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RIU vs Royalton

RIU and Royalton, 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.

RIU ranking · Royalton ranking · How we score

By the numbers

RIURoyalton
Resorts in our catalog52
Average guest rating★ 4.4★ 3.8
Guest reviews analyzed22,4024,958
Nightly ratesUnder $300–$500/night$300–$800/night
Adults-only resorts1 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts5 of 52 of 2
WhereAruba, Costa Rica, MaldivesAntigua, St. Lucia
Overall score8.2/107.6/10
Beach score8.7/108.3/10
Food score7.8/106.9/10
Service score8.2/106.6/10
Rooms score7.9/107.1/10
Pools score8.4/108.1/10
Value score7.9/106.7/10
Romance score8.2/107.5/10
Family score8.2/108.2/10
Nightlife score8.1/106.8/10
Wellness score7.7/107.7/10

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 Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas and Royalton Saint Lucia, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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