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Ayada MaldivesvsExcellence Playa Mujeres
Ayada MaldivesExcellence Playa Mujeres
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (620)
Google Rating
4.9 (17,886)
From $209
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
105 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.6
8.9
Food
9.0
9.2
Service
9.3
9.4
Rooms
9.2
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Pools
9.3
9.3
Luxury
9.1
—
Value
8.8
9.5
Romance
9.3
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Nightlife
8.0
9.2
Quiet
8.4
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Adventure
7.8
9.1
Wellness
9.0
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Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Ayada Maldives
RomanceQuiet
Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Activities
Ayada Maldives
SpaWater sportsKids
Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Ayada Maldives
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 105 min from MLE
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Ayada Maldives
- Exceptional private-island setting.
- Strong villas, private pools and overwater options.
- High dining breadth for a remote resort.
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 — Ayada Maldives
- Transfer logistics are substantial.
- All-inclusive is optional and tiered.
- Selected items and premium experiences can carry supplements.
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.