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Barceló vs Sandals

Barceló and Sandals, 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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Barceló compared with Sandals
BarcelóMeasureSandals
17Resorts in our catalog13
★ 4.6 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.5
326,727Guest reviews analyzed34,565
$71–$302/night ppNightly rates$258–$459/night pp
3 of 17Adults-only resortsAll adults-only
12 of 17Five-star resorts13 of 13 (better)
Aruba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Morocco, SpainWhereAntigua, Barbados, Curaçao, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia
8.2/10Overall score8.5/10 (better)
8.4/10Beach score8.5/10 (better)
7.7/10Food score8.4/10 (better)
8.0/10Service score8.3/10 (better)
7.9/10Rooms score8.3/10 (better)
8.5/10Pools score8.7/10 (better)
8.0/10 (better)Value score7.9/10
8.4/10Romance score9.1/10 (better)
8.0/10Nightlife score8.0/10 (better)
8.1/10Wellness score8.3/10 (better)

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

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