Scores at a Glance
Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaJOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.8
8.4
Food
8.5
8.6
Service
9.0
9.3
Rooms
8.9
8.9
Luxury
8.7
9.0
Value
7.8
8.5
Romance
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9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (1,488) | Google Rating | 4.9 (8,302) (better) |
| From $278 | Price / Night (pp) | From $234 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 40 min |
All Scores
| Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.4 |
| 8.5 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| 9.0 | Service | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.9 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| (better)9.3 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 8.7 | Luxury | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.5 (better) |
| 9.5 | Family | – |
| – | Romance | 9.2 |
| 8.0 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Wellness | 8.7 |
| 8.1 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 12 measures we call, Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana leads on 3 and JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 9.
Vibes
| Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Romance | Yes |
Activities
| Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana | Measure | JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 7 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from PUJ
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Pros · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
- Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Service
- Complex access
Cons · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
- Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
- Not the quietest fit for couples without children.
Cons · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Walking distances
- Sargassum
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