Scores at a Glance
Bluebay Beach Resort & SpaExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.7
9.2
Beach
8.7
8.6
Food
8.6
9.0
Service
8.9
9.3
Rooms
8.5
9.2
Luxury
—
9.1
Value
8.5
8.8
Romance
8.6
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,577)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
From $152
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
—
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.7
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
9.0
8.9
Service
9.3
8.5
Rooms
9.2
8.5
Pools
9.3
—
Luxury
9.1
8.5
Value
8.8
8.4
Family
—
8.6
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.0
8.6
Quiet
8.4
8.4
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
dining
Yes
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
- Friendly staff and strong food feedback.
- Good family and couples fit with suites, kids club, spa and watersports.
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 — Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa
- Swimming can vary by tide.
- All-inclusive drink range may not satisfy premium-liquor expectations.
- Some room and facility age comments appear across guest sources.
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.