Scores at a Glance
Ela Excellence Resort BelekJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
8.8
9.0
Beach
8.5
8.2
Food
8.6
9.3
Service
·
9.1
Rooms
·
9.0
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
·
7.8
Romance
·
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (6,852)
Google Rating
4.9 (8,068)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
–
Airport Transfer
35 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
9.3
–
Service
9.1
–
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Pools
8.8
–
Luxury
9.2
–
Value
7.8
9.3
Family
–
–
Romance
9.2
–
Quiet
8.6
8.6
Wellness
8.8
–
Remote work
8.2
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Pros · Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- Excellent family infrastructure
- Strong kids club and children's dining
- Large pool and waterpark inventory
- Officially clear all-inclusive inclusions
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 · Ela Excellence Resort Belek
- Can feel busy in peak periods
- Water sports cost extra
- Some à la carte access depends on reservations and operating schedules
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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