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RIU vs W Hotels / Marriott

RIU and W Hotels / Marriott, 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.

By the numbers

RIU compared with W Hotels / Marriott
RIUMeasureW Hotels / Marriott
19Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.4 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.2
105,064Guest reviews analyzed325
$91–$335/night ppNightly rates$261–$279/night pp
5 of 19Adults-only resortsAll adults-only
14 of 19Five-star resorts1 of 1 (better)
Aruba, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Sri Lanka, TanzaniaWhereDominican Republic
8.3/10 (better)Overall score8.0/10
8.4/10 (better)Beach score7.6/10
7.9/10 (better)Food score7.6/10
8.3/10 (better)Service score7.3/10
8.0/10Rooms score9.0/10 (better)
8.5/10Pools score8.8/10 (better)
8.1/10 (better)Value score7.0/10
8.0/10Nightlife score8.6/10 (better)
7.8/10Wellness score8.4/10 (better)

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

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