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Barceló vs Shangri-La

Barceló and Shangri-La, 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 Shangri-La
BarcelóMeasureShangri-La
17Resorts in our catalog2
★ 4.6 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.6
326,727Guest reviews analyzed8,614
$71–$302/night ppNightly rates$170–$180/night pp
3 of 17Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
12 of 17Five-star resorts2 of 2 (better)
Aruba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Morocco, SpainWhereFiji, Philippines
8.2/10Overall score8.8/10 (better)
8.4/10Beach score8.9/10 (better)
7.7/10Food score8.2/10 (better)
8.0/10Service score8.7/10 (better)
7.9/10Rooms score8.3/10 (better)
8.5/10Pools score8.8/10 (better)
8.0/10 (better)Value score7.7/10
8.4/10Romance score9.2/10 (better)
8.6/10Family score9.1/10 (better)
8.0/10 (better)Nightlife score7.2/10
8.1/10Wellness score9.3/10 (better)

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