Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresKandima Maldives
Overall
9.1
8.8
Beach
8.9
8.8
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.2
·
Rooms
8.9
8.7
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
8.8
8.2
Romance
9.3
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,019)
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
45 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.6
9.2
Service
–
8.9
Rooms
8.7
9.1
Pools
–
9.1
Luxury
–
8.8
Value
8.2
–
Family
8.8
9.3
Romance
8.5
7.8
Nightlife
8.2
8.4
Quiet
–
7.8
Adventure
–
9.0
Wellness
–
8.0
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
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
Kandima Maldives
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 45 min from MLE
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Strong food and service reputation for an all-inclusive.
- Adults-only beachfront setting.
- Large suite inventory with swim-up and rooftop options.
- Excellent fit for romance and relaxed social trips.
Pros · Kandima Maldives
- Large Maldives resort with broad room and restaurant choice.
- Good fit for families, active couples and friend groups.
- Optional Dine Around All Inclusive gives flexibility.
Cons · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Sargassum can still affect the beach seasonally.
- Some recent guests describe food and drinks as good rather than truly gourmet.
- Room location matters for noise and pool preference.
Cons · Kandima Maldives
- Not as quiet or intimate as smaller Maldives resorts.
- Premium menu items can still cost extra.
- Transfer logistics and costs matter.