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Excellence Playa MujeresvsNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
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Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Overall
9.0
8.5
Beach
8.8
7.4
Food
8.7
8.4
Service
9.0
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Luxury
8.8
8.3
Value
8.5
7.8
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (18,050) | Google Rating | 4.7 (8,269) |
| (better)From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $258 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 7.4 |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 8.5 |
| 8.7 | Rooms | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Luxury | 8.3 |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 7.8 |
| – | Family | 9.7 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| (better)8.0 | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Quiet | 5.8 |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| (better)8.4 | Wellness | 8.0 |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 14 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 11 and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya leads on 3.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Romance | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from CUN
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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
- All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
- Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.
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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- High price point.
- Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
- Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.
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