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Barceló vs Zel by Melia

Barceló and Zel by Melia, 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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By the numbers

BarcelóZel by Melia
10Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.6Average guest rating★ 4.7
218,614Guest reviews analyzed4,869
$72–$302/night ppNightly rates
2 of 10Adults-only resortsNone — all-ages
8 of 10Five-star resorts1 of 1
Aruba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Morocco, SpainWhereDominican Republic
8.4/10Overall score8.5/10
7.9/10Food score8.4/10
8.1/10Rooms score9.0/10
8.7/10Pools score8.5/10
8.1/10Value score7.8/10
8.2/10Wellness score8.7/10

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

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