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JW Marriott vs Paradisus

JW Marriott and Paradisus, 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.

JW Marriott ranking · Paradisus ranking · How we score

By the numbers

JW MarriottParadisus
Resorts in our catalog11
Average guest rating—★ 4.8
Guest reviews analyzed—8,310
Nightly rates$800+—
Adults-only resortsNone — all-agesNone — all-ages
Five-star resorts1 of 11 of 1
WhereCosta RicaDominican Republic
Overall score8.7/108.5/10
Beach score8.5/107.8/10
Food score8.8/108.4/10
Service score8.6/108.0/10
Rooms score8.9/109.0/10
Pools score9.3/109.0/10
Value score7.6/108.2/10
Romance score8.6/107.8/10
Family score8.7/109.3/10
Nightlife score6.8/107.0/10
Wellness score9.1/108.5/10

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 JW Marriott

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

Best of Paradisus

  1. 1.Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites — · ★ 4.8
Full Paradisus ranking

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

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