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Autograph Collection vs Barceló

Autograph Collection and Barceló, 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.

Autograph Collection ranking · Barceló ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Autograph CollectionBarceló
Resorts in our catalog15
Average guest rating★ 4.4★ 4.6
Guest reviews analyzed528127,318
Nightly rates—$300–$800/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-ages2 of 5
Five-star resorts0 of 14 of 5
WhereBarbadosAruba, Dominican Republic, Mexico
Overall score8.4/108.3/10
Beach score8.6/108.9/10
Food score8.1/107.7/10
Service score8.3/107.8/10
Rooms score8.0/107.9/10
Pools score7.6/108.6/10
Value score8.2/107.9/10
Romance score8.5/108.5/10
Family score7.6/108.7/10
Wellness score9.0/108.2/10

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

The properties to shortlist

Best of Autograph Collection

  1. 1.Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort — · ★ 4.4
Full Autograph Collection ranking

Best of Barceló

  1. 1.Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only — · ★ 4.9
  2. 2.Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults Only — · ★ 4.8
  3. 3.Barceló Bávaro Palace — · ★ 4.7
Full Barceló ranking

Want it property-level? Put Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort and Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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