Scores at a Glance
Creta Maris ResortExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
9.0
9.2
Beach
8.6
8.6
Food
9.0
9.0
Service
8.8
9.3
Rooms
8.4
9.2
Luxury
—
9.1
Value
8.6
8.8
Romance
—
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (5,628)
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
25 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
9.0
8.8
Service
9.3
8.4
Rooms
9.2
9.5
Pools
9.3
—
Luxury
9.1
8.6
Value
8.8
9.5
Family
—
—
Romance
9.3
8.2
Nightlife
8.0
—
Quiet
8.4
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Lively
—
—
Quiet
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
—
—
dining
Yes
Creta Maris Resort
- 17 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from HER
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Creta Maris Resort
- True all-inclusive product
- 17 pools and waterpark
- Seven restaurants and nine bars
- Blue Flag beachfront
- Excellent family and teen fit
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 — Creta Maris Resort
- Large resort scale
- Some room decor may feel dated
- Reservations and layout require planning
- Spa costs extra
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.