Scores at a Glance
Delphin Imperial HotelExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.5
9.2
Beach
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8.6
Food
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9.0
Service
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9.3
Rooms
—
9.2
Luxury
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9.1
Value
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8.8
Romance
—
9.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (7,216)
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
15 min
Airport Transfer
25 min
All Scores
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Beach
8.6
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Food
9.0
—
Service
9.3
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Rooms
9.2
—
Pools
9.3
—
Luxury
9.1
—
Value
8.8
—
Romance
9.3
—
Nightlife
8.0
—
Quiet
8.4
—
Adventure
7.8
—
Wellness
9.0
—
Remote work
8.4
Vibes
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Quiet
Yes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
dining
Yes
Delphin Imperial Hotel
- 4 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AYT
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros — Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Ultra All Inclusive
- Extensive a la carte restaurants
- Beachfront Lara location
- Aquapark and pools
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 — Delphin Imperial Hotel
- Large-resort crowding
- Seasonal operations
- Room-count source conflict
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.