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Excellence Playa MujeresvsHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
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Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
8.7
7.6
Service
9.0
8.0
Rooms
8.7
7.7
Luxury
8.8
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Value
8.5
7.8
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.9 (18,050) | Google Rating | 4.5 (3,686) |
| From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $67 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.0 |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 7.6 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 8.0 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 7.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.2 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 7.8 |
| – | Family | 8.1 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)8.8 | Quiet | 7.3 |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.8 | Remote work | 7.0 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 11 and Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol leads on 1.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | – |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
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 · Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.
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