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Iberostar vs Live Aqua

Iberostar and Live Aqua, 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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Iberostar compared with Live Aqua
IberostarMeasureLive Aqua
19Resorts in our catalog2
★ 4.8 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.5
150,948Guest reviews analyzed7,531
$72–$347/night ppNightly rates$168–$177/night pp
4 of 19Adults-only resortsAll adults-only
13 of 19Five-star resorts2 of 2 (better)
Aruba, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Portugal, SpainWhereDominican Republic, Mexico
8.7/10Overall score8.9/10 (better)
8.7/10 (better)Beach score8.6/10
8.4/10Food score8.6/10 (better)
8.7/10Service score8.8/10 (better)
8.4/10Rooms score8.8/10 (better)
8.7/10Pools score9.1/10 (better)
8.1/10Value score8.2/10 (better)
8.8/10Romance score8.9/10 (better)
7.7/10 (better)Nightlife score7.3/10
8.3/10Wellness score8.6/10 (better)

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

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