Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.2
9.2
Food
9.3
8.9
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Luxury
9.2
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Value
7.8
8.7
Romance
9.2
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.9 (8,148) (better) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,211) |
| Rates TBD | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 35 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.3 (better) | Food | 8.9 |
| 9.1 (better) | Service | 9.0 |
| 9.0 (better) | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 8.8 | Pools | – |
| 9.2 | Luxury | – |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| – | Family | 9.0 |
| 9.2 (better) | Romance | 8.7 |
| 8.6 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 9.2 |
| 8.8 (better) | Wellness | 8.5 |
| 8.2 (better) | Remote work | 7.0 |
Vibes
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Excellent food reputation.
- Adults-only luxury positioning.
- Strong butler and concierge product.
- Access to a wider Iberostar Paraíso complex.
Pros · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
- Excellent house reef, snorkeling and diving appeal.
- Strong food, beverage and minibar inclusions through the Platinum Plan.
- Family-friendly facilities without sacrificing a premium Maldives feel.
- Short 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé by Maldives standards.
- Good mix of beach villas, family villas and overwater villa categories.
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.
Cons · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- Not adults-only; some honeymooners may find the family orientation stronger than expected.
- Some rooms and facilities are described as slightly dated in a minority of guest feedback.
- Optional premium experiences and seaplane transfers can still add cost despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Travelers wanting ultra-polished, design-led modern luxury may prefer newer Maldives competitors.
- Seaplane timing constraints can affect arrival and departure logistics.
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