RIU vs Secrets

RIU and Secrets, 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 · Secrets ranking · How we score

By the numbers

	RIU	Secrets
Resorts in our catalog	5	4
Average guest rating	★ 4.4	★ 4.4
Guest reviews analyzed	22,402	7,823
Nightly rates	Under $300–$500/night	$500–$800+/night
Adults-only resorts	1 of 5	All adults-only
Five-star resorts	5 of 5	4 of 4
Where	Aruba, Costa Rica, Maldives	Aruba, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic
Overall score	8.2/10	8.8/10
Beach score	8.7/10	8.9/10
Food score	7.8/10	8.4/10
Service score	8.2/10	8.6/10
Rooms score	7.9/10	8.7/10
Pools score	8.4/10	8.9/10
Value score	7.9/10	8.1/10
Romance score	8.2/10	9.1/10
Nightlife score	8.1/10	8.1/10
Wellness score	7.7/10	8.8/10

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 RIU

Full RIU ranking

Best of Secrets

Full Secrets ranking

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