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Excellence Playa MujeresvsWyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
Excellence Playa MujeresWyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (17,837)
Google Rating
3.9 (773)
$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
15 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
7.4
9.0
Food
8.0
9.3
Service
7.7
9.2
Rooms
8.4
9.3
Pools
9.0
9.1
Luxury
8.2
8.8
Value
7.8
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Family
8.5
9.3
Romance
7.8
8.0
Nightlife
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8.4
Quiet
8.3
7.8
Adventure
7.8
9.0
Wellness
8.4
8.4
Remote work
7.3
Vibes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
QuietRomance
Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
RomanceQuietAdventure
Activities
Excellence Playa Mujeres
SpadiningWater sports
Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
SpaWater sportsKids
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
- 6 pools
- Full-service spa
- 15 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 — Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
- Large modern rooms and resort infrastructure.
- Six pools and strong family amenities.
- Quiet, scenic southeast-coast setting.
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 — Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort
- Sea conditions may limit swimming.
- Remote location reduces walkability.
- Newer-resort operations may be less proven than long-established Barbados resorts.