Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresReethi Faru Resort
Overall
9.1
8.9
Beach
8.9
9.1
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.2
8.8
Rooms
8.9
8.8
Luxury
9.1
8.6
Value
8.8
8.4
Romance
9.3
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.6 (977)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
–
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.9
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
8.5
9.2
Service
8.8
8.9
Rooms
8.8
9.1
Pools
7.8
9.1
Luxury
8.6
8.8
Value
8.4
–
Family
8.2
9.3
Romance
9.0
7.8
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
9.2
7.8
Adventure
9.0
9.0
Wellness
8.4
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Reethi Faru Resort
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- Strong house-reef and snorkeling appeal.
- Wide villa range from garden to two-bedroom overwater suite.
- All-inclusive and dine-around all-inclusive package options.
- Good fit for couples, families needing two-bedroom villas and quiet-island travelers.
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions vary by package.
- Premium drinks and some menu items may cost extra.
- Pool is secondary to the beach and lagoon.
- Transfers add cost and planning complexity.