Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarReethi Faru Resort
Overall
9.0
8.9
Beach
8.2
9.1
Food
9.3
8.5
Service
9.1
8.8
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.2
8.6
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
9.2
9.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.6 (977)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
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All Scores
8.2
Beach
9.1
9.3
Food
8.5
9.1
Service
8.8
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Pools
7.8
9.2
Luxury
8.6
7.8
Value
8.4
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Family
8.2
9.2
Romance
9.0
8.6
Quiet
9.2
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Adventure
9.0
8.8
Wellness
8.4
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
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Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
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
Reethi Faru Resort
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- Strong house-reef and snorkeling appeal.
- Wide villa range from garden to two-bedroom overwater suite.
- All-inclusive and dine-around all-inclusive package options.
- Good fit for couples, families needing two-bedroom villas and quiet-island travelers.
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 · Reethi Faru Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions vary by package.
- Premium drinks and some menu items may cost extra.
- Pool is secondary to the beach and lagoon.
- Transfers add cost and planning complexity.