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Four Seasons vs RIU

Four Seasons and RIU, 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.

Four Seasons ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Four SeasonsRIU
Resorts in our catalog25
Average guest rating★ 4.7★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed4,09722,402
Nightly rates$300–$800+/nightUnder $300–$500/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-ages1 of 5
Five-star resorts2 of 25 of 5
WhereEgypt, French PolynesiaAruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score9.2/108.2/10
Beach score9.3/108.7/10
Food score8.4/107.8/10
Service score9.2/108.2/10
Rooms score9.1/107.9/10
Romance score9.6/108.2/10
Family score8.8/108.2/10

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

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