Scores at a Glance
Excellence Playa MujeresZanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.2
8.0
Beach
8.6
7.6
Food
9.0
7.6
Service
9.3
8.1
Rooms
9.2
7.9
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.8
8.1
Romance
9.3
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (18,078)
Google Rating
4.3 (726)
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
40 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
7.6
9.0
Food
7.6
9.3
Service
8.1
9.2
Rooms
7.9
9.3
Pools
8.7
9.1
Luxury
—
8.8
Value
8.1
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Family
8.0
9.3
Romance
—
8.0
Nightlife
7.6
8.4
Quiet
8.0
7.8
Adventure
—
9.0
Wellness
7.7
8.4
Remote work
4.8
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Romance
—
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
dining
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
—
Nightlife
Yes
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Kids
Yes
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 40 min from ZNZ
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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- Official all-inclusive package evidence
- Two large pools
- Jetty bar and swimming platform
- Family facilities and kids club
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 — Zanzibar Bay Resort & Spa
- Wi-Fi complaints
- Large tidal range affects beach swimming
- All-inclusive food/drink scope can feel limited
- Board basis needs rate-level confirmation