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Barceló vs MIA Reef

Barceló and MIA Reef, 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 · MIA Reef ranking · How we score

By the numbers

BarcelóMIA Reef
Resorts in our catalog51
Average guest rating★ 4.6★ 4.6
Guest reviews analyzed127,3188,330
Nightly rates$300–$800/night
Adults-only resorts2 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts4 of 50 of 1
WhereAruba, Dominican Republic, MexicoMexico
Overall score8.3/107.8/10
Beach score8.9/109.2/10
Food score7.7/106.9/10
Service score7.8/107.8/10
Rooms score7.9/107.1/10
Value score7.9/107.0/10
Family score8.7/108.1/10

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

The properties to shortlist

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