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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.

Excellence ranking · LUX* Resorts & Hotels ranking · How we score

By the numbers

ExcellenceLUX* Resorts & Hotels
Resorts in our catalog31
Average guest rating★ 4.9★ 4.7
Guest reviews analyzed58,8062,282
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, MexicoMauritius
Overall score9.0/109.1/10
Beach score8.5/109.1/10
Food score8.5/109.0/10
Service score8.9/109.2/10

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 LUX* Resorts & Hotels

  1. 1.LUX* Belle Mare — Belle Mare, Mauritius · ★ 4.7
Full LUX* Resorts & Hotels ranking

Want it property-level? Put Excellence Playa Mujeres and LUX* Belle Mare head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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