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Dreams vs RIU

Dreams and RIU, 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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Dreams compared with RIU
DreamsMeasureRIU
5Resorts in our catalog19
★ 4.3Average guest rating★ 4.3 (better)
16,166Guest reviews analyzed98,998
$78–$173/night ppNightly rates$91–$335/night pp
None (all-ages)Adults-only resorts5 of 19
5 of 5 (better)Five-star resorts14 of 19
Dominican Republic, MexicoWhereAruba, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
8.1/10Overall score8.3/10 (better)
7.3/10Beach score8.3/10 (better)
7.6/10Food score7.9/10 (better)
7.9/10Service score8.3/10 (better)
8.4/10 (better)Rooms score8.1/10
8.6/10 (better)Pools score8.6/10
7.5/10Value score8.1/10 (better)
7.9/10Romance score8.3/10 (better)
8.7/10 (better)Family score8.4/10
7.6/10Nightlife score8.0/10 (better)
8.2/10 (better)Wellness score7.9/10

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

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