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Iberostar vs JW Marriott

Iberostar and JW 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.

Iberostar ranking · JW Marriott ranking · How we score

By the numbers

IberostarJW Marriott
Resorts in our catalog21
Average guest rating★ 4.8—
Guest reviews analyzed18,192—
Nightly rates$300–$800/night$800+
Adults-only resortsNone — all-agesNone — all-ages
Five-star resorts2 of 21 of 1
WhereBrazil, SpainCosta Rica
Overall score8.6/108.7/10
Beach score8.4/108.5/10
Food score8.4/108.8/10
Service score8.6/108.6/10
Rooms score8.2/108.9/10
Pools score8.9/109.3/10
Value score8.0/107.6/10
Romance score8.1/108.6/10
Family score8.9/108.7/10
Nightlife score7.5/106.8/10
Wellness score8.7/109.1/10

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 Iberostar

  1. 1.Iberostar Selection Anthelia — Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain · ★ 4.8
  2. 2.Iberostar Selection Praia do Forte — · ★ 4.8
Full Iberostar ranking

Best of JW Marriott

  1. 1.JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive — Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Full JW Marriott ranking

Want it property-level? Put Iberostar Selection Anthelia and JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-Inclusive head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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