Scores at a Glance
Beaches Turks & CaicosJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
8.6
9.1
Beach
9.2
8.4
Food
8.4
8.6
Service
8.8
9.3
Rooms
8.6
8.9
Luxury
8.0
9.0
Value
7.8
8.5
Romance
7.4
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.4 (5,089) | Google Rating | 4.9 (8,302) (better) |
| From $379 | Price / Night (pp) | From $234 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Grand | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min |
All Scores
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Beach | 8.4 |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Service | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.6 | Rooms | 8.9 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 8.0 | Luxury | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.5 (better) |
| 9.4 | Family | – |
| 7.4 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.3 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.1 | Adventure | – |
| 7.9 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 6.8 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 16 measures we call, Beaches Turks & Caicos leads on 3 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 13.
Vibes
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Beaches Turks & Caicos | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| – | Spa | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Grace Bay Beach
- Waterpark with surf simulator
- 5 resort villages
- 21 restaurants
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Pros · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Strong Grace Bay beachfront setting with calm, clear water.
- Extensive family infrastructure, including kids camp, Sesame Street programming, teen spaces, waterpark, lazy river, and many pools.
- Large dining footprint with many included restaurants and casual options.
- Complimentary airport transfers from Providenciales International Airport.
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Service
- Complex access
Cons · Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Large resort footprint can feel busy and less intimate.
- Value sentiment is weaker than beach, service, and room sentiment.
- Not a strong fit for adults seeking a quiet or adults-only resort.
- Off-resort dining and shopping are not comfortably walkable from the property.
Cons · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Walking distances
- Sargassum
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