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Excellence Playa MujeresvsWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Excellence Playa MujeresWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (17,837)
Google Rating
4.4 (528)
$500-800
Price / Night
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Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
8.1
9.3
Service
8.3
9.2
Rooms
8.0
9.3
Pools
7.6
9.1
Luxury
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8.8
Value
8.2
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Family
7.6
9.3
Romance
8.5
8.0
Nightlife
—
8.4
Quiet
8.6
7.8
Adventure
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9.0
Wellness
9.0
8.4
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
RomanceQuiet
Activities
Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
SpaWater sportsKids
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from BGI
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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Excellent wellness focus.
- Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
- Small, relaxed resort feel.
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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
- Limited dining variety.
- Some room locations are less desirable.
- Not a nightlife or family-activity-heavy resort.