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Excellence Playa MujeresvsTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

Excellence Playa Mujeres
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Five-Star·4.9·Adults Only
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil
Five-Star·4.7
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Excellence Playa MujeresTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

Quick Stats

9.2
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (17,837)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,672)
$500-800
Price / Night
$300-500
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Grand
25 min
Airport Transfer
45 min

All Scores

8.6
Beach
9.0
9.0
Food
8.4
9.3
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.1
9.3
Pools
8.9
9.1
Luxury
8.2
8.8
Value
7.2
Family
9.1
9.3
Romance
8.4
8.0
Nightlife
8.4
Quiet
7.7
7.8
Adventure
8.7
9.0
Wellness
8.8
8.4
Remote work
6.9

Vibes

Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
AdventureQuietLively

Activities

Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
SpaWater sportsKids

Excellence Playa Mujeres

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

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

  • Sea turtle conservation area
  • Tropical coconut palm beach
  • Eco-adventure excursions
  • Brazilian cuisine & cocktails

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 — Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

  • Beautiful beachfront setting near coral reefs, natural pools, coconut groves, and Atlantic Forest reserves.
  • Very strong family facilities, including Caretta Caretta Kids Club and programming for babies, children, and teenagers.
  • Seven swimming pools, including dedicated children's pool facilities.
  • Strong food reputation, especially breakfast and dinner buffet variety.
  • Anantara Spa is a standout wellness feature and has recent award recognition.
  • Walkable access to Praia do Forte village, Tamar Project, shops, and restaurants.

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 — Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

  • Food, drinks, spa, and resort extras can feel expensive by local standards.
  • Some rooms and public areas are described as dated or affected by dampness in recent guest feedback.
  • The resort is large and spread out, so some room locations involve longer walks.
  • Buffet areas and family-heavy periods can feel noisy.
  • Service is often praised, but a minority of recent guest feedback reports inconsistency.
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