Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarViva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham
Overall
9.0
7.4
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
9.3
6.6
Service
9.1
7.2
Rooms
9.0
6.8
Luxury
9.2
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Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
9.2
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
7.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
3.7 (3,207)
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
25 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.8
9.3
Food
6.6
9.1
Service
7.2
9.0
Rooms
6.8
8.8
Pools
7.4
9.2
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.0
–
Family
7.7
9.2
Romance
–
8.6
Quiet
–
–
Adventure
8.4
8.8
Wellness
–
8.2
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
–
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
Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from FPO
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 · Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham
- Strong beach setting for the price.
- True all-inclusive format in Grand Bahama.
- Good activity mix, including watersports and trapeze-style programming.
- Family-friendly and budget-accessible.
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 · Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham
- Food receives recurring mixed or negative feedback.
- Rooms are basic and can feel dated.
- Shade and beach-chair availability can be a problem.
- Service and crowding vary by season and group mix.