Scores at a Glance
Calista Luxury ResortExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.8
8.9
Food
8.6
8.8
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.8
8.9
Luxury
9.0
9.1
Value
8.2
8.8
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (4,648)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
–
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.6
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.9
9.1
Pools
9.1
9.0
Luxury
9.1
8.2
Value
8.8
9.2
Family
–
–
Romance
9.3
8.6
Nightlife
7.8
–
Quiet
8.4
–
Adventure
7.8
8.8
Wellness
9.0
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
–
dining
Yes
Calista Luxury Resort
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Gated, 24-hour security
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros · Calista Luxury Resort
- Official Ultra All Inclusive concept.
- Eight-pool resort footprint with winter-heated pool.
- Strong kids, teen and water-park facilities.
- Beachfront Belek location with piers and clear sea.
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Strong food and service reputation for an all-inclusive.
- Adults-only beachfront setting.
- Large suite inventory with swim-up and rooftop options.
- Excellent fit for romance and relaxed social trips.
Cons · Calista Luxury Resort
- Many premium extras are carved out of the standard plan.
- Watersports are extra.
- À la carte dining may cost extra outside VIP conditions.
- Not walkable to a lively town center.
Cons · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Sargassum can still affect the beach seasonally.
- Some recent guests describe food and drinks as good rather than truly gourmet.
- Room location matters for noise and pool preference.