Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresHurawalhi Island Resort
Overall
9.2
9.5
Beach
8.6
9.4
Food
9.0
9.5
Service
9.3
9.5
Rooms
9.2
9.4
Luxury
9.1
9.4
Value
8.8
9.0
Romance
9.3
9.7
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.9 (913)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
—
Kids' Club
—
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
40 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
9.4
9.0
Food
9.5
9.3
Service
9.5
9.2
Rooms
9.4
9.3
Pools
8.8
9.1
Luxury
9.4
8.8
Value
9.0
9.3
Romance
9.7
8.0
Nightlife
—
8.4
Quiet
9.5
7.8
Adventure
—
9.0
Wellness
8.9
8.4
Remote work
7.4
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 40 min from MLE
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- True all-inclusive
- Adults-only private island
- Excellent house reef
- Signature undersea restaurant
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 — Hurawalhi Island Resort
- Premium price point
- Seaplane logistics
- Not suitable for younger families
- Some special experiences may be excluded