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Bolongo Bay Beach ResortvsJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Four-Star·★ 4.4
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Bolongo Bay Beach ResortJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
8.1
9.1
Beach
7.9
8.4
Food
8.4
8.6
Service
8.8
9.3
Rooms
7.2
8.9
Luxury
·
9.0
Value
8.2
8.5
Romance
7.8
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Bolongo Bay Beach ResortMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
8.1Overall Score9.1 (better)
4-starStar Rating5-star (better)
4.4 (1,441)Google Rating4.9 (8,310) (better)
From $354Price / Night (pp)From $248 (better)
NoAdults OnlyYes
UnverifiedKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)20 minAirport Transfer40 min

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

Kids' club & childcare
No kids’ club listed
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Haiku (Teppanyaki tables), The Grand Cellar. Confirmed walk-in: Legado, L’Atelier, Venecia, Ember, Bella Vista. Haiku: Teppanyaki explicitly requires booking; confirm current arrangements for other seating. The Grand Cellar: Additional-charge wine experience; exact prices are unverified. Haiku requires a hotel reservation, with teppanyaki tables explicitly requiring booking. Legado, L’Atelier, Venecia, Ember and Bella Vista list no reservation requirement. The Grand Cellar wine experience costs extra and requires a reservation. Room service is available 24 hours. Guests may dine at participating venues across the Paraíso complex; confirm reservations and current hours in the Iberostar app.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Oceanfront Walkout Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 1 place to eat
  • 20 min from STT

Why choose it

  • Rare U.S. Virgin Islands all-inclusive option.
  • Small, friendly, family-owned atmosphere.
  • Strong food, staff and beach-bar sentiment.
  • All rooms are close to the ocean.

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive is plan-based rather than clearly the only default booking model.
  • Rooms and showers can feel dated.
  • No verified kids club, spa or large-resort amenity depth.

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from CUN

Why choose it

  • Service
  • Complex access

Keep in mind

  • Walking distances
  • Sargassum

All Scores

Bolongo Bay Beach ResortMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
7.9Beach8.4 (better)
8.4Food8.6 (better)
8.8Service9.3 (better)
7.2Rooms8.9 (better)
7.4Pools8.8 (better)
–Luxury9.0
8.2Value8.5 (better)
7.4Family–
7.8Romance9.2 (better)
7.2Nightlife–
8.0Quiet8.8 (better)
–Wellness8.7
–Remote work8.2

Of the 13 measures we call, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort leads on 1 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 12.

Vibes

Bolongo Bay Beach ResortMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesRomanceYes
YesLively–
YesQuiet–

Activities

Bolongo Bay Beach ResortMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesWater sportsYes
YesNightlife–
YesKids–
–SpaYes
–GolfYes
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