Scores at a Glance
Hammock Cove AntiguaJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.6
8.4
Food
9.1
8.6
Service
9.2
9.3
Rooms
9.4
8.9
Luxury
9.2
9.0
Value
8.2
8.5
Romance
9.5
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (217) | Google Rating | 4.9 (8,302) (better) |
| From $559 | Price / Night (pp) | From $234 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min |
All Scores
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.6 | Beach | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Food | 8.6 |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| 8.7 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 9.0 |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 9.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Wellness | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.2 | Remote work | 8.2 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Hammock Cove Antigua leads on 7 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 7.
Vibes
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Hammock Cove Antigua | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Hammock Cove Antigua
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 30 min from ANU
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Pros · Hammock Cove Antigua
- All-villa, private plunge-pool format.
- Strong luxury and romance fit.
- High-touch, adults-only atmosphere.
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Service
- Complex access
Cons · Hammock Cove Antigua
- Small resort with limited nightlife.
- Spa is extra.
- Local fees are payable separately.
Cons · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Walking distances
- Sargassum
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