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&Beyond vs Excellence

&Beyond and Excellence, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog. Real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

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&Beyond compared with Excellence
&BeyondMeasureExcellence
2Resorts in our catalog5
★ 4.8Average guest rating★ 4.9 (better)
231Guest reviews analyzed106,080
–Nightly rates$152–$280/night pp
None (all-ages)Adults-only resorts4 of 5
2 of 2Five-star resorts5 of 5
Mozambique, NamibiaWhereDominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico
9.3/10 (better)Overall score8.9/10
9.5/10 (better)Beach score8.5/10
9.0/10 (better)Food score8.4/10
9.5/10 (better)Service score8.8/10
9.7/10 (better)Rooms score8.7/10
8.2/10Value score8.4/10 (better)
9.4/10 (better)Romance score9.0/10
8.8/10 (better)Wellness score8.6/10

Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog. Individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.

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Want it property-level? Put &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge and Excellence Playa Mujeres head-to-head, or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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