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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.

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RIU compared with Vista Sol Hotels
RIUMeasureVista Sol Hotels
19Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.3 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.1
98,998Guest reviews analyzed7,478
$91–$335/night ppNightly rates$70–$72/night pp
5 of 19Adults-only resortsNone (all-ages)
14 of 19 (better)Five-star resorts0 of 1
Aruba, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Sri Lanka, TanzaniaWhereDominican Republic
8.3/10 (better)Overall score7.8/10
8.3/10Beach score8.5/10 (better)
7.9/10 (better)Food score6.8/10
8.3/10 (better)Service score7.3/10
8.1/10 (better)Rooms score6.9/10
8.6/10 (better)Pools score8.2/10
8.1/10Value score8.3/10 (better)
8.3/10 (better)Romance score7.3/10
8.4/10 (better)Family score8.3/10
8.0/10Nightlife score8.0/10
7.9/10 (better)Wellness score7.4/10

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

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