Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresHalf Moon
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.7
8.9
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.7
9.1
Luxury
8.8
9.3
Value
8.5
7.6
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (18,050) | Google Rating | – |
| From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $230 (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 | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 9.0 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Rooms | 9.1 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.7 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 9.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 2 and Half Moon leads on 8.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Romance | – |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Half Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Half Moon
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 15 min from MBJ
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 · Half Moon
- One of Jamaica’s strongest luxury resort footprints, with 400 acres, two miles of private beachfront, golf, tennis, equestrian center, spa, and villas.
- Excellent service and space-to-guest ratio for families and couples seeking privacy.
- Strong dining roster anchored by Delmare and Sugar Mill.
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 · Half Moon
- Optional all-inclusive is complex and not the same as a simple wristband resort.
- High on-property dining and activity prices if not on the right package.
- Some guests report slow food or drink service during busy periods.
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