Resort chains · Head-to-head
Excellence vs LUX Resorts & Hotels
Excellence and LUX Resorts & Hotels, 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.
By the numbers
| Excellence | Measure | LUX Resorts & Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Resorts in our catalog | 2 |
| ★ 4.9 (better) | Average guest rating | ★ 4.7 |
| 130,062 | Guest reviews analyzed | 5,837 |
| $152–$371/night pp | Nightly rates | $161–$306/night pp |
| 6 of 7 | Adults-only resorts | None (all-ages) |
| 7 of 7 | Five-star resorts | 2 of 2 |
| Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico | Where | Mauritius |
| 8.8/10 | Overall score | 9.0/10 (better) |
| 8.5/10 | Beach score | 9.1/10 (better) |
| 8.3/10 | Food score | 9.0/10 (better) |
| 8.7/10 | Service score | 9.2/10 (better) |
| 9.3/10 (better) | Family score | 8.8/10 |
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 Excellence
Excellence Playa MujeresPlaya Mujeres, Mexico · ★ 4.9
Excellence Oyster Baynull · ★ 4.9
Finest Playa Mujeresnull · ★ 4.9
Best of LUX Resorts & Hotels
Full LUX Resorts & Hotels ranking
Want it property-level? Put Excellence Playa Mujeres and LUX* Belle Mare head-to-head, or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.
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