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Excellence vs Margaritaville

Excellence and Margaritaville, 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 Margaritaville
ExcellenceMeasureMargaritaville
7Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.4
129,827Guest reviews analyzed2,211
$152–$342/night ppNightly rates$88–$90/night pp
6 of 7Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
7 of 7 (better)Five-star resorts0 of 1
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWhereCosta Rica
8.8/10 (better)Overall score8.3/10
8.5/10Beach score8.7/10 (better)
8.3/10 (better)Food score7.6/10
8.7/10Service score8.8/10 (better)
8.7/10 (better)Rooms score7.8/10
8.8/10 (better)Pools score8.2/10
8.3/10 (better)Value score7.4/10
9.3/10 (better)Family score8.1/10
7.3/10 (better)Nightlife score5.0/10

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

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