Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresSunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Overall
9.2
7.0
Beach
8.6
7.8
Food
9.0
6.4
Service
9.3
7.5
Rooms
9.2
6.7
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.8
7.2
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
7.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
3.9 (9,935)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
7.8
9.0
Food
6.4
9.3
Service
7.5
9.2
Rooms
6.7
9.3
Pools
7.6
9.1
Luxury
—
8.8
Value
7.2
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Family
8.0
9.3
Romance
—
8.0
Nightlife
7.4
8.4
Quiet
6.3
7.8
Adventure
—
9.0
Wellness
—
8.4
Remote work
6.6
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
—
Yes
Romance
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
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 — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- True all-inclusive
- Kids club and teen space
- Beachfront Puerto Vallarta location
- No-reservations dining
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 — Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
- Mixed recent food reviews
- Dated room and condition complaints
- Waterpark reliability questions
- Exact entrance coordinates need manual review