Situated on a 20-mile peninsula in Cancun with its very own inland marina, the Excellence Playa Mujeres is an adults-only all-inclusive resort perfect for vacationing couples and singles in need of an exclusive and private retreat. The resort is located on a two-mile stretch of white Caribbean sands and is close to the national park Isla Contoy, the Mayan ruins, the Great Mayan Reef and Isla Mujeres. With an 18-hole golf course located nearby and a lavish spa on site, this Cancun hotel provides the ideal setting for a rejuvenating and invigorating vacation.

The resort and accommodations are designed with luxury in mind. The lobby is sleek and modern, with textured wood paneling and polished marble floors. Guest rooms are contemporary in style, with cream-colored walls and dark wood furnishings accented by Mexican artifacts that exude an earthy charm. All rooms and suites contain four-poster king-size or two double beds, a large sofa, flat-screen televisions, wireless Internet access and en suite marble bath. Private furnished balconies complete the accommodations. Guests can opt for a swim-up suite or one with a rooftop terrace and HydroSpa pool. Rooms at the Excellence Club include five distinct suite categories, with their own exclusive services and facilities.

With eight dining venues and a spa menu available, options at the Excellence Playa Mujeres are numerous. Barcelona serves Mediterranean breakfast and lunch buffets, while dinner is an a la carte affair. Italian and French delicacies are on the dinner menu at Toscana and Chez Isabelle, respectively, while the Flavor Market serves haute cuisine with a selection of fine wines. Asian-fusion, sushi and other Japanese dishes are served at Spice. Guests can savor Mexican delights at Agave, while New York–style dishes and lobster specialties are on the menu at The Lobster House. There are 11 bars spread around the resort, including a swim-up bar, beach bar, piano bar, cigar bar, theater bar and lobby bar.

The hotel boasts seven swimming pools, four of which are heated through the winter. Jacuzzis and hammocks are sprinkled around the property for relaxing, and guests can enjoy water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing. Other outdoor activities include beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, football or a round of golf at Playa Mujeres Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman. The on-site Miile Spa is surrounded by water and has spa suites and private steam rooms as well as a full-service beauty salon and a 3,500-square-foot gym. Business meetings, weddings and special events can be held in fully equipped meeting rooms and reception areas spread over 17,000 square feet in the resort.