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JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Round Hill Hotel and Villas
Five-Star·★ 4.6

Scores at a Glance

JOIA Paraíso by IberostarRound Hill Hotel and Villas
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.2
8.6
Food
9.3
8.7
Service
9.1
9.3
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Luxury
9.2
9.3
Value
7.8
7.5
Romance
9.2
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.0
Overall Score
9.1
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.6 (716)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

8.2
Beach
8.6
9.3
Food
8.7
9.1
Service
9.3
9.0
Rooms
9.2
8.8
Pools
8.2
9.2
Luxury
9.3
7.8
Value
7.5
–
Family
9.0
9.2
Romance
9.2
8.6
Quiet
9.1
8.8
Wellness
–
8.2
Remote work
–

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
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

Round Hill Hotel and Villas

  • Full-service spa
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 30 min from MBJ

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 · Round Hill Hotel and Villas

  • Iconic Jamaican luxury resort.
  • Private beach and gated estate.
  • Strong family and multigenerational villa product.
  • Excellent service reputation.

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 · Round Hill Hotel and Villas

  • All-inclusive is optional and expensive.
  • Premium beverages and special dining can be excluded.
  • Villa quality and amenities vary by assignment.
  • Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.
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