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RIU vs Vista Sol Hotels

RIU and Vista Sol Hotels, 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 · Vista Sol Hotels ranking · How we score

By the numbers

RIUVista Sol Hotels
Resorts in our catalog51
Average guest rating★ 4.4★ 4.1
Guest reviews analyzed22,4027,380
Nightly ratesUnder $300–$500/night—
Adults-only resorts1 of 5None — all-ages
Five-star resorts5 of 50 of 1
WhereAruba, Costa Rica, MaldivesDominican Republic
Overall score8.2/107.8/10
Beach score8.7/108.5/10
Food score7.8/106.8/10
Service score8.2/107.3/10
Rooms score7.9/106.9/10
Pools score8.4/108.2/10
Value score7.9/108.3/10
Romance score8.2/107.3/10
Family score8.2/108.3/10
Nightlife score8.1/108.0/10
Wellness score7.7/107.4/10

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

  1. 1.Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas — · ★ 4.7
  2. 2.Hotel Riu Palace Aruba — · ★ 4.3
  3. 3.Riu Palace Aruba — Palm Beach, Aruba · ★ 4.3
Full RIU ranking

Best of Vista Sol Hotels

  1. 1.Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach Resort & Spa — · ★ 4.1
Full Vista Sol Hotels ranking

Want it property-level? Put Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas and Vista Sol Punta Cana Beach Resort & Spa head-to-head — or open any two resorts in our resort comparator.

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