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Excellence vs LUX Resorts & Hotels

Excellence and LUX Resorts & Hotels, 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 LUX Resorts & Hotels
ExcellenceMeasureLUX Resorts & Hotels
6Resorts in our catalog2
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.7
108,148Guest reviews analyzed5,735
$152–$342/night ppNightly rates$161–$264/night pp
5 of 6Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
6 of 6Five-star resorts2 of 2
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWhereMauritius
8.8/10Overall score9.0/10 (better)
8.5/10Beach score9.1/10 (better)
8.3/10Food score9.0/10 (better)
8.8/10Service score9.2/10 (better)
9.3/10 (better)Family score8.8/10

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

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