SLS Playa Mujeres
8.6 / 10
Palmprint score
Strongest on pools & spa and rooms
SLS Playa Mujeres at a glance
- Location
- Punta Sam / Cancún
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 on Google4,541 reviews
- Best months
- Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
- Pools
- 4 pools
- Airport transfer
- CUNAbout 30 minutes
- Dining
- 12 restaurants
- Drinks
- 6 bars
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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights
Checked Sep 12, 2026 · Sample details
Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.
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SLS Playa Mujeres
Things to know
before you go
SLS Playa Mujeres is a true all-inclusive resort in a gated Playa Mujeres community.
The best fit is travelers who want newer design, a lively lifestyle-resort feel and many venues.
Some activities and premium experiences still cost extra.
Hidden tips
Book SLS Elite if upgraded pool, beach, lounge and butler benefits matter.
Use the family-style two-bedroom categories for groups with children.
Expect opening-phase variance in service and reservations as the resort matures.
Things guests wish they had known
SLS Playa Mujeres is a true all-inclusive but still has extra-fee activities and premium experiences.
The resort is newer, so guest sentiment is strong on design but mixed on opening-phase service consistency.
SLS Elite matters if butler service, lounge access and upgraded beach/pool zones are priorities.
Strengths from our research
Newer lifestyle-resort design.
Large dining and bar roster.
Strong room variety with rooftop, swim-out and family layouts.
Other considerations from our research
Some service consistency concerns in early guest feedback.
Non-motorized watersports may carry fees.
Not as established as older luxury all-inclusive competitors.
What guests say
Most loved
- Modern design and new-room feel72 mentions
- Food variety and specialty restaurants61 mentions
- Family pools and kids areas38 mentions
- Clean beach and Playa Mujeres setting31 mentions
Most complained about
- New-resort service variability34 mentions
- Dining reservations and opening-phase operations22 mentions
- Extra-fee watersports and premium experiences13 mentions
From Reddit
Reddit coverage remains thinner than major review sites; current discussion focuses on whether the new SLS Playa Mujeres delivers enough luxury polish for its rate, with food and design positives balanced by new-resort service concerns.
What’s included
Included
- Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Official Accor/SLS materials market the resort as the first SLS all-inclusive and describe all-inclusive dining across 18 restaurants and bars.
- Wi-FiIncluded
Official Accor property page lists free Wi-Fi.
- Kids' clubIncluded
Official SLS materials list a Coati kids club and children's programming.
Not included
- Non-motorized water sportsCosts extra
Official Accor property page lists kayak and snorkelling activities for an additional fee.
- Spa treatmentsCosts extra
- Airport transfersCosts extra
- Tipping & gratuitiesTipping expected
Included with limits
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Premium mixology venues are included in the all-inclusive concept, but unrestricted top-shelf bottles were not verified.
Per the resort, not yet verified
There's a vacation-club desk at SLS Playa Mujeres, but travelers report it's easy to decline: no chasing, no disguised "orientations." SLS Elite and lifestyle-brand upsell desks are visible, but no consistent timeshare-style pressure pattern was found in reviewed sources.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
- Value
- 8.1 out of 10
- Service
- 8.5 out of 10
- Beach
- 8.2 out of 10
- Dining
- 8.7 out of 10
- Rooms
- 8.8 out of 10
- Pools & Spa
- 8.9 out of 10
Score breakdown, research & sources
How we scored SLS Playa Mujeres
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Aug 14, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 3 more we track
Open a category
Value8.1High confidence
- Venue Depth
- 8.7
- Room Options
- 8.8
- New Resort Quality
- 8.6
- Service Variability
- 7.5
- Extra Fee Activities
- 7.0
Service8.5High confidence
- Elite Butler
- 8.7
- Beach Pool Service
- 8.4
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.6
- Opening Phase Consistency
- 7.6
Beach8.2High confidence
- Swimmability
- 8.0
- Beach Service
- 8.2
- Sargassum Risk
- 7.2
- Beach Cleanliness
- 8.5
- Playa Mujeres Setting
- 8.6
Dining8.7High confidence
- Venue Count
- 9.0
- Bars Mixology
- 8.8
- Reservation Flow
- 7.7
- Specialty Dining
- 8.7
- Kids Food Options
- 8.3
Rooms8.8High confidence
- Room Variety
- 9.0
- New Condition
- 8.9
- Swim Out Options
- 8.9
- Rooftop Elite Categories
- 8.8
- Family Two Bedroom Categories
- 8.8
Pools & Spa8.9High confidence
- Crowding
- 7.8
- Pool Count
- 8.6
- Kids Pool Energy
- 8.4
- Swim Out Inventory
- 8.8
- Adult Pool Privilege
- 8.6
Luxury8.6High confidence
- Spa
- 8.4
- Design
- 9.0
- Dining
- 8.7
- Sls Elite
- 8.8
- Service Maturity
- 7.8
Family8.6High confidence
- Kids Club
- 8.2
- Beach Pools
- 8.5
- Kids Dining
- 8.3
- Family Rooms
- 8.9
- Kids Stay Free Promotions
- 8.0
Nightlife8.2High confidence
- Bars
- 8.6
- Entertainment
- 8.4
- Family Balance
- 7.6
- Beach Disco Pool Party Programming
- 8.3
What it does best
- Newer lifestyle-resort design.
- Large dining and bar roster.
- Strong room variety with rooftop, swim-out and family layouts.
Where it costs you
- Some service consistency concerns in early guest feedback.
- Non-motorized watersports may carry fees.
- Not as established as older luxury all-inclusive competitors.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Entry Delight categories if ocean view or direct pool access is importantThe strongest room differentiation is in ocean-view, rooftop, SLS Elite and swim-out categories.
- Best Family Room
- Captivate Swim-Out Family Style Two-BedroomOfficial room grid lists two bedrooms, swim-out access and capacity for seven.
- Best Room Category
- SLS Elite Ocean View Rooftop KingOfficial room grid supports ocean-view rooftop space plus SLS Elite benefits.
Everything we read on SLS Playa Mujeres
Restaurants & bars
Palmprint food score 8.7 / 10
- Places to eat
- 12
- A la carte
- 9
- Buffets
- 1
- Bars and lounges
- 6
Italian · Steakhouse · Mexican seafood · International buffet · Mediterranean · French · American tavern · Coffee · Cocktails · Juice bar
Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.
Barracuda
Kids bites · Casual snacks
Casual children's and family snack venue.
Included in the plan
More about Barracuda
- Service
- Snacks
Brasserie Maxine
French
French Riviera-style brasserie.
Included in the plan
More about Brasserie Maxine
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Bungalow
Poolside snacks
Poolside family snack venue.
Included in the plan
More about Bungalow
- Service
- Snacks
- Location
- Poolside
Caracol
Mexican · Seafood
Mexican-influenced seafood restaurant.
Included in the plan
More about Caracol
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Cleo
Mediterranean · Middle Eastern
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant.
Included in the plan
More about Cleo
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Fi'lia
Italian · Mediterranean
Italian and Mediterranean restaurant within the all-inclusive dining roster.
Included in the plan
Guests rave: Recent guests repeatedly mention Italian and specialty dining as a food highlight.
More about Fi'lia
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Golden Hour
Coffee · Cocktails
Coffee and cocktail bar.
Included in the plan
More about Golden Hour
- Service
- Bar
Hudson Tavern
American · Sports bar
American tavern and sports lounge.
Included in the plan
More about Hudson Tavern
- Meals
- Dinner, Drinks
- Service
- Bar / casual dining
Privilege
Poolside dining · Cocktails
Adult pool and restaurant concept listed in official SLS materials.
Included in the plan
More about Privilege
- Service
- A la carte / bar
- Location
- Poolside
Smoke & Mirrors
Cocktails · Spirits
Speakeasy-style cigar and spirits bar.
Included in the plan
More about Smoke & Mirrors
- Service
- Bar
Solé
Lounge
Members lounge listed in official SLS materials.
Included in the plan
More about Solé
- Service
- Lounge
The Market
International buffet
Main market-style buffet venue.
Included in the plan
More about The Market
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Service
- Buffet
The Perq
Snacks · Coffee
Snack and coffee venue.
Included in the plan
More about The Perq
- Service
- Café
Union
Steakhouse
New York-inspired steakhouse.
Included in the plan
More about Union
- Meals
- Dinner
- Service
- A la carte
Verde
Smoothies · Juices
Smoothie and juice bar.
Included in the plan
More about Verde
- Service
- Juice bar
Official Accor and SLS materials identify 18 restaurants and bars; split counts are based on the published venue roster and should be rechecked as operations stabilize.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delight KingBack to sampled prices | Sleeps 4 | 538 ft²50 m² | 1 bedroom | Resort |
| SLS Elite KingBack to sampled prices | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
More room options (11)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delight 2 Queen | Sleeps 4 | 538 ft²50 m² | 1 bedroom | Resort |
| Delight Ocean View King | Sleeps 4 | 538 ft²50 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Delight Ocean View 2 Queen | Sleeps 4 | 538 ft²50 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Captivate Swim-Out 2 Queen | Sleeps 4 | 710 ft²66 m² | 1 bedroom | Poolswim-out |
| Captivate Swim-Out King | Sleeps 4 | 743 ft²69 m² | 1 bedroom | Poolswim-out |
| Euphoria Suite King | Sleeps 5 | 764 ft²71 m² | 1 bedroom | Resort |
| SLS Elite Ocean View Rooftop King | Sleeps 4 | 926 ft²86 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| SLS Elite Ocean View Rooftop 2 Queen | Sleeps 4 | 1,044 ft²97 m² | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Delight Family Style Two-Bedroom | Sleeps 7 | 1,076 ft²100 m² | 2 bedrooms | Resort2 baths |
| Captivate Swim-Out Family Style Two-Bedroom | Sleeps 7 | 1,453 ft²135 m² | 2 bedrooms | Poolswim-out · 2 baths |
| The Envy 3 Bedroom Suite | Sleeps 6 | 6,028 ft²560 m² | 3 bedrooms | Ocean3 baths |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Official SLS materials describe four pools, a kids club and beachfront programming; pool heating was not verified.
The beach itself
Exclusive Playa Mujeres beachfront is verified; recent guests praise the clean beach, though Quintana Roo remains seasonally exposed to sargassum.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to SLS Playa Mujeres
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program, ages 4-12
- Drop-off care from
- Age 4, younger kids need babysitting
- Teen program
- Exists, but low-key; don't book around it
- Rooms that fit a family
- 12 categories, incl. Delight King, Delight 2 Queen
- Kids stay free
- Advertised; check season fine print
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at SLS Playa Mujeres?
- Yes. SLS Playa Mujeres has room categories that sleep 5 or more in one key: Euphoria Suite King, Captivate Swim-Out Family Style Two-Bedroom, Delight Family Style Two-Bedroom. The largest stated occupancy is 7. Occupancy rules count most children (and sometimes infants) toward the limit, so confirm your exact ages with the resort when you book.
- Does SLS Playa Mujeres have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. SLS Playa Mujeres runs a supervised kids' club for ages 4-12. Drop-off starts at age 4; younger children need babysitting or a parent alongside. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
Taking a group
The resort has a large meeting and events program, beachfront entertainment and a published maximum convention-center capacity around 920.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Connecting rooms
- Limited, book early
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Lively, bars running late
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Kids' club hours, teen programs and group availability all move with the season. Confirm the specifics with the resort for your dates.
When to go
Best months: Nov to May
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Oct. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 6 Octobers sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Beryl in 2024.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 90°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 91°F33°C | 93°F34°C | 93°F34°C | 91°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 86°F30°C | 84°F29°C |
| Rain days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 6 days | 10 days | 8 days | 8 days | 12 days | 11 days | 5 days | 4 days |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 7 | 1 in 6 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Cancún · Riviera Maya, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting to SLS Playa Mujeres
- Nearest airport
- CUN · Cancún International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 30 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
Paseo Mujeres, Manzana 1 Supermanzana 3 Cancún, 77400 Cancun, Q.R., Mexico · +52 998 313 3716
Mexico
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Mexican peso; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Cancún (CUN)
- Flight time
- ~2–4.5h from the US
Who it suits
Two of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for SLS Playa Mujeres; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
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Fly into CUN, 30 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $282.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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