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Excellence vs Holiday Inn Resort

Excellence and Holiday Inn Resort, 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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Excellence compared with Holiday Inn Resort
ExcellenceMeasureHoliday Inn Resort
5Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.1
106,080Guest reviews analyzed4,526
$152–$280/night ppNightly rates$147–$153/night pp
4 of 5Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
5 of 5Five-star resorts0 of 1
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWhereAruba
8.9/10 (better)Overall score7.6/10
8.5/10Beach score9.0/10 (better)
8.4/10 (better)Food score6.9/10
8.8/10 (better)Service score7.2/10
8.7/10 (better)Rooms score6.9/10
8.9/10 (better)Pools score7.8/10
8.4/10 (better)Value score8.0/10
9.0/10 (better)Romance score7.5/10
9.3/10 (better)Family score8.0/10
7.4/10Nightlife score8.4/10 (better)

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

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