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Excellence vs Grand Velas

Excellence 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.

Excellence ranking · Grand Velas ranking · How we score

By the numbers

ExcellenceGrand Velas
Resorts in our catalog31
Average guest rating★ 4.9★ 4.8
Guest reviews analyzed58,8064,162
Nightly rates$500–$800+/night$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resortsAll adults-onlyNone — all-ages
Five-star resorts3 of 31 of 1
WhereDominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoMexico
Overall score9.0/109.3/10
Beach score8.5/108.7/10
Food score8.5/109.5/10
Service score8.9/109.4/10
Rooms score8.8/109.2/10
Pools score9.0/109.1/10
Value score8.4/107.9/10
Romance score9.2/109.1/10
Nightlife score7.4/106.7/10
Wellness score8.8/109.4/10

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 Excellence

  1. 1.Excellence Playa Mujeres — Playa Mujeres, Mexico · ★ 4.9
  2. 2.Excellence Oyster Bay — · ★ 4.9
  3. 3.Excellence Punta Cana — · ★ 4.9
Full Excellence ranking

Best of Grand Velas

  1. 1.Grand Velas Riviera Maya — Playa del Carmen, Mexico · ★ 4.8
Full Grand Velas ranking

Want it property-level? Put Excellence Playa Mujeres and Grand Velas Riviera Maya head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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