Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
8.9
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Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.9
8.7
Luxury
9.1
9.0
Value
8.8
7.6
Romance
9.3
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.5 (676)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
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Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.9
Beach
–
8.8
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
8.8
8.9
Rooms
8.7
9.1
Pools
8.5
9.1
Luxury
9.0
8.8
Value
7.6
9.3
Romance
8.7
7.8
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
9.3
7.8
Adventure
8.6
9.0
Wellness
9.7
8.0
Remote work
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Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
Yes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
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
- 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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- One of the strongest wellness-focused all-inclusive models in the United States.
- Adults-only, quiet and intentional atmosphere.
- Meals, gratuities, resort credit and TUS shared transfer included.
- Large catalog of classes, hikes and wellness activities.
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- United States needs guide-country setup.
- Spa and private experiences can exceed the included credit.
- Recent Reddit feedback is polarized on service recovery and room value.
- Not suitable for families or nightlife-seekers.