Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
9.2
9.1
Beach
9.5
8.9
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
9.4
9.2
Rooms
9.3
8.9
Luxury
9.4
9.1
Value
7.4
8.8
Romance
9.5
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
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
60 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.9
8.7
Food
8.8
9.4
Service
9.2
9.3
Rooms
8.9
8.3
Pools
9.1
9.4
Luxury
9.1
7.4
Value
8.8
7.4
Family
–
9.5
Romance
9.3
3.0
Nightlife
7.8
9.6
Quiet
8.4
9.3
Adventure
7.8
8.4
Wellness
9.0
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
dining
Yes
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
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 · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
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.