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Fairmont vs Meliá

Fairmont MayakobaFairmont1 resort · ★ 4.7 average
A thatched-roof bungalow with lounge chairs on a wooden deck overlooking tropical gardens and palm trees at Meliá Zanzibar.Meliá4 resorts · ★ 4.6 average

Fairmont 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

FairmontMeliá
1Resorts in our catalog4
★ 4.7Average guest rating★ 4.6
3,878Guest reviews analyzed40,312
–Nightly rates$108–$118/night pp
None (all-ages)Adults-only resorts1 of 4
1 of 1Five-star resorts2 of 4
MexicoWhereDominican Republic, Mexico, Spain, Tanzania
9.0/10Overall score8.3/10
8.4/10Beach score8.5/10
8.9/10Food score7.8/10
9.1/10Service score8.4/10
9.0/10Rooms score8.2/10
9.1/10Pools score8.6/10
7.8/10Value score7.9/10
8.8/10Romance score9.1/10
9.0/10Family score8.5/10
8.8/10Wellness 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 Fairmont

  1. Fairmont MayakobaFairmont Mayakobanull · ★ 4.7
Full Fairmont 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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