Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresHeritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
Overall
9.1
8.7
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.2
8.7
Rooms
8.9
8.2
Luxury
9.1
8.5
Value
8.8
8.2
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.6 (2,634)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
50 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.4
8.8
Food
8.5
9.2
Service
8.7
8.9
Rooms
8.2
9.1
Pools
8.4
9.1
Luxury
8.5
8.8
Value
8.2
–
Family
9.0
9.3
Romance
–
7.8
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
–
7.8
Adventure
8.8
9.0
Wellness
9.0
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Romance
–
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
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
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from MRU
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Official five-star all-inclusive resort.
- Strong kids club hours and family programming.
- Golf, spa and Bel Ombre estate access.
- Large review base and strong service sentiment.
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Package rules can be confusing.
- Some premium dining and golf benefits vary by plan.
- South-coast beach conditions can be more variable than sheltered lagoons.