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JW Marriott vs Zoëtry

JW Marriott and Zoëtry, 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 · Zoëtry ranking · How we score

By the numbers

JW MarriottZoëtry
Resorts in our catalog11
Average guest rating—★ 4.6
Guest reviews analyzed—1,483
Nightly rates$800+$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resortsNone — all-agesNone — all-ages
Five-star resorts1 of 11 of 1
WhereCosta RicaDominican Republic
Overall score8.7/108.8/10
Beach score8.5/108.8/10
Food score8.8/108.3/10
Service score8.6/108.8/10
Rooms score8.9/108.5/10
Pools score9.3/108.4/10
Value score7.6/107.4/10
Romance score8.6/109.0/10
Nightlife score6.8/105.2/10
Wellness score9.1/108.6/10

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 Zoëtry

  1. 1.Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana — Punta Cana, Dominican Republic · ★ 4.6
Full Zoëtry ranking

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

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