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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
7Resorts in our catalog2
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.5
129,827Guest reviews analyzed8,672
$152–$342/night ppNightly rates$108–$148/night pp
6 of 7Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
7 of 7Five-star resorts2 of 2
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWherePortugal
8.8/10 (better)Overall score8.4/10
8.5/10Beach score8.7/10 (better)
8.3/10 (better)Food score7.8/10
8.7/10 (better)Service score8.3/10
8.7/10 (better)Rooms score8.1/10
8.8/10 (better)Pools score8.7/10
8.3/10 (better)Value score8.3/10
9.3/10 (better)Family score8.6/10
8.5/10 (better)Wellness score8.0/10

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

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Want it property-level? Put Excellence Playa Mujeres and Pestana Blue Alvor Beach head-to-head, or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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