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Browns Hotels & Resorts vs Meliá
Browns Hotels & Resorts and Meliá, 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.
By the numbers
| Browns Hotels & Resorts | Measure | Meliá |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Resorts in our catalog | 5 |
| ★ 4.7 (better) | Average guest rating | ★ 4.6 |
| 21,071 | Guest reviews analyzed | 58,295 |
| $32–$43/night pp | Nightly rates | $90–$475/night pp |
| None (all-ages) | Adults-only resorts | 1 of 5 |
| 2 of 3 (better) | Five-star resorts | 2 of 5 |
| Sri Lanka | Where | Dominican Republic, Mexico, Spain, Tanzania |
| 7.9/10 | Overall score | 8.2/10 (better) |
| 7.9/10 | Beach score | 8.3/10 (better) |
| 7.8/10 (better) | Food score | 7.7/10 |
| 8.1/10 | Service score | 8.3/10 (better) |
| 7.3/10 | Rooms score | 7.9/10 (better) |
| 8.7/10 (better) | Pools score | 8.4/10 |
| 7.8/10 | Value score | 7.9/10 (better) |
| 7.6/10 | Romance score | 9.1/10 (better) |
| 8.2/10 | Family score | 8.5/10 (better) |
| 7.6/10 | Wellness score | 8.9/10 (better) |
Chain averages across the resorts in our catalog. Individual properties vary, so tap into each ranking before you book.
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