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Barceló vs Vista Sol Hotels

Barceló and Vista Sol Hotels, 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 · Vista Sol Hotels ranking · How we score

By the numbers

BarcelóVista Sol Hotels
Resorts in our catalog51
Average guest rating★ 4.6★ 4.1
Guest reviews analyzed127,3187,380
Nightly rates$300–$800/night
Adults-only resorts2 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts4 of 50 of 1
WhereAruba, Dominican Republic, MexicoDominican Republic
Overall score8.3/107.8/10
Beach score8.9/108.5/10
Food score7.7/106.8/10
Service score7.8/107.3/10
Rooms score7.9/106.9/10
Pools score8.6/108.2/10
Value score7.9/108.3/10
Romance score8.5/107.3/10
Family score8.7/108.3/10
Nightlife score8.1/108.0/10
Wellness score8.2/107.4/10

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 Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach Resort & Spa head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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