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JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
Five-Star·★ 4.9·Adults Only
StolenTime by Rendezvous
Five-Star·★ 4.6·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

JOIA Paraíso by IberostarStolenTime by Rendezvous
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
8.2
8.4
Food
9.3
8.6
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.3
Luxury
9.2
8.5
Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
9.2
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.6 (479)
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
90 min

All Scores

8.2
Beach
8.4
9.3
Food
8.6
9.1
Service
9.0
9.0
Rooms
8.3
8.8
Pools
8.6
9.2
Luxury
8.5
7.8
Value
8.2
9.2
Romance
9.3
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Nightlife
6.8
8.6
Quiet
8.2
–
Adventure
8.6
8.8
Wellness
9.0
8.2
Remote work
–

Vibes

Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes

Activities

Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes

JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • 35 min from CUN

StolenTime by Rendezvous

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 3 pools
  • 3 restaurants & bars
  • 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 · StolenTime by Rendezvous

  • Premium alcohol and wine by the bottle at dinner are officially included.
  • Strong wellness, tennis, activities and watersports inclusion depth.
  • High repeat-guest and service sentiment.
  • Excellent romance fit.

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 · StolenTime by Rendezvous

  • Beach is public and can be busier on cruise days.
  • Only three restaurant options on site.
  • Nearby airport noise bothers some guests.
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