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Excellence Playa MujeresvsHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
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Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Overall
9.0
7.6
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
8.9
6.9
Service
9.2
7.2
Rooms
8.9
6.9
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.8
8.0
Romance
9.3
7.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Overall Score | 7.6 |
| 5-star (better) | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.9 (17,864) (better) | Google Rating | 4.1 (4,526) |
| From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $147 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.9 (better) | Food | 6.9 |
| 9.2 (better) | Service | 7.2 |
| 8.9 (better) | Rooms | 6.9 |
| 9.0 (better) | Pools | 7.8 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.8 (better) | Value | 8.0 |
| – | Family | 8.0 |
| 9.3 (better) | Romance | 7.5 |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.4 (better) | Quiet | 6.4 |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 9.0 | Wellness | – |
| 8.1 (better) | Remote work | 8.0 |
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Mature, well-reviewed adults-only all-inclusive
- Strong dining depth with no-reservation model
- Excellent couples and honeymoon fit
- Multiple pools, swim-up options and quiet spaces
Pros · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Excellent Palm Beach location.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
- Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
Cons · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Queue label included 'Couples'; official property name is Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach conditions
- Not the newest Excellence Collection property
Cons · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Rooms are frequently described as dated.
- Food is often described as adequate rather than special.
- In-room dining is excluded from the all-inclusive package.
- Beach shade and palapa logistics can be frustrating.
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