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JOIA Paraíso by IberostarvsStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Five-Star·★ 4.8·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

JOIA Paraíso by IberostarStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
Overall
9.1
8.9
Beach
8.4
6.8
Food
8.6
8.4
Service
9.3
9.1
Rooms
8.9
9.1
Luxury
9.0
9.0
Value
8.5
7.5
Romance
9.2
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

JOIA Paraíso by IberostarMeasureStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
(better)9.1Overall Score8.9
5-starStar Rating5-star
(better)4.9 (8,310)Google Rating4.8 (1,910)
From $248Price / Night (pp)From $241 (better)
YesAdults OnlyYes
Not applicableKids' ClubNot applicable
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
40 minAirport Transfer25 min (better)

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Included.
Dining reservations
Reservations required: Haiku (Teppanyaki tables), The Grand Cellar. Confirmed walk-in: Legado, L’Atelier, Venecia, Ember, Bella Vista. Haiku: Teppanyaki explicitly requires booking; confirm current arrangements for other seating. The Grand Cellar: Additional-charge wine experience; exact prices are unverified. Haiku requires a hotel reservation, with teppanyaki tables explicitly requiring booking. Legado, L’Atelier, Venecia, Ember and Bella Vista list no reservation requirement. The Grand Cellar wine experience costs extra and requires a reservation. Room service is available 24 hours. Guests may dine at participating venues across the Paraíso complex; confirm reservations and current hours in the Iberostar app.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite; Oceanfront Walkout Suite. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare
Not applicable: adults only
Room service
Costs extra. Room service was not verified as included in the base all-inclusive plan.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 6 people in one accommodation. Signature Island Villa. Adult limit unverified.
See supplier details at Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 6 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from CUN

Why choose it

  • Service
  • Complex access

Keep in mind

  • Walking distances
  • Sargassum

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

Highlights

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 8 pools
  • 5 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Overwater bungalows
  • Swim-up suites

Why choose it

  • Spectacular lagoon-pool design.
  • Strong adults-only honeymoon atmosphere.
  • Wide range of swim-up, overwater and private-pool rooms.
  • Good service and food sentiment.

Keep in mind

  • Not beachfront.
  • All-inclusive dining rules are more limited than many guests expect.
  • À la carte access can depend on rate or room type.
  • Privacy varies by room position around the lagoon.

All Scores

JOIA Paraíso by IberostarMeasureStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
(better)8.4Beach6.8
(better)8.6Food8.4
(better)9.3Service9.1
8.9Rooms9.1 (better)
8.8Pools9.7 (better)
9.0Luxury9.0
(better)8.5Value7.5
9.2Romance9.5 (better)
–Nightlife7.4
(better)8.8Quiet8.7
(better)8.7Wellness8.5
(better)8.2Remote work8.0

Of the 14 measures we call, JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar leads on 9 and Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa leads on 5.

Vibes

JOIA Paraíso by IberostarMeasureStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
YesRomanceYes
–QuietYes

Activities

JOIA Paraíso by IberostarMeasureStella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesGolf–
YesWater sportsYes
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