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Excellence Playa Mujeres
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Excellence Playa MujeresSALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel
Overall
9.2
9.1
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
9.0
9.2
Service
9.3
9.3
Rooms
9.2
8.7
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
8.8
8.2
Romance
9.3
9.0
Scores out of 10 — higher is better

Quick Stats

9.2
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,225)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
Kids' Club
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
60 min

All Scores

8.6
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
9.2
9.3
Service
9.3
9.2
Rooms
8.7
9.3
Pools
8.0
9.1
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
8.2
9.3
Romance
9.0
8.0
Nightlife
8.4
Quiet
9.1
7.8
Adventure
8.0
9.0
Wellness
8.9
8.4
Remote work

Vibes

Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Adventure
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
Yes
Water sports
Yes

Excellence Playa Mujeres

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

SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 1 pools
  • 1 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 60 min from MRU

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 — SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel

  • Exceptional boutique design and adults-only atmosphere.
  • Strong food and service consensus.
  • Quiet beachfront setting with wellness focus.

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 — SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique Hotel

  • All-inclusive is package-dependent.
  • Only one main restaurant compared with larger AI resorts.
  • Beach wind and tide conditions can vary.
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