Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresMargaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
Overall
9.1
8.3
Beach
8.9
8.7
Food
8.8
7.6
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.9
7.8
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.8
7.4
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
8.3
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.4 (2,188)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
–
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.7
8.8
Food
7.6
9.2
Service
8.8
8.9
Rooms
7.8
9.1
Pools
8.2
9.1
Luxury
–
8.8
Value
7.4
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Family
8.1
9.3
Romance
–
7.8
Nightlife
5.0
8.4
Quiet
–
7.8
Adventure
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9.0
Wellness
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8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Romance
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Beachfront location on Playa Flamingo.
- Family-friendly resort amenities with pool, spa, dining and activities.
- Recurring praise for friendly staff and the beach setting.
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 · Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo
- Food and value feedback is more mixed than beach and service feedback.
- Nightlife is limited compared with party-focused destinations.
- All-inclusive exclusions make the package less simple than a default wristband resort.