Resort chains · Head-to-head
Paradise & Wilderness vs RIU
Paradise & Wilderness and RIU, side by side: every number below is a chain average. Real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.
By the numbers
| Paradise & Wilderness | Measure | RIU |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resorts listed | 25 |
| ★ 4.9 (better) | Average guest rating | ★ 4.4 |
| 924 | Guest reviews analyzed | 126,727 |
| $141–$222/night pp | Nightly rates | $78–$436/night pp |
| None (all-ages) | Adults-only resorts | 7 of 25 |
| 1 of 1 (better) | Five-star resorts | 20 of 25 |
| Tanzania | Where | Aruba, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania |
| 8.6/10 (better) | Overall score | 8.3/10 |
| 8.3/10 | Beach score | 8.4/10 (better) |
| 8.0/10 (better) | Food score | 7.9/10 |
| 8.8/10 (better) | Service score | 8.2/10 |
| 8.8/10 (better) | Rooms score | 8.0/10 |
| 8.2/10 | Pools score | 8.5/10 (better) |
| 8.1/10 | Value score | 8.1/10 |
| 8.5/10 (better) | Romance score | 8.0/10 |
| 8.0/10 | Family score | 8.4/10 (better) |
| 8.4/10 (better) | Wellness score | 7.8/10 |
Chain averages, rounded to one decimal. A row is called only when the rounded figures differ, and the tally below counts those rows. Individual properties vary, so open each ranking before you book.
Who is counted: RIU: 25 resorts listed, 1 not open now, 25 with an overall score. Averages use the resorts that have each figure. Chain rankings list only open, scored resorts, so their counts can be smaller.
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