Your complete guide to planning an unforgettable wedding at this adults-only, art-inspired Riviera Maya resort.
In this guide:
- What makes Arte unique
- The Paraiso wedding package & inclusions
- Venue & ceremony location options
- Costs, guest add-ons & vendor fees
- Room block & guest policies
- FAQs & Booking timeline
What Makes Hotel Xcaret Arte Unique?
- Adults-only (16+): Arte offers a refined, artistic ambiance for adults and older teens.
- Artistic identity: Sculptures, murals, and installations from Mexican artists are woven into the resort’s design and events.
- Shared chapel on site: The Capilla de Todos Los Ángeles is consecrated and centrally located for both Hotel Xcaret Arte and Hotel Xcaret Mexico, making it one of only 2 Catholic chapels in the region at an adult only resort.
- Access & perks: Offers full access to Xcaret Parks & excursions.
Welcome to Yellow Umbrella Events’ Hotel Xcaret ARTE Wedding Guide. Hotel Xcaret ARTE is a modified adults only resort concept that allows guests starting at 16 years old and above. It’s the second of three resorts owned by the Hotel Xcaret brand (Grupo Xcaret) and it’s just as remarkable and stunning as Hotel Xcaret Arte, with beautifully unique event spaces for weddings and social events. Hotel Xcaret ARTE is focused on the love of art in all forms – paint, print, sculpture, pottery, music, dance, and more – and showcases this well throughout the resort.
Since ARTE opened in 2021 it’s been steadily growing as the top resort in the Riviera Maya to host memorable adults only weddings and events. There’s a lot to learn about this resort so we’ve put together this Hotel Xcaret ARTE Wedding Guide that will guide you through all the details you’ll need to know about hosting your wedding at this one-of-a-kind resort. For the most up to date information, consider joining our private Hotel Xcaret Weddings Facebook group. If you would like personal assistance in reserving your wedding date at Hotel Xcaret Arte we hope you’ll reach out to us via email at cheryl@yellowumbrellaevents.com or by phone at 512.955.1320. To schedule a call time, click on the link here – We could not be more excited to help our couples plan their weddings at this amazing resort!
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What’s Included in the Wedding Packages?
There is one wedding package offered by Hotel Xcaret ARTE and here is what it includes:
Paraiso Wedding Package //
Ceremony + Cocktail Hour + Reception
$16,750 for up to 30 guests
($220 each additional guest) Includes:
Ceremony Inclusions:
- Venue for the Ceremony
- Minister for a Symbolic Ceremony
- Ceremony Gazebo
- Table for the Ceremony
- Floral Arrangement for the Ceremony Table
- Ceremony Chairs
- Live Ceremony Soloist
- Mic & Speaker Set Up
- Sparkling Wine for After Ceremony Toast
Cocktail Hour Inclusions:
- Venue for Cocktail Hour
- Tables & Chairs, as needed
- 1 Hour Premium (Top Shelf) Bar
- Passed Specialty Cocktail
- 4 Appetizers per Guest
Reception Inclusions:
- Venue Location (Maximum of 2 Venue Locations can be chosen)
- Tables and Chairs
- Private Dinner with personal staffing specifically for your event
- 3 Course Plated Meal (or Buffet option for Guest Counts over 50 Guests)
- 4 Hours Premium (Top Shelf) Bar
Bonus Perks (when booked through Yellow Umbrella Events):
- Complimentary 1-hour welcome cocktail party
- Complimentary 1-tier wedding cake upgrade
Stay requirement: 3-night minimum for couple and all guests
*For more details about the wedding package, check out our Hotel Xcaret Wedding Package Guide here.
Ceremony & Reception Venues
|
Venue |
Type |
Capacity |
Highlights |
|
Ecumenical Chapel |
Ceremony |
120 |
Non denominational chapel with great acoustics |
|
Playón Pyramide |
Ceremony + reception |
80 ceremony / 60 dinner |
Dramatic stone terrace with pyramid & river views |
|
Mirador Artistas |
Ceremony / cocktail |
30 |
Secluded terrace overlooking water |
|
Caracol |
Ceremony / reception |
50 |
Unique spiral structure with artful architecture |
|
Playón Música |
Ceremony / reception |
100+ |
Open-air amphitheater perfect for live performances |
|
Chapel of Todos Los Ángeles |
Catholic or symbolic ceremony |
120 |
Shared with Hotel Xcaret Mexico; ocean & jungle views |
|
Frida Ballroom |
Reception |
300+ |
Indoor space; ideal for late-night parties |
|
Diego Ballroom |
Reception |
600+ |
Modern design and full AV support |
Ceremony Site Details and Descriptions
Ecumenical Chapel – The Ecumenical Chapel is a non-denominational outdoor covered chapel that overlooks the ocean. It’s in the furthest most corner of the resort, making it the most private outdoor venue at the property to host your wedding ceremony.
- Function Options: Ceremony only
- Includes chapel usage, wood benches, ceremony table, and usage of included sound system, with exceptional acoustics
- Capacity: Up to 120 guests for ceremony seating
Garden Ecumenical – the Garden Ecumenical is a grassy space directly connected to the Ecumenical Chapel. This space is most suited for cocktail parties, but you could also host a small dinner gathering here. Please note that it’s not large enough for a dance floor plus dinner seating.
- Function Options: Cocktail Hour or Small Dinner Reception
- Includes whitewashed wood cross back chairs and choice of white, cream, or black linen covered cocktail tables.
- Capacity: Cocktail Hour of up to 50 guests, Reception of up to 30 guests
Outdoor Locations:
Palmeras Beach – Palmeras Beach is the beach ceremony location that is shared by both the ARTE and Hotel Xcaret Mexico resorts. It’s set back from the beach amid a row of palm trees and is one of our favorite beach ceremony locations in the entire Riviera Maya.
*Special note *– If your wedding is at Hotel Xcaret ARTE (16 years and up) and you must have a child (or children) in attendance at your ceremony this is one of the 2 ceremony site options where children at the connecting resort (Hotel Xcaret Mexico) could be present. Children of all ages may attend your Palmeras Beach ceremony, but they still would NOT have access to ARTE, so children under 16 years of age will not be able to attend the cocktail hour or reception events at ARTE. Please keep in mind that if there is a weather situation that causes your wedding to move indoors, children under 16 would not be able to be accommodated for your ceremony.
- Function Options: Ceremony only (No cocktail hours or dinner events are allowed on the beach)
- Includes the venue, whitewashed wood cross back chairs or white tiffany ceremony chairs, and a ceremony table.
- Capacity up to 100 guests
Artists Balcony (Mirador Artistas) – This event space is located next to the Artistas building on level 2 of the resort, is on sand, is elevated above the natural beach area, and has a great view of the ocean. This petite space is ideally suited to wedding ceremonies and receptions of 30 guests or less. Even though the ceremony space is on sand, it’s immediately connected to a hard surface area where the cocktail hour & reception are held, so you have the best of both worlds – a “beach” wedding but with a hard surface reception area, so it’s easy for guests to walk on. The reception space also overlooks the resort’s river below and is a great spot for photos. One additional perk – the reception area has a permanent seating group and built-in tiki bar, so you don’t need to pay extra to rent these items!
- Function Options: Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception
- Includes the venue, whitewashed wood cross back ceremony chairs, and a ceremony table. Cocktail hour and/or reception usage includes whitewashed wood cross back chairs and choice of white, cream, or black linen covered cocktail and/or dining tables.
- Capacity: Up to 30 guests
Playon Pyramide – This beautiful space is ideal for the couple th