Scores at a Glance
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & SpaExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
8.8
9.1
Beach
8.2
8.9
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.8
8.9
Luxury
8.6
9.1
Value
·
8.8
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (877)
Google Rating
4.9 (18,078)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $251
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
64 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.9
8.8
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.9
8.4
Pools
9.1
8.6
Luxury
9.1
–
Value
8.8
8.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.3
–
Nightlife
7.8
8.6
Quiet
8.4
–
Adventure
7.8
–
Wellness
9.0
8.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
dining
Yes
Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- 64 min from ZNZ
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Premium all-inclusive plan is clearly published.
- Large suites with ocean-view options.
- Strong early guest signals for staff and food.
- Spa, gym, PADI dive centre and 24-hour room service.
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 · Dream of Zanzibar Resort & Spa
- Thin Reddit and still-maturing review base.
- Only one main restaurant and bar verified on official pages.
- Uroa beach swimming varies by tide.
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.