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JOIA Paraíso by IberostarvsPrincess Senses The Mangrove
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Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
9.1
8.6
Beach
8.4
8.3
Food
8.6
8.2
Service
9.3
8.8
Rooms
8.9
8.6
Luxury
9.0
8.5
Value
8.5
8.3
Romance
9.2
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.1 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (8,302) | Google Rating | 4.4 (448) |
| From $234 | Price / Night (pp) | From $200 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)40 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.4 | Beach | 8.3 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Service | 8.8 |
| (better)8.9 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Pools | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Luxury | 8.5 |
| (better)8.5 | Value | 8.3 |
| (better)9.2 | Romance | 8.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Quiet | 7.6 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.4 |
| 8.2 | Remote work | – |
Of the 14 measures we call, JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 13 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 1.
Vibes
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 6 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Service
- Complex access
Pros · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
Cons · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Walking distances
- Sargassum
Cons · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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