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Excellence Playa MujeresvsPunta Cana Princess

Excellence Playa Mujeres
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Punta Cana Princess
Punta Cana Princess
Five-Star·4.7·Adults Only
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Excellence Playa MujeresPunta Cana Princess

Quick Stats

9.2
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (17,837)
Google Rating
4.7 (12,143)
$500-800
Price / Night
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
25 min

All Scores

8.6
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
7.0
9.3
Service
7.8
9.2
Rooms
7.1
9.3
Pools
8.1
9.1
Luxury
8.8
Value
7.8
9.3
Romance
8.6
8.0
Nightlife
7.2
8.4
Quiet
8.0
7.8
Adventure
9.0
Wellness
8.4
Remote work
6.2
Accessibility
6.5

Vibes

Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Punta Cana Princess
RomanceLivelyQuiet

Activities

Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Punta Cana Princess
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife

Excellence Playa Mujeres

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

Punta Cana Princess

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 1 pools
  • 5 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from PUJ

Pros — Excellence Playa Mujeres

  • Adults-only beachfront setting with a strong couples focus.
  • Seven pools and strong poolside infrastructure.
  • Broad dining program with 11 restaurants.
  • Large suite categories, including swim-up, rooftop terrace, and private-pool options.
  • Strong recurring guest praise for service, cleanliness, food, and overall resort polish.

Pros — Punta Cana Princess

  • Direct beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
  • Adults-only 18+ positioning with a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
  • Five restaurants, swim-up bar, beach bar, spa, tennis, water sports, and casino shuttle access.
  • Access to Caribe Deluxe Princess and Tropical Deluxe Princess expands available facilities.

Cons — Excellence Playa Mujeres

  • Not family-friendly because the resort is adults-only.
  • The beach is good but may not be the only reason to choose the resort over other Riviera Maya options.
  • Premium room categories and Excellence Club can materially increase the price.
  • Guests who prefer a small boutique atmosphere may find the resort large and polished rather than intimate.

Cons — Punta Cana Princess

  • Rooms are commonly described as dated or in need of refurbishment.
  • Food feedback is inconsistent, especially around buffet quality.
  • Wi-Fi is mixed: official free basic Wi-Fi is available, but guest sources report reliability issues.
  • Nightlife is limited on-site; the disco is accessed through Avalon Casino rather than inside the hotel.
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