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Beaches vs Grand Velas

Beaches and Grand Velas, 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.

Beaches ranking · Grand Velas ranking · How we score

By the numbers

BeachesGrand Velas
Resorts in our catalog11
Average guest rating★ 4.4★ 4.8
Guest reviews analyzed4,7694,162
Nightly rates$500–$800+/night$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-agesNone — all-ages
Five-star resorts1 of 11 of 1
WhereTurks & CaicosMexico
Overall score8.5/109.3/10
Beach score9.6/108.7/10
Food score7.4/109.5/10
Service score7.7/109.4/10
Rooms score7.8/109.2/10
Pools score9.2/109.1/10
Value score7.1/107.9/10
Romance score7.4/109.1/10
Family score9.7/109.4/10
Nightlife score7.3/106.7/10
Wellness score7.9/109.4/10

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

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