Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresSamabe Bali Suites & Villas
Overall
9.1
9.1
Beach
8.9
8.4
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.2
9.3
Rooms
8.9
9.4
Luxury
9.1
9.2
Value
8.8
8.1
Romance
9.3
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.1
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,727)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.9
Beach
8.4
8.8
Food
9.0
9.2
Service
9.3
8.9
Rooms
9.4
9.1
Pools
–
9.1
Luxury
9.2
8.8
Value
8.1
–
Family
8.4
9.3
Romance
9.3
7.8
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
–
7.8
Adventure
–
9.0
Wellness
–
8.0
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Romance
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
Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 30 min from DPS
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 · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- Large suites and villas with private-pool options.
- Broad all-inclusive package with meals, drinks, room service and selected activities.
- Quiet Nusa Dua clifftop setting with beach access.
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 · Samabe Bali Suites & Villas
- All-inclusive is package-dependent rather than automatic.
- Bali travelers who like exploring local restaurants may not use the full package value.
- Beach access and terrain may not feel as simple as a flat beachfront resort.
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