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Excellence vs W Hotels / Marriott

Excellence and W Hotels / Marriott, 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 W Hotels / Marriott
ExcellenceMeasureW Hotels / Marriott
7Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.9 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.2
129,827Guest reviews analyzed325
$152–$342/night ppNightly rates$261–$279/night pp
6 of 7Adults-only resortsAll adults-only
7 of 7Five-star resorts1 of 1
Dominican Republic, Jamaica, MexicoWhereDominican Republic
8.8/10 (better)Overall score8.0/10
8.5/10 (better)Beach score7.6/10
8.3/10 (better)Food score7.6/10
8.7/10 (better)Service score7.3/10
8.7/10Rooms score9.0/10 (better)
8.8/10 (better)Pools score8.8/10
8.3/10 (better)Value score7.0/10
7.3/10Nightlife score8.6/10 (better)
8.5/10 (better)Wellness score8.4/10

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

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