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JW Marriott vs Sandals

JW Marriott and Sandals, 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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JW Marriott compared with Sandals
JW MarriottMeasureSandals
1Resorts in our catalog13
–Average guest rating★ 4.5
–Guest reviews analyzed34,565
From $289/night ppNightly rates$258–$459/night pp
None (all-ages)Adults-only resortsAll adults-only
1 of 1Five-star resorts13 of 13
Costa RicaWhereAntigua, Barbados, Curaçao, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Lucia
8.7/10 (better)Overall score8.5/10
8.5/10 (better)Beach score8.5/10
8.8/10 (better)Food score8.4/10
8.6/10 (better)Service score8.3/10
8.9/10 (better)Rooms score8.3/10
9.3/10 (better)Pools score8.7/10
7.6/10Value score7.9/10 (better)
8.6/10Romance score9.1/10 (better)
6.8/10Nightlife score8.0/10 (better)
9.1/10 (better)Wellness score8.3/10

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

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