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Grand Velas vs RIU

Grand Velas 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.

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Grand Velas compared with RIU
Grand VelasMeasureRIU
1Resorts in our catalog19
★ 4.8 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.3
4,173Guest reviews analyzed98,998
–Nightly rates$91–$335/night pp
None (all-ages)Adults-only resorts5 of 19
1 of 1 (better)Five-star resorts14 of 19
MexicoWhereAruba, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania
9.3/10 (better)Overall score8.3/10
8.7/10 (better)Beach score8.3/10
9.5/10 (better)Food score7.9/10
9.4/10 (better)Service score8.3/10
9.2/10 (better)Rooms score8.1/10
9.1/10 (better)Pools score8.6/10
7.9/10Value score8.1/10 (better)
9.1/10 (better)Romance score8.3/10
9.4/10 (better)Family score8.4/10
6.7/10Nightlife score8.0/10 (better)
9.4/10 (better)Wellness score7.9/10

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

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