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Grand Velas Boutique HotelvsJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
Five-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Grand Velas Boutique HotelJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
7.4
8.4
Food
9.3
8.6
Service
9.2
9.3
Rooms
9.2
8.9
Luxury
9.3
9.0
Value
8.2
8.5
Romance
9.3
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Grand Velas Boutique HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
9.0Overall Score9.1 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.7 (109)Google Rating4.9 (8,310) (better)
From $1131Price / Night (pp)From $248 (better)
YesAdults OnlyYes
Not applicableKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)35 minAirport Transfer40 min

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included. 24-hour suite service
Dining reservations
Confirmed walk-in: Del Mar, 51 Bar, Roca Ocean Bistro / Aqua Bar.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Garden View Suite; Ocean View / Sunrise King; Grand Class King. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Grand Velas Boutique 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

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 2 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 35 min from SJD

Why choose it

  • 79-key scale
  • Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
  • Suite size
  • Sister-resort access

Keep in mind

  • Unswimmable corridor beach
  • Price
  • Airport transfer extra
  • Quiet to the point of small

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

Grand Velas Boutique HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
7.4Beach8.4 (better)
(better)9.3Food8.6
9.2Service9.3 (better)
(better)9.2Rooms8.9
(better)9.1Pools8.8
(better)9.3Luxury9.0
8.2Value8.5 (better)
(better)9.3Romance9.2
8.8Quiet8.8
(better)8.9Wellness8.7
(better)8.3Remote work8.2

Of the 14 measures we call, Grand Velas Boutique Hotel leads on 8 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 6.

Vibes

Grand Velas Boutique HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesRomanceYes
YesQuiet–

Activities

Grand Velas Boutique HotelMeasureJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
–GolfYes
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