Head to head
AuramarvsExcellence Playa Mujeres
AuramarExcellence Playa Mujeres
Quick Stats
7.2
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.0 (3,850)
Google Rating
4.9 (17,886)
From $87
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
40 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.3
Beach
8.6
6.8
Food
9.0
—
Service
9.3
6.2
Rooms
9.2
7.4
Pools
9.3
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Luxury
9.1
7.7
Value
8.8
7.3
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.0
—
Quiet
8.4
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Auramar
Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Activities
Auramar
Water sportsKids
Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Auramar
- 40 min from FAO
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Auramar
- Excellent location near Praia dos Aveiros.
- Good value for travelers prioritizing beach access.
- Straightforward all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, pools and Wi-Fi.
Pros — Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Adults-only beachfront setting with a strong couples focus.
- Seven pools and strong poolside infrastructure.
- Broad dining program with 11 restaurants.
- Large suite categories, including swim-up, rooftop terrace, and private-pool options.
- Strong recurring guest praise for service, cleanliness, food, and overall resort polish.
Cons — Auramar
- Dated room product.
- Buffet variety is not a premium dining experience.
- Three-star positioning may not fit travelers expecting upscale all-inclusive standards.
Cons — Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Not family-friendly because the resort is adults-only.
- The beach is good but may not be the only reason to choose the resort over other Riviera Maya options.
- Premium room categories and Excellence Club can materially increase the price.
- Guests who prefer a small boutique atmosphere may find the resort large and polished rather than intimate.