recommend when a couple tells me they want their wedding weekend to double as a fun vacation for everyone.
And it’s perfect for groups and grand weddings.
2. Wedding Package Options
Hotel Xcaret offers 1 wedding package with 3 ceremony options.
3 Ceremony Options:
- Paraiso Symbolic Ceremony – $16,750 for 30 guests
- Paraiso Catholic Ceremony – $16,750 for 30 guests
- Paraiso Legal Ceremony – $17,750 for 30 guests
Additional guests can be invited for $190.
The wedding package includes:
- A stunning venue for your ceremony.
- A cocktail hour.
- A reception.
- A special amenity on your wedding night.
- Breakfast the morning after your ceremony.
- A 4th-night-free certificate to celebrate your first anniversary in style!
The resort also offers a beautiful Prehispanic Ceremony that includes 1 priest, 2 smokers, 1 musician, 1 goddess Ix Chel, and 1 god Itzamn.
Plus, you’ll get to reap some amazing benefits by having your wedding here!
You’ll get perks like…
- Early check-in
- Room upgrade for the bride & groom
- 15% discount on their Muluk Spa for ALL wedding guests
- Romantic amenities on your wedding night
- Romantic breakfast the morning after
- Late check-out
- Get your 4th night free if you choose to come back for your 1st anniversary
3. Ceremony & Reception Venues
Hotel Xcaret has a variety of wedding venues to choose from.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate gathering or a large-scale event, they’ve got you covered.
Your options include…
1. Chapel of Todos Los Angeles
My pick for a Catholic ceremony.
This is a stunning chapel is located at the top of the Xpiral Pyramid, 148 feet above the Mayan Jungle.
With 180-degree views of the Caribbean and jungle, this venue will be sure to leave your guests in awe!
It’s perfect for Catholic ceremonies and can accommodate up to 150 guests.
2. Beach
The hotel’s private beach is the ideal place to exchange your vows.
With the turquoise water & white sand as your backdrop, it’s a truly magical setting!
The beach can accommodate up to 150 guests for a ceremony or reception.
3. Fuego Inlet
This is a unique venue located at the edge of a cenote.
It has amazing views of the jungle and can accommodate up to 350 guests.
Guests will be able to take a dip in the refreshing waters of the cenote during your reception!
4. Playones
This is a beautiful, open-air venue that’s perfect for couples wanting a fairytale wedding.
The stone columns, lush greenery & emerald waters make for a truly majestic setting!
5. The Caves
This is an intimate, underground venue that’s perfect for couples wanting a unique & romantic setting.
6. Xpiral Ballroom
This is a beautiful ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the Caribbean.
It’s perfect for large weddings & can accommodate up to 500 guests!
There are also plenty of restaurants on-site that would be great for a reception, like Las Cuevas, Trajinera, or Teatro Del Rio.
4. Gay Weddings
At ParadiseWeddings.com, we only work with resorts that share our values!
Hotel Xcaret is an LGBTQ+-friendly resort that welcomes all couples with open arms.
They offer all of the same services & benefits to same-sex couples as they do to straight couples.
So whether you’re looking for a traditional ceremony or something more unique, you’ll be able to make your dream wedding a reality.
5. Room Types
The hotel has 900 suites spread across 5 buildings called Casas:
- Tierra – best for families
- Fuego – best for adults-only
- Espiral – best for weddings & big groups
- Viento – best for families with little ones
- Agua – best for a zen getaway
Each Casa pays tribute to the Mayans, drawing upon inspirations in its unique style.
They are all represented by a universal element from Mayan culture: Spiral, Air, Water, Earth, and Fire.
All suites are spacious, modern & comfortable.
Plus, the decor in the suites were handcrafted by artists from local communities.
Now let’s talk room block requirements.
Your wedding date isn’t confirmed by the package price alone. Rather, it’s confirmed by your room block.
You need to book:
- 11 rooms, 3 nights each, for a Sunday-Thursday wedding.
- 20 rooms, 3 nights each, for a Friday wedding.
- 25 rooms, 3 nights each, for a Saturday wedding.
At least 80% of your total wedding guest list must stay at Hotel Xcaret Mexico or its sister property, Hotel Xcaret Arte, for those nights.
I bring this up on the very meeting/all with any couple considering this resort.
6. Beach
The beach here is absolutely stunning & definitely 1 of the highlights of the resort!
The water is crystal clear and the sand is soft & white.
There are plenty of beach umbrellas & sun loungers for guests to use.
Plus there are staff members who will bring you drinks & food while you relax on the beach.
There’s also a section of the beach that’s reserved for adults only, so you can enjoy some peace & quiet if you want.
7. Food & Drink
There are 12 restaurants at Hotel Xcaret, so there’s definitely something for everyone.
1 of the highlights is the Mexican buffet that’s served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
It features all of your favorite traditional Mexican dishes, plus there are live cooking stations where you can watch the chefs prepare your food.
There are also plenty of international options like Italian, Japanese, and more.
Plus, there are 10 bars on-site so you’ll never go thirsty!
For a jazz night, you’ll want to check out the Lobby Bar.
8. Activities & Entertainment
This is an all-inclusive resort, so there are plenty of activities & group entertainment options included in your stay!
Some of the highlights include:
- Unlimited access to all of the hotel’s parks & attractions
- Snorkelling & scuba diving in the world’s 2nd-largest coral reef
- Mayan cooking classes
- Guided eco-tours of the nearby mangroves
- Stargazing in the planetarium
And that’s just a peek of what you can expect…
With an on-site spa, 3 gyms, kid-friendly & adults-only sections, there’s truly something for everyone here.
9. What Brides & Grooms Are Saying...
“Got married at HXM on 2/2/22 and I could NOT be any happier that we chose this amazing resort for our wedding. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious EVERYWHERE. The hotel staff and butlers are so helpful and accommodating. The hotel is HUGE and absolutely gorgeous. We spent a lot of time just wandering around and exploring and it was great! The (all-inclusive) excursions were easy to book and so much fun (Xoximilco was hands-down everyone’s favorite). Our guests were in love, nobody wanted to leave! We absolutely cannot wait to return for our anniversary next year!” – Chanel
“We had an absolutely great time at Xcaret. We were there for a week and it wasn’t enough time. The hotel was amazing and beautiful, the staff was great and helpful. We had our wedding at the resort along with 30 family member and everyone is already talking about going back. Our wedding coordinator Daniel was great, we stayed in the Fuego building and had 2 great butlers, Daniel and Ernesto, and one staff member in the building, Adilene, was also great and took our picture on the roof with a just married sign. The parks were also great, we went to as many as possible, but our favorite was the Xenotes tour, I highly recommend it. The hotel was a lot of fun, we cannot wait to go back.” – Jarrett G.
10. Why I Like It (Pros/Cons)
Hotel Xcaret all-inclusive stay is one of the most comprehensive I’ve seen, so you definitely get your money’s worth.
Here’s what I honestly feel:
Things I love:
- It doesn’t get more family-friendly.
- The hotel is fabulous & huge… always something new to explore.
- The staff is incredibly friendly & helpful.
- Food is fantastic!
Things we don’t love:
- Boring at night. No entertainment.
- Wedding team is slow to respond 😱
Alison from our team says…
The wedding department is beyond slow – attention to the brides is terrible! They have minimum room restrictions for various days of the week…
Also they don’t allow groups of more than 80 people unless it’s an Indian Wedding.
Have you ever been to Hotel Xcaret? Have questions?
I’d love to hear more in the comments below!👇
You can also check out our 10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts to Get Married at in Cancun!
Need Help Planning?
Feeling overwhelmed & need some help narrowing down your options?
Our wedding planners would love to chat with you!
We’ll help you figure out which resort is the best fit for you & your guests.
Plus we can negotiate group rates & perks that you wouldn’t be able to get on your own!
Ready to start planning?
Call us today at 877-737-0177 or contact us here.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Angelica Cabral
Hello Najah,
I am trying to gather information and pricing for a destination wedding. I have no knowledge of doing a destination wedding and i was hoping you could help me. I will be legally married before arriving to Mexico (if i decide to have a destination wedding) and i am not sure if that will make a difference on pricing or if i can have a catholic ceremony you provide. Are there any legal information we need to bring upon arrival. I wanted to do a wedding package that includes ceremony, reception, and stay with activities. I also wanted to have a honeymoon after the reception is over. It looked like hotel xcaret offers that but I don’t see much information on that. If you could please contact me that would be much appreciated.