Scores at a Glance
Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.2
9.1
Beach
7.6
8.9
Food
8.0
8.8
Service
8.4
9.2
Rooms
8.5
8.9
Luxury
·
9.1
Value
8.3
8.8
Romance
8.2
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (4,419)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
From $36
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
60 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
7.6
Beach
8.9
8.0
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.2
8.5
Rooms
8.9
8.2
Pools
9.1
–
Luxury
9.1
8.3
Value
8.8
8.2
Romance
9.3
8.5
Nightlife
7.8
–
Quiet
8.4
–
Adventure
7.8
–
Wellness
9.0
8.1
Remote work
8.0
5.8
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
–
dining
Yes
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HKT
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
- Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
- Excellent review volume and value signal.
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 · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is not the default product.
- Hillside layout may frustrate guests with mobility limits.
- Beach setting is less idyllic than Phuket’s more secluded resort beaches.
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.