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Excellence vs Grand Palladium

Excellence and Grand Palladium, 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 Grand Palladium
ExcellenceMeasureGrand Palladium
6Resorts in our catalog6
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.7
108,148Guest reviews analyzed151,943
$152–$342/night ppNightly rates$104–$187/night pp
5 of 6Adults-only resorts1 of 6
6 of 6Five-star resorts6 of 6
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWhereBrazil, Dominican Republic, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico
8.8/10 (better)Overall score8.3/10
8.5/10 (better)Beach score7.9/10
8.3/10 (better)Food score7.9/10
8.8/10 (better)Service score8.1/10
8.7/10 (better)Rooms score8.1/10
8.9/10 (better)Pools score8.6/10
8.3/10 (better)Value score8.0/10
9.1/10 (better)Romance score8.8/10
9.3/10 (better)Family score8.8/10
7.3/10Nightlife score7.7/10 (better)
8.5/10 (better)Wellness score8.3/10

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

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