MIA Reef vs RIU

MIA Reef and RIU, 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.

MIA Reef ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

	MIA Reef	RIU
Resorts in our catalog	1	5
Average guest rating	★ 4.6	★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed	8,330	22,402
Nightly rates	—	Under $300–$500/night
Adults-only resorts	None — all-ages	1 of 5
Five-star resorts	0 of 1	5 of 5
Where	Mexico	Aruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score	7.8/10	8.2/10
Beach score	9.2/10	8.7/10
Food score	6.9/10	7.8/10
Service score	7.8/10	8.2/10
Rooms score	7.1/10	7.9/10
Value score	7.0/10	7.9/10
Family score	8.1/10	8.2/10

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 MIA Reef

1.MIA Reef Isla Mujeres — · ★ 4.6

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Best of RIU

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Want it property-level? Put MIA Reef Isla Mujeres and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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