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Dreams vs Excellence

Dreams and Excellence, 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

Dreams compared with Excellence
DreamsMeasureExcellence
5Resorts in our catalog6
★ 4.3Average guest rating★ 4.9 (better)
16,166Guest reviews analyzed108,148
$78–$173/night ppNightly rates$152–$342/night pp
None (all-ages)Adults-only resorts5 of 6
5 of 5Five-star resorts6 of 6
Dominican Republic, MexicoWhereDominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico
8.1/10Overall score8.8/10 (better)
7.3/10Beach score8.5/10 (better)
7.6/10Food score8.3/10 (better)
7.9/10Service score8.8/10 (better)
8.4/10Rooms score8.7/10 (better)
8.6/10Pools score8.9/10 (better)
7.5/10Value score8.3/10 (better)
7.9/10Romance score9.1/10 (better)
8.7/10Family score9.3/10 (better)
7.6/10 (better)Nightlife score7.3/10
8.2/10Wellness score8.5/10 (better)

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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