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Barceló vs Waterman

Barceló and Waterman, 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 · Waterman ranking · How we score

By the numbers

BarcelóWaterman
Resorts in our catalog51
Average guest rating★ 4.6★ 4.3
Guest reviews analyzed127,3181,234
Nightly rates$300–$800/night
Adults-only resorts2 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts4 of 50 of 1
WhereAruba, Dominican Republic, MexicoCroatia
Overall score8.3/108.2/10
Beach score8.9/108.0/10
Food score7.7/106.9/10
Pools score8.6/108.5/10
Value score7.9/107.8/10
Family score8.7/108.3/10

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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