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Ayodya Resort BalivsExcellence Playa Mujeres
Ayodya Resort BaliExcellence Playa Mujeres
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (13,056)
Google Rating
4.9 (17,886)
From $140
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
25 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.6
8.3
Food
9.0
8.4
Service
9.3
8.0
Rooms
9.2
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Pools
9.3
—
Luxury
9.1
8.2
Value
8.8
8.8
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.0
7.8
Quiet
8.4
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Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Ayodya Resort Bali
Quiet
Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Activities
Ayodya Resort Bali
SpaWater sportsKids
Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Ayodya Resort Bali
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from DPS
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Ayodya Resort Bali
- Strong swimmable beach for Bali.
- Family facilities, kids club, splash pad and large pool areas.
- Distinctive Balinese resort atmosphere.
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 — Ayodya Resort Bali
- All-inclusive is a paid add-on.
- Some room categories may feel dated.
- Large resort scale is not ideal for boutique-resort travelers.
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.