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Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive
Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive
Four-Star·4.1
Sandals Dunn's River
Sandals Dunn's River
Five-Star·4.8·Adults Only
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Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All InclusiveSandals Dunn's River

Quick Stats

8.2
Overall Score
8.9
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.1 (11)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,497)
Price / Night
No
Adults Only
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
122 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

7.8
Beach
8.8
7.7
Food
8.7
8.7
Service
8.7
8.3
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Pools
9.1
7.8
Value
7.9
Romance
9.3
Nightlife
8.3
8.1
Quiet
Remote work
8.0

Vibes

Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive
Quiet
Sandals Dunn's River
RomanceLively

Activities

Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive
SpaWater sportsKids
Sandals Dunn's River
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife

Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive

  • 2 pools
  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 122 min from CUN

Sandals Dunn's River

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 5 pools
  • 12 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Swim-up suites

Pros — Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive

  • Private beach setting with dock and strong sunset appeal.
  • Two pools, including a rooftop infinity pool, plus hot tubs.
  • Small scale and clean, spacious rooms are recurring positives.
  • Helpful staff and service are among the strongest recurring guest themes.

Pros — Sandals Dunn's River

  • Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
  • Adults-only couples-focused setting.
  • Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
  • Excellent pool and room-category variety.
  • Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.

Cons — Esplendor by Wyndham Isla Mujeres Boutique All Inclusive

  • Limited dining variety compared with larger all-inclusive resorts.
  • Not walkable to Playa Norte or the main downtown area for most travelers.
  • Entertainment and organized activities appear limited.
  • Beach access is attractive, but swimmability directly in front of the hotel is mixed.

Cons — Sandals Dunn's River

  • Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
  • Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
  • Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
  • Premium suite categories are expensive.
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