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Calabash HotelvsJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Calabash Hotel
Calabash Hotel
Five-Star·★ 4.8
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Calabash HotelJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
9.3
9.1
Beach
8.6
8.4
Food
9.5
8.6
Service
9.6
9.3
Rooms
9.4
8.9
Luxury
9.4
9.0
Value
8.2
8.5
Romance
9.5
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Calabash HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
(better)9.3Overall Score9.1
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.8 (355)Google Rating4.9 (8,310) (better)
From $555Price / Night (pp)From $248 (better)
NoAdults OnlyYes
UnverifiedKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)20 minAirport Transfer40 min

Calabash Hotel

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Westside Suite; Superior Deluxe Suite; Pool Suite; 1 more categories at this capacity. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Calabash Hotel

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

Calabash Hotel

Highlights

  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 20 min from GND

Why choose it

  • Exceptional service and food consensus.
  • Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
  • Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.

Keep in mind

  • All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
  • High price point.
  • Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.

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

Calabash HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
(better)8.6Beach8.4
(better)9.5Food8.6
(better)9.6Service9.3
(better)9.4Rooms8.9
8.3Pools8.8 (better)
(better)9.4Luxury9.0
8.2Value8.5 (better)
(better)9.5Romance9.2
(better)9.4Quiet8.8
(better)8.9Wellness8.7
–Remote work8.2

Of the 14 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 10 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 4.

Vibes

Calabash HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet–

Activities

Calabash HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKids–
–GolfYes
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