Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya Palace - All InclusiveExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.8
9.2
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
8.2
9.0
Service
8.5
9.3
Rooms
8.8
9.2
Luxury
8.5
9.1
Value
8.3
8.8
Romance
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9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (51,250)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
From $119
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
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Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.6
8.2
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.3
8.8
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Pools
9.3
8.5
Luxury
9.1
8.3
Value
8.8
9.2
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.0
7.4
Quiet
8.4
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Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
7.7
Accessibility
—
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
dining
Yes
Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- All-suite room inventory.
- Strong review-platform ratings for a large family all-inclusive.
- Three pools, children's water park and broad sister-resort access.
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 — Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive
- Large resort scale creates walking-distance and crowding tradeoffs.
- Restaurant reservations can be a friction point.
- Beach entry is not universally smooth.
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.