Sort every claim into one of three labels: stayed, researched or supplied. A page is honest when it tells you which label applies. A page that blurs them is asking for trust it has not earned.
This guide sits in our trust and enquiries topic, and it applies to our own pages as well.
What are the three labels?
Use these to read any resort comparison, including ours.
| Label | Where it comes from | How to treat it |
|---|---|---|
| Stayed | The writer slept there and noticed things | Strong for feel, noise, service. Check it is dated and specific |
| Researched | Official pages, maps, guest reviews, direct questions | Good for facts you can verify |
| Supplied | The resort, a tourism body or a supplier | Useful, but it is the seller describing the product |
None of the three is bad. The problem is a page that says “stayed” when it means “supplied”.
Why does it matter for honeymoons?
You spend a lot on a short trip you cannot repeat. A claim like “quiet at night” decides where you sleep after a long wedding week.
If it came from a brochure, it is a hope. If it came from a guest who stayed, it is evidence. You are entitled to know which.
How do we spot a stay that never happened?
Run these five checks:
- Does the page name something only a guest would notice?
- Does it include a negative, such as a slow lift or a thin wall?
- Is the date of the visit given?
- Do the photos look like the resort’s own marketing set?
- Are the adjectives the same as the resort’s website?
Three or more “no” answers suggest the writer relied on supplied material. See also how we evaluate resort privacy claims.
What should we do with a researched page?
Treat it as a map, not a verdict. Pick the three facts that matter to you, such as room size, meal plan and cancellation terms. Then confirm each on the resort’s official page or in a written reply.
Research pages are strongest on things written down somewhere. They are weakest on feelings.
Where do reviews and photos fit?
Guest reviews and photos are the best check on a supplied claim, but they can be faked or edited. Read how to spot fake honeymoon reviews and whether resort photos can be trusted before you lean on them.
Also check how a comparison site earns its income. Our explanation of how HoneymoonQuest earns shows what we disclose.
What should we do next?
- Pick the resort you are leaning toward.
- For each claim you care about, write stayed, researched or supplied beside it.
- Turn every supplied claim into a written question to the resort.
- Send us anything you cannot settle, and we will tell you what we could verify.