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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
Five-Star·★ 4.8
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
9.4
9.0
Beach
9.3
8.2
Food
9.3
9.3
Service
9.6
9.1
Rooms
9.5
9.0
Luxury
9.6
9.2
Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
9.6
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.4
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.9 (8,068)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
35 min

All Scores

9.3
Beach
8.2
9.3
Food
9.3
9.6
Service
9.1
9.5
Rooms
9.0
9.3
Pools
8.8
9.6
Luxury
9.2
7.8
Value
7.8
8.8
Family
–
9.6
Romance
9.2
9.7
Quiet
8.6
–
Wellness
8.8
8.4
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
–

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes

Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 20 min from PLS

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from CUN

Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
  • Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
  • Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.

Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

  • Excellent food reputation.
  • Adults-only luxury positioning.
  • Strong butler and concierge product.
  • Access to a wider Iberostar Paraíso complex.

Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive

  • Extremely expensive.
  • Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
  • Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.

Cons · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

  • Beach swimming can be less reliable than at the best Riviera Maya beaches.
  • Seasonal sargassum affects the coastline.
  • Quiet luxury rather than party energy.
  • Some service failures appear in recent negative reviews.
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