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Excellence Playa MujeresvsFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa

Excellence Playa Mujeres
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Four-Star·4.5
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Excellence Playa MujeresFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa

Quick Stats

9.2
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (17,837)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,222)
$500-800
Price / Night
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
15 min

All Scores

8.6
Beach
8.2
9.0
Food
8.3
9.3
Service
8.7
9.2
Rooms
7.9
9.3
Pools
8.4
9.1
Luxury
8.8
Value
8.2
Family
8.7
9.3
Romance
8.0
Nightlife
8.4
Quiet
7.8
7.8
Adventure
9.0
Wellness
8.4
Remote work
7.4

Vibes

Excellence Playa Mujeres
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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Activities

Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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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

  • Adults-only beachfront setting with a strong couples focus.
  • Seven pools and strong poolside infrastructure.
  • Broad dining program with 11 restaurants.
  • Large suite categories, including swim-up, rooftop terrace, and private-pool options.
  • Strong recurring guest praise for service, cleanliness, food, and overall resort polish.

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

  • Not family-friendly because the resort is adults-only.
  • The beach is good but may not be the only reason to choose the resort over other Riviera Maya options.
  • Premium room categories and Excellence Club can materially increase the price.
  • Guests who prefer a small boutique atmosphere may find the resort large and polished rather than intimate.

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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