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Barceló vs Excellence

Barceló 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.

Barceló ranking · Excellence ranking · How we score

By the numbers

BarcelóExcellence
Resorts in our catalog53
Average guest rating★ 4.6★ 4.9
Guest reviews analyzed127,31858,806
Nightly rates$300–$800/night$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resorts2 of 5All adults-only
Five-star resorts4 of 53 of 3
WhereAruba, Dominican Republic, MexicoDominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico
Overall score8.3/109.0/10
Beach score8.9/108.5/10
Food score7.7/108.5/10
Service score7.8/108.9/10
Rooms score7.9/108.8/10
Pools score8.6/109.0/10
Value score7.9/108.4/10
Romance score8.5/109.2/10
Nightlife score8.1/107.4/10
Wellness score8.2/108.8/10

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

The properties to shortlist

Want it property-level? Put Barceló Maya Riviera - All Inclusive Adults Only and Excellence Playa Mujeres head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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