Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresExplora Atacama
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
8.9
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Food
8.8
8.2
Service
9.2
9.1
Rooms
8.9
8.4
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
8.8
7.8
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
–
8.8
Food
8.2
9.2
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
8.4
9.1
Pools
8.6
9.1
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
7.8
9.3
Romance
–
7.8
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
9.3
7.8
Adventure
9.8
9.0
Wellness
8.7
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
–
Yes
Water sports
–
–
Kids
Yes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
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.
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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.
Cons · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.