Scores at a Glance
Azura Benguerra IslandExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
9.2
9.0
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
9.1
8.7
Service
9.3
9.0
Rooms
9.2
8.7
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
·
8.5
Romance
9.6
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (128) | Google Rating | 4.9 (18,050) (better) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $251 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 40 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Beach | 8.8 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.7 |
| (better)9.3 | Service | 9.0 |
| (better)9.2 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| – | Pools | 9.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| – | Value | 8.5 |
| 8.2 | Family | – |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 9.3 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.0 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| (better)8.9 | Adventure | 7.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.4 |
| – | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Azura Benguerra Island leads on 10 and Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 2.
Vibes
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
Activities
| Azura Benguerra Island | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | dining | Yes |
Azura Benguerra Island
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 40 min from VNX
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros · Azura Benguerra Island
- Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
- Private-pool villas and dedicated butler-host model.
- Strong food and service reputation for a small remote island resort.
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Consistently strong couples and honeymoon reputation.
- Wide adult-only pool and beach footprint.
- Good dining variety without heavy reservation friction.
Cons · Azura Benguerra Island
- Remote transfer logistics and a high nightly price.
- Limited nightlife and no walkable town scene.
- Some excursions and premium drinks are not clearly included.
Cons · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
- Some older rooms may feel less new than Excellence Coral.
- Club upgrade value depends on how much guests use beach seating and Magna.
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