Barata Hotels vs RIU

Barata Hotels and RIU, 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.

Barata Hotels ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Barata Hotels	vs	RIU
2	Resorts in our catalog	5
★ 3.9	Average guest rating	★ 4.4
7,512	Guest reviews analyzed	22,452
$65–$159/night pp	Nightly rates	$272–$335/night pp
None — all-ages	Adults-only resorts	1 of 5
2 of 2	Five-star resorts	5 of 5
Portugal	Where	Aruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
7.0/10	Overall score	8.2/10
8.4/10	Beach score	8.7/10
6.8/10	Food score	7.8/10
6.8/10	Service score	8.2/10
6.1/10	Rooms score	7.9/10
7.2/10	Pools score	8.4/10
7.6/10	Value score	7.9/10
7.3/10	Family score	8.2/10
7.6/10	Nightlife score	8.1/10

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

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