Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarMiraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.2
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Food
9.3
8.8
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
9.2
9.0
Value
7.8
7.6
Romance
9.2
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.5 (676)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.2
Beach
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9.3
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
8.7
8.8
Pools
8.5
9.2
Luxury
9.0
7.8
Value
7.6
9.2
Romance
8.7
8.6
Quiet
9.3
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Adventure
8.6
8.8
Wellness
9.7
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
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Quiet
Yes
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Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
–
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- One of the strongest wellness-focused all-inclusive models in the United States.
- Adults-only, quiet and intentional atmosphere.
- Meals, gratuities, resort credit and TUS shared transfer included.
- Large catalog of classes, hikes and wellness activities.
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 · Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
- Spa and private experiences can exceed the included credit.
- Recent Reddit feedback is polarized on service recovery and room value.
- Not suitable for families or nightlife-seekers.
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