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Excellence vs Pestana Hotels & Resorts

Excellence and Pestana Hotels & Resorts, 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 Pestana Hotels & Resorts
ExcellenceMeasurePestana Hotels & Resorts
6Resorts in our catalog2
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.5
105,440Guest reviews analyzed9,131
$182–$398/night ppNightly rates$126–$208/night pp
All adults-onlyAdults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
6 of 6Five-star resorts2 of 2
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWherePortugal
8.8/10 (better)Overall score8.4/10
8.4/10Beach score8.7/10 (better)
8.4/10 (better)Food score7.8/10
8.8/10 (better)Service score8.3/10
8.8/10 (better)Rooms score8.1/10
8.9/10 (better)Pools score8.7/10
8.3/10 (better)Value score8.3/10
8.5/10 (better)Wellness score8.0/10

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