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Excellence Playa Mujeres
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.5

Scores at a Glance

Excellence Playa MujeresPlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.0
8.1
Beach
8.8
8.3
Food
8.7
7.8
Service
9.0
7.9
Rooms
8.7
8.5
Luxury
8.8
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Value
8.5
7.7
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Excellence Playa MujeresMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)9.0Overall Score8.1
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (18,112)Google Rating4.5 (5,116)
From $269Price / Night (pp)From $260 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
OceanfrontBeachfrontNear coast
GrandResort SizeMid-size
35 minAirport Transfer35 min

Excellence Playa Mujeres

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. Room service is part of the Excellence all-inclusive model and guest reports reference room-service use.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. The official January 2026 fact sheet gives differing dining totals: 11 dining options in the introduction, nine international options plus a buffet and beach grill in the dining section, and 10 a la carte options plus a buffet and beach grill in inclusions. Confirm current venue availability. Magna is exclusive to Excellence Club guests.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite Spa or Pool View; Junior Swim-Up Suite; Two-Story Rooftop Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool; 2 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
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Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Included. 24/7 room service included
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. Director's Suite Two Bedroom; Producer's Suite Two Bedroom. Adult limit unverified.
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Excellence Playa Mujeres

Highlights

  • Private beach
  • 7 gourmet restaurants
  • Spa with hydrotherapy
  • Rooftop terrace suites

Why choose it

  • Consistently strong couples and honeymoon reputation.
  • Wide adult-only pool and beach footprint.
  • Good dining variety without heavy reservation friction.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Highlights

  • 2 pools
  • 8 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from LIR

Why choose it

  • Stylish all-suite resort with Hollywood-themed personality.
  • Good views, sunsets, and Papagayo scenery.
  • Marriott Bonvoy participation.
  • Star Class can substantially improve the experience.
  • Family-friendly amenities, kids recreation, spa, and fitness.

Keep in mind

  • Hilly layout and shuttle dependence are recurring complaints.
  • Food and service are inconsistent by guest report.
  • Beach is scenic but not always considered the strongest swimming beach.
  • Some guests feel the resort is small or limited without excursions.

All Scores

Excellence Playa MujeresMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
(better)8.8Beach8.3
(better)8.7Food7.8
(better)9.0Service7.9
(better)8.7Rooms8.5
(better)9.0Pools8.3
8.8Luxury–
(better)8.5Value7.7
–Family8.4
9.3Romance–
8.0Nightlife8.3 (better)
8.8Quiet–
7.8Adventure–
8.4Wellness–
7.8Remote work8.0 (better)

Of the 11 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 8 and Planet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort leads on 3.

Vibes

Excellence Playa MujeresMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
YesQuiet–
YesRomance–
–LivelyYes

Activities

Excellence Playa MujeresMeasurePlanet Hollywood Costa Rica by Royalton, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
YesSpaYes
Yesdining–
YesWater sportsYes
–NightlifeYes
–KidsYes
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