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Excellence Playa MujeresvsHilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Excellence Playa MujeresHilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (17,837)
Google Rating
4.5 (5,662)
$500-800
Price / Night
—
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
34 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
8.1
9.3
Service
8.7
9.2
Rooms
8.8
9.3
Pools
8.6
9.1
Luxury
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8.8
Value
8.1
—
Family
8.6
9.3
Romance
8.2
8.0
Nightlife
—
8.4
Quiet
8.0
7.8
Adventure
—
9.0
Wellness
—
8.4
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
SpaWater sportsKids
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 34 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 — Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- All rooms are ocean-facing or ocean-view focused, creating strong view consistency.
- Private Banderas Bay beachfront setting with two oceanfront infinity pools.
- Good family amenities, including kids club, teen zone, activities and entertainment.
- Strong service sentiment across TripAdvisor and Expedia-style sources.
- Close enough to Puerto Vallarta for off-resort dining and exploring, while still feeling removed from the busiest zones.
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 — Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort
- Beach is smaller than some guests expect from a large Mexico all-inclusive.
- Buffet and reservation logistics receive more mixed feedback than the à la carte restaurant experience.
- Not walkable to central Puerto Vallarta or Zona Romántica.
- Some rate-plan sources mention all-inclusive rates or restrictions, so package terms should still be checked by booking channel.
- Large groups and event business can affect the atmosphere at times.