Scores at a Glance
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto VallartaExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
7.5
9.2
Beach
8.0
8.6
Food
7.2
9.0
Service
7.8
9.3
Rooms
6.5
9.2
Luxury
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9.1
Value
7.8
8.8
Romance
7.7
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.5
Overall Score
9.2
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.3 (16,112)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
15 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.6
7.2
Food
9.0
7.8
Service
9.3
6.5
Rooms
9.2
7.8
Pools
9.3
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Luxury
9.1
7.8
Value
8.8
7.7
Romance
9.3
7.8
Nightlife
8.0
6.8
Quiet
8.4
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Adventure
7.8
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Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
—
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
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dining
Yes
Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Adults-only beachfront all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta.
- Strong sunset and location appeal.
- Large exact review base and clear official room inventory.
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 — Crown Paradise Golden Resort Puerto Vallarta
- Rooms and facilities receive repeated maintenance complaints.
- Food feedback is mixed.
- Specialty restaurant reservations can be restrictive for groups.
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.