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Excellence Playa MujeresvsMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
8.8
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Food
8.7
8.6
Service
9.0
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.0
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
8.5
7.4
Romance
9.3
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (18,050) | Google Rating | 4.5 (683) |
| (better)From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1187 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | – |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | – |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 8.6 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 8.0 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.3 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 7.4 |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 8.7 |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Adventure | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 9.6 (better) |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 9 and Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa leads on 3.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | – |
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Exceptional depth of included wellness programming.
- Gratuity-free package structure reduces on-property friction.
- Quiet Sonoran Desert setting with spa, fitness and outdoor activities built into the stay.
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- High nightly rates can make value feel dependent on using the included activities and resort credit.
- Guests seeking classic all-inclusive alcohol inclusions will find the beverage policy restrictive.
- Standard rooms may feel modest compared with the resort price point.
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