Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresJAZ Makadina
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Luxury
8.8
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Value
8.5
8.7
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (18,050) | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,540) |
| 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 | 35 min |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.7 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.0 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 8.5 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 7 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 2 and JAZ Makadina leads on 5.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Romance | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 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
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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 · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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