Liz Moore Destination Weddings

Hotel Xcaret Arte Playa del Carmen

Destination: Playa del Carmen

The first-time people walk onto the Hotel Xcaret Arte property, they usually react the same way. 

They stop talking. Not because the resort feels flashy. Actually, the opposite: they are in awe.  

Hotel Xcaret Arte is a celebration of Mexican art, fused with nature’s own artistry — the ultimate expression of creativity meeting the natural world. Built with a genuine commitment to sustainability, the resort is organized around five distinct Casas, each dedicated to a different Mexican art form—weaving, painting, pottery, music and dance, and cuisine. Nothing screams for attention here. Water moves quietly through different parts of the property.  

Set on the Riviera Maya near Playa del Carmen, this adults-only property is threaded with rivers, stone pathways, and jungle, opening unexpectedly onto ocean views. One moment feels quiet and contained; the next, energetic with rooftop pools, live music, or a cocktail lounge overlooking the coastline.  Hotel Xcaret Arte will thrill guests seeking adventure with its All-Fun Inclusive™, offering access to all the Grupo Xcaret parks.  

Accommodations

Suites at Hotel Xcaret Arte are designed as a sanctuary — a blend of nature, art, and wellness rather than a room sealed off from the property around it. Natural textures, wood, stone, and Mexican artwork carry the resort’s atmosphere indoors instead of competing with it, with design details paying homage to Mayan history and Mexican craftsmanship. 

Guests can choose from a range of tiered suite categories, with views over the jungle, resort gardens, the emerald river, or the Caribbean Sea. Whether it’s morning light filling an open-plan room or a quiet evening with the balcony doors left open, the suites are built to keep guests close to the surroundings rather than apart from them. 

That sense of immersion is fundamental to a destination wedding. Guests need places to slow down between events, and the range of suite categories makes that easy — whether it’s a bridal party wanting extra space to get ready, or guests staying several nights who want room to settle in. And because everything on the property feels connected, no one has to leave in search of somewhere to eat.  

Choose a Wedding Venue

Playon Piramide

Playon Piramide

  • Ceremony 80
  • Cocktail hour 150
  • Reception 80
Mirador Artistas

Mirador Artistas

  • Ceremony 40
  • Cocktail hour 40
  • Reception 20
Frida Ballroom

Frida Ballroom

  • Reception 130
Foyer

Foyer

  •  Cocktail hour 200
Ecumenical Chapel

Ecumenical Chapel

  • Ceremony 120
Ecumenical Chapel Garden

Ecumenical Chapel Garden

  • Cocktail hour 50
Diego Ballroom

Diego Ballroom

  • Ceremony 220
  • Cocktail hour 220
  • Reception 220
Caracol

Caracol

  • Ceremony 60
  • Cocktail hour 60
Capilla de Todos los Angeles

Capilla de Todos los Angeles

  • Ceremony 120
Caleta Ecumenica

Caleta Ecumenica

  •  Cocktail hour 60
  • Reception 60

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Wedding Amenities

At Hotel Xcaret Arte, couples aren’t relying on a single ballroom or a standard beach setup to create atmosphere — the property does most of that work on its own. Water moves through the resort, open-air walkways connect jungle, gardens, and event spaces without hard transitions, and the whole property feels designed around movement and scenery rather than conventional hotel buildings. 

Beach ceremonies remain popular, but many couples also choose settings elsewhere on the property, since the surroundings already feel dramatic without heavy decoration — especially after dark, when lighting reflects across the water and stone pathways. Outdoor receptions often run later than planned simply because guests aren’t in a hurry to move indoors. 

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Ideal for: This adults-only resort is ideal for couples, friends, and art lovers seeking a luxury, all-inclusive eco-cultural vacation with unlimited access to Xcaret's adventure parks.
900
All Inclusive
Adults Only
15 swimming pools
9 restaurants
8 Bars
Beachfront
Xcaret Muluk Spa
Water Activities

Restaurants & Bars

Chef Jonatán Gómez Luna offers a modern reinterpretation of contemporary Mexican cuisine through a surprising 27-course tasting menu. *Reservation required Michelin Star Restaurant
Xaak deepens its contemporary Mexican cuisine proposal under the direction of Chef Karime López, featuring an innovative 16-course tasting menu. *Reservation required Michelin Star Chef
Author restaurant by Chef Paco Méndez, Michelin Star Chef, who exalts the name of Mexico from Barcelona to the Caribbean.. *Reservation required Michelin Star Chef *Reservations required
A Cantina from Oaxaca by Chef Alejandro Ruiz, the most important spokesman of the Southern state’s culinary culture.
Cuisines from Yucatan and Lebanon under the care of the internationally famous Chef Roberto Solis, a gastronomical reference from his homeland, Yucatan. *Reservations required
Flavor’s from Mexico’s towns.
A surf and turf menu awaits surrounded by cool waters and unparalleled views at Hotel Xcaret Arte's heart.
Contemporary Japanese Restaurant by Chef Luis Arzapalo, presenting the best eastern gastronomical art. *Reservation required
At Arenal, Chef Hinostroza presents BaJa-Loa: vibrant seafood, flavors from Baja California and Sinaloa, and the prominence of fire in a contemporary concept celebrating the sea in a relaxed atmosphere.
100% plant-based cuisine that transforms fresh ingredients into creations rich in flavor and creativity.
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