Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.6
9.2
Food
8.9
8.9
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.9
8.5
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.8
8.7
Romance
9.3
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (17,864) (better) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,211) |
| From $251 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.9 | Food | 8.9 |
| 9.2 (better) | Service | 9.0 |
| 8.9 (better) | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 9.0 | Pools | – |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.8 (better) | Value | 8.7 |
| – | Family | 9.0 |
| 9.3 (better) | Romance | 8.7 |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.4 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.0 (better) | Wellness | 8.5 |
| 8.1 (better) | Remote work | 7.0 |
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
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 · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
- Excellent house reef, snorkeling and diving appeal.
- Strong food, beverage and minibar inclusions through the Platinum Plan.
- Family-friendly facilities without sacrificing a premium Maldives feel.
- Short 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé by Maldives standards.
- Good mix of beach villas, family villas and overwater villa categories.
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 · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- Not adults-only; some honeymooners may find the family orientation stronger than expected.
- Some rooms and facilities are described as slightly dated in a minority of guest feedback.
- Optional premium experiences and seaplane transfers can still add cost despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Travelers wanting ultra-polished, design-led modern luxury may prefer newer Maldives competitors.
- Seaplane timing constraints can affect arrival and departure logistics.
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