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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGvsJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
7.6
9.0
Beach
9.0
8.2
Food
6.9
9.3
Service
7.2
9.1
Rooms
6.9
9.0
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
7.5
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.1 (4,526) | Google Rating | 4.9 (8,148) (better) |
| From $147 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Beach | 8.2 |
| 6.9 | Food | 9.3 (better) |
| 7.2 | Service | 9.1 (better) |
| 6.9 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.2 |
| 8.0 (better) | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.0 | Family | – |
| 7.5 | Romance | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.4 | Nightlife | – |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.6 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.8 |
| 8.0 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Vibes
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
Activities
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Pros · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Excellent Palm Beach location.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
- Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
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 · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Rooms are frequently described as dated.
- Food is often described as adequate rather than special.
- In-room dining is excluded from the all-inclusive package.
- Beach shade and palapa logistics can be frustrating.
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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