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Resort chains · Head-to-head

RIU vs Sheraton

RIU and Sheraton, 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 · Sheraton ranking · How we score

By the numbers

RIUSheraton
Resorts in our catalog52
Average guest rating★ 4.4★ 4.5
Guest reviews analyzed22,4024,068
Nightly ratesUnder $300–$500/night
Adults-only resorts1 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts5 of 52 of 2
WhereAruba, Costa Rica, MaldivesFiji, Maldives
Overall score8.2/108.6/10
Beach score8.7/107.6/10
Food score7.8/108.1/10
Service score8.2/108.6/10
Rooms score7.9/108.4/10
Pools score8.4/108.8/10
Value score7.9/108.0/10
Family score8.2/108.6/10

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 Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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