Scores at a Glance
Divi Aruba All Inclusive ResortJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
9.2
8.2
Food
8.6
9.3
Service
8.7
9.1
Rooms
8.5
9.0
Luxury
7.9
9.2
Value
8.4
7.8
Romance
8.5
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
4-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (2,823)
Google Rating
4.9 (8,068)
From $304
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
9.3
8.7
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
9.0
8.6
Pools
8.8
7.9
Luxury
9.2
8.4
Value
7.8
8.8
Family
–
8.5
Romance
9.2
7.5
Nightlife
–
7.8
Quiet
8.6
8.2
Adventure
–
8.0
Wellness
8.8
8.0
Remote work
8.2
6.7
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from AUA
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Pros · Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent Aruba beach setting.
- Strong official all-inclusive inclusion list.
- Access to restaurants, bars and pools across both Divi and Tamarijn.
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 · Divi Aruba All Inclusive Resort
- Some buildings rely on stairs.
- À la carte dinner reservations are required for several venues.
- Spa, casino, golf and water excursions cost 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.