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Sandals vs Zel by Melia

Aerial view of Sandals Dunn's River along a curved beach with turquoise water, pier, and green hills.Sandals5 resorts · ★ 4.4 average
Zel Punta Cana, All Suites - All InclusiveZel by Melia1 resort · ★ 4.7 average

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SandalsZel by Melia
5Resorts in our catalog1
★ 4.4Average guest rating★ 4.7
11,898Guest reviews analyzed4,869
$258–$459/night ppNightly rates—
All adults-onlyAdults-only resortsNone — all-ages
5 of 5Five-star resorts1 of 1
Barbados, Jamaica, St. LuciaWhereDominican Republic
8.4/10Overall score8.5/10
8.3/10Food score8.4/10
8.8/10Rooms score9.0/10
8.9/10Pools score8.5/10
7.5/10Value score7.8/10
8.2/10Wellness score8.7/10

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Best of Sandals

  1. Aerial view of Sandals Dunn's River along a curved beach with turquoise water, pier, and green hills.Sandals Dunn's Rivernull · ★ 4.8
  2. A white sailboat and a paddler on turquoise water under blue sky at Sandals Barbados.Sandals Barbadosnull · ★ 4.2
  3. Sandals Grande St. LucianSandals Grande St. Luciannull · ★ 4.5
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Best of Zel by Melia

  1. Zel Punta Cana, All Suites - All InclusiveZel Punta Cana, All Suites - All Inclusivenull · ★ 4.7
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