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Princess Hotels & Resorts vs RIU

Princess Hotels & Resorts 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.

Princess Hotels & Resorts ranking · RIU ranking · How we score

By the numbers

Princess Hotels & ResortsRIU
Resorts in our catalog15
Average guest rating★ 4.7★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed12,14322,402
Nightly ratesUnder $300–$500/night
Adults-only resortsAll adults-only1 of 5
Five-star resorts1 of 15 of 5
WhereDominican RepublicAruba, Costa Rica, Maldives
Overall score8.0/108.2/10
Beach score8.6/108.7/10
Food score7.0/107.8/10
Service score7.8/108.2/10
Rooms score7.1/107.9/10
Pools score8.1/108.4/10
Value score7.8/107.9/10
Romance score8.6/108.2/10
Nightlife score7.2/108.1/10

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

The properties to shortlist

Want it property-level? Put Punta Cana Princess and Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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