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Esplendor by Wyndham vs Excellence

Esplendor by Wyndham and Excellence, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog — real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

Esplendor by Wyndham ranking · Excellence ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Esplendor by WyndhamExcellence
Resorts in our catalog13
Average guest rating★ 4.1★ 4.9
Guest reviews analyzed1158,806
Nightly rates—$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-agesAll adults-only
Five-star resorts0 of 13 of 3
WhereMexicoDominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico
Overall score8.2/109.0/10
Beach score7.8/108.5/10
Food score7.7/108.5/10
Service score8.7/108.9/10
Rooms score8.3/108.8/10
Pools score8.5/109.0/10
Value score7.8/108.4/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog — individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

The properties to shortlist

Best of Esplendor by Wyndham

  1. 1.Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive — · ★ 4.1
Full Esplendor by Wyndham ranking

Best of Excellence

  1. 1.Excellence Playa Mujeres — Playa Mujeres, Mexico · ★ 4.9
  2. 2.Excellence Oyster Bay — · ★ 4.9
  3. 3.Excellence Punta Cana — · ★ 4.9
Full Excellence ranking

Want it property-level? Put Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive and Excellence Playa Mujeres head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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