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Excellence Playa MujeresvsFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.7
8.3
Service
9.0
8.7
Rooms
8.7
7.9
Luxury
8.8
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Value
8.5
8.2
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (17,922) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,258) |
| From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $129 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 8.3 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 8.7 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 7.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 8.2 |
| – | Family | 8.7 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)8.8 | Quiet | 7.8 |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.8 | Remote work | 7.4 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 11 and Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa leads on 2.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | – |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Consistently strong couples and honeymoon reputation.
- Wide adult-only pool and beach footprint.
- Good dining variety without heavy reservation friction.
Pros · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Convenient beachfront Hotel Zone location close to the airport and town.
- Strong recurring praise for friendly staff and service.
- Better-than-average all-inclusive food feedback for its price tier.
- Good family amenities, including kids club, teen club, pool activities and beach access.
- Manageable resort size compared with mega-resorts.
Cons · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
- Some older rooms may feel less new than Excellence Coral.
- Club upgrade value depends on how much guests use beach seating and Magna.
Cons · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Rooms and building structure can feel older than newer luxury all-inclusives.
- Pool area can get crowded during peak periods.
- Beach is pleasant and accessible but not the main reason to choose Puerto Vallarta over Caribbean beach destinations.
- Not walkable to Zona Romántica or the Malecón for most travelers.
- Some recent guest comments mention construction noise or facility-update periods.
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