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Excellence vs Paradise & Wilderness

Excellence and Paradise & Wilderness, side by side: every number below is a chain average. Real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

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Excellence compared with Paradise & Wilderness
ExcellenceMeasureParadise & Wilderness
6Resorts listed1
★ 4.9Average guest rating★ 4.9
106,066Guest reviews analyzed924
$182–$398/night ppNightly rates$141–$222/night pp
All adults-onlyAdults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
6 of 6Five-star resorts1 of 1
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWhereTanzania
8.8/10 (better)Overall score8.6/10
8.4/10 (better)Beach score8.3/10
8.4/10 (better)Food score8.0/10
8.8/10Service score8.8/10
8.8/10Rooms score8.8/10
8.9/10 (better)Pools score8.2/10
8.3/10 (better)Value score8.1/10
9.1/10 (better)Romance score8.5/10
8.5/10 (better)Wellness score8.4/10

Chain averages, rounded to one decimal. A row is called only when the rounded figures differ, and the tally below counts those rows. Individual properties vary, so open each ranking before you book.

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