Scores at a Glance
MIA Reef Isla MujeresVOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
Overall
7.8
8.4
Beach
9.2
8.5
Food
6.9
8.1
Service
7.8
8.4
Rooms
7.1
8.2
Value
7.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| MIA Reef Isla Mujeres | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | Overall Score | 8.4 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.6 (8,367) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,019) |
| From $180 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)75 min | Airport Transfer | 85 min |
All Scores
| MIA Reef Isla Mujeres | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Beach | 8.5 |
| 6.9 | Food | 8.1 (better) |
| 7.8 | Service | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.1 | Rooms | 8.2 (better) |
| – | Pools | 8.2 |
| 7.0 | Value | – |
| 8.1 | Family | 8.3 (better) |
| 7.2 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Accessibility | 8.5 |
Of the 8 measures we call, MIA Reef Isla Mujeres leads on 2 and VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia leads on 6.
Vibes
| MIA Reef Isla Mujeres | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| MIA Reef Isla Mujeres | Measure | VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- 1 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CUN
VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 85 min from CTA
Pros · MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- Exceptional Playa Norte and private-islet location.
- Calm, clear, highly swimmable water compared with many Cancun-area beaches.
- Strong snorkeling and scenery directly from the resort area.
- Walkable access to Isla Mujeres town, restaurants and bars.
- Good family fit for travelers prioritizing shallow water and beach access.
Pros · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Official room information is transparent.
- Family-friendly with a Kids Club for ages 3–8.
- Good sandy beach access in the Sampieri area.
Cons · MIA Reef Isla Mujeres
- Food feedback is mixed and often weaker than the location feedback.
- Rooms and facilities are described as older or tired in some recent guest reviews.
- Value can feel questionable when rates are high because guests compare it with newer or more polished Cancun-area all-inclusives.
- Day-pass traffic, music and beach crowding can reduce the secluded feel at times.
Cons · VOI Marsa Siclà Essentia
- Not beachfront.
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- Remote setting makes a car or planned transfers useful.
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