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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
9.4
9.1
Beach
9.5
8.4
Food
9.2
8.6
Service
9.5
9.3
Rooms
9.3
8.9
Luxury
9.2
9.0
Value
8.6
8.5
Romance
9.4
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 9.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.9 (8,279) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $234 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.4 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.6 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.3 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 9.0 |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 8.5 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 9.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 8.7 |
| – | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 9 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 2.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Service
- Complex access
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Walking distances
- Sargassum
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