Elite Island Resorts vs RIU

Elite Island Resorts 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.

Elite Island Resorts ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

	Elite Island Resorts	RIU
Resorts in our catalog	1	4
Average guest rating	★ 4.3	★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed	805	17,489
Nightly rates	—	Under $300–$500/night
Adults-only resorts	All adults-only	1 of 4
Five-star resorts	0 of 1	4 of 4
Where	Barbados	Aruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score	7.9/10	8.2/10
Beach score	8.2/10	8.7/10
Food score	7.6/10	7.8/10
Service score	8.0/10	8.3/10
Rooms score	7.3/10	7.9/10
Pools score	7.8/10	8.4/10
Value score	7.8/10	7.9/10
Romance score	8.0/10	8.2/10
Nightlife score	7.5/10	8.0/10
Wellness score	7.6/10	7.7/10

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

The properties to shortlist

Best of Elite Island Resorts

1.The Club Barbados Resort & Spa — · ★ 4.3

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Best of RIU

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Want it property-level? Put The Club Barbados Resort & Spa and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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