Scores at a Glance
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
9.4
9.1
Beach
9.3
8.9
Food
9.3
8.8
Service
9.6
9.2
Rooms
9.5
8.9
Luxury
9.6
9.1
Value
7.8
8.8
Romance
9.6
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
20 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.9
9.3
Food
8.8
9.6
Service
9.2
9.5
Rooms
8.9
9.3
Pools
9.1
9.6
Luxury
9.1
7.8
Value
8.8
8.8
Family
–
9.6
Romance
9.3
–
Nightlife
7.8
9.7
Quiet
8.4
–
Adventure
7.8
–
Wellness
9.0
8.4
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
dining
Yes
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 20 min from PLS
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
- Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
- Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Strong food and service reputation for an all-inclusive.
- Adults-only beachfront setting.
- Large suite inventory with swim-up and rooftop options.
- Excellent fit for romance and relaxed social trips.
Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Extremely expensive.
- Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
- Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.
Cons · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Sargassum can still affect the beach seasonally.
- Some recent guests describe food and drinks as good rather than truly gourmet.
- Room location matters for noise and pool preference.