Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresSLS Playa Mujeres
Overall
9.0
8.6
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.7
8.7
Service
9.0
8.5
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Luxury
8.8
8.6
Value
8.5
8.1
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | SLS Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (17,922) | Google Rating | 4.7 (4,042) |
| 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 (better) |
All Scores
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | SLS Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.2 |
| 8.7 | Food | 8.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 8.5 |
| 8.7 | Rooms | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.9 |
| (better)8.8 | Luxury | 8.6 |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 8.1 |
| – | Family | 8.6 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.0 | Nightlife | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 7.8 | Adventure | – |
| 8.4 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 7 and SLS Playa Mujeres leads on 3.
Vibes
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | SLS Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Romance | – |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Excellence Playa Mujeres | Measure | SLS Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | dining | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
SLS Playa Mujeres
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from CUN
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 · SLS Playa Mujeres
- Newer lifestyle-resort design.
- Large dining and bar roster.
- Strong room variety with rooftop, swim-out and family layouts.
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 · SLS Playa Mujeres
- Some service consistency concerns in early guest feedback.
- Non-motorized watersports may carry fees.
- Not as established as older luxury all-inclusive competitors.
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