Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.8
9.1
Food
8.7
9.0
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.7
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Luxury
8.8
·
Value
8.5
·
Romance
9.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (17,874) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,380) |
| From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Grand | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)35 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.7 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.0 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Rooms | – |
| 9.0 | Pools | – |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| 8.5 | Value | – |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 8 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 2 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 6.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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