Scores at a Glance
Beach PalaceMIA Reef Isla Mujeres
Overall
8.1
7.8
Beach
8.6
9.2
Food
7.6
6.9
Service
8.0
7.8
Rooms
8.1
7.1
Value
7.9
7.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
7.8
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.5 (4,888)
Google Rating
4.6 (8,377)
From $228
Price / Night (pp)
From $180
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
22 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
9.2
7.6
Food
6.9
8.0
Service
7.8
8.1
Rooms
7.1
7.8
Pools
—
7.9
Value
7.0
8.5
Family
8.1
—
Quiet
7.2
Vibes
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Beach Palace
- 3 pools
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 22 min from CUN
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CUN
Pros — Beach Palace
- True all-inclusive inclusions are strong.
- Good Hotel Zone beach position.
- Family-friendly without being as sprawling as larger Palace resorts.
Pros — MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- Exceptional Playa Norte and private-islet location.
- Calm, clear, highly swimmable water compared with many Cancun-area beaches.
- Strong snorkeling and scenery directly from the resort area.
- Walkable access to Isla Mujeres town, restaurants and bars.
- Good family fit for travelers prioritizing shallow water and beach access.
Cons — Beach Palace
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Older reviews cite aging facilities before the closure.
- Pool temperature and service waits appear in negative guest reports.
Cons — MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- Food feedback is mixed and often weaker than the location feedback.
- Rooms and facilities are described as older or tired in some recent guest reviews.
- Value can feel questionable when rates are high because guests compare it with newer or more polished Cancun-area all-inclusives.
- Day-pass traffic, music and beach crowding can reduce the secluded feel at times.