Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresThe Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
Overall
9.2
8.8
Beach
8.6
9.1
Food
9.0
8.5
Service
9.3
8.9
Rooms
9.2
9.0
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
8.8
7.8
Romance
9.3
9.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.7 (613)
From $251
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
—
All Scores
8.6
Beach
9.1
9.0
Food
8.5
9.3
Service
8.9
9.2
Rooms
9.0
9.3
Pools
8.4
9.1
Luxury
8.8
8.8
Value
7.8
9.3
Romance
9.1
8.0
Nightlife
—
8.4
Quiet
9.0
7.8
Adventure
—
9.0
Wellness
8.4
8.4
Remote work
7.8
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
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
The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 — The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- Remote private-island setting with strong villa privacy.
- Overwater, beach, and private-pool room inventory.
- Strong fit for couples and quiet luxury travelers.
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 — The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi
- Transfers can add cost and time.
- All-inclusive terms are package-specific and should be checked at booking.
- Families have some support, but the strongest fit is couples and honeymooners.