Scores at a Glance
Blue Bay Resort HotelExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.2
9.2
Beach
8.1
8.6
Food
7.8
9.0
Service
8.7
9.3
Rooms
8.2
9.2
Luxury
—
9.1
Value
8.3
8.8
Romance
—
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
9.2
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,795)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
From $64
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
33 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.1
Beach
8.6
7.8
Food
9.0
8.7
Service
9.3
8.2
Rooms
9.2
8.8
Pools
9.3
—
Luxury
9.1
8.3
Value
8.8
8.5
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.0
8.1
Quiet
8.4
8.1
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
—
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
dining
Yes
Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- 6 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 33 min from HER
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Strong sea-view setting.
- Six official pools including two children pools.
- Good access to Mononaftis Bay for clear-water swimming and snorkeling.
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 — Blue Bay Resort Hotel
- Not directly beachfront.
- All-inclusive drinks are limited to local options and specific hours.
- Hillside layout may not suit mobility-sensitive 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.