Scores at a Glance
Barceló Maya TropicalExcellence Coral Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.1
8.8
Beach
7.7
8.6
Food
7.5
8.5
Service
·
8.6
Rooms
·
9.2
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
8.3
·
Romance
·
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (25,948)
Google Rating
4.9 (1,985)
From $102
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
7.7
Beach
8.6
7.5
Food
8.5
–
Service
8.6
–
Rooms
9.2
8.3
Pools
8.8
–
Luxury
8.8
8.3
Value
–
8.6
Family
–
–
Romance
9.2
–
Nightlife
8.0
–
Quiet
8.4
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Nightlife
Yes
Barceló Maya Tropical
- 1 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from CUN
Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
Pros · Barceló Maya Tropical
- Major Riviera Maya resort-complex access
- Strong family value
- Officially all-inclusive with multiple restaurants and bars
- Family room and Premium Level suite options
Pros · Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres
- Modern adults-only suite product.
- Private-pool, swim-up and rooftop terrace categories.
- Good recent guest signals for low crowding and relaxed atmosphere.
- Strong Playa Mujeres beach setting.
Cons · Barceló Maya Tropical
- Dining reservations and specialty vouchers require planning
- Beach conditions can be mixed by section and season
- Large-resort scale will not suit travelers seeking boutique quiet
Cons · Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres
- Some room layouts trade privacy for pool access.
- Early reviews flagged soft-opening service and maintenance issues.
- Food quality is still more mixed than at the very best Excellence properties.