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Explora vs Meliá

Explora1 resort · ★ 4.6 average
A thatched-roof bungalow with lounge chairs on a wooden deck overlooking tropical gardens and palm trees at Meliá Zanzibar.Meliá5 resorts · ★ 4.6 average

Explora and Meliá, 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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By the numbers

ExploraMeliá
1Resorts in our catalog5
★ 4.6Average guest rating★ 4.6
340Guest reviews analyzed56,617
–Nightly rates$108–$118/night pp
None (all-ages)Adults-only resorts1 of 5
1 of 1Five-star resorts2 of 5
ChileWhereDominican Republic, Mexico, Spain, Tanzania
9.0/10Overall score8.2/10
8.2/10Food score7.7/10
9.1/10Service score8.3/10
8.4/10Rooms score7.9/10
8.6/10Pools score8.4/10
7.8/10Value score7.9/10
8.7/10Wellness score8.9/10

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

The properties to shortlist

Best of Explora

  1. Explora Atacamanull · ★ 4.6
Full Explora ranking

Best of Meliá

  1. A thatched-roof bungalow with lounge chairs on a wooden deck overlooking tropical gardens and palm trees at Meliá Zanzibar.Meliá Zanzibarnull · ★ 4.7
  2. Rooftop bar with white high-top tables, lit lanterns, and palm trees against a sunset sky.Meliá Punta Cana Beach Wellness Inclusive - Adults onlynull · ★ 4.8
  3. Large resort pool with blue water, guests swimming, thatched-roof palapas, palm trees, and white multi-story building under clear sky.Meliá Cozumel - All Inclusivenull · ★ 4.4
Full Meliá ranking

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