Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresPunta Cana Princess
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
8.8
8.6
Food
8.7
7.0
Service
9.0
7.8
Rooms
8.7
7.1
Luxury
8.8
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Value
8.5
7.8
Romance
9.3
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (17,922) | Google Rating | 4.7 (12,411) |
| From $251 | Price / Night (pp) | From $79 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.6 |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Rooms | 7.1 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 8.8 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 7.8 |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 8.6 |
| (better)8.0 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.8 | Remote work | 6.2 |
| – | Accessibility | 6.5 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 12 and Punta Cana Princess leads on 2.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
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
- Consistently strong couples and honeymoon reputation.
- Wide adult-only pool and beach footprint.
- Good dining variety without heavy reservation friction.
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
- 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 · 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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