Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarZafiro Palace Alcudia
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
8.2
8.2
Food
9.3
8.7
Service
9.1
8.6
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.2
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Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
9.2
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,342)
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
55 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.2
9.3
Food
8.7
9.1
Service
8.6
9.0
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Pools
9.2
9.2
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
7.8
–
Family
9.2
9.2
Romance
7.6
8.6
Quiet
7.2
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
Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 55 min from PMI
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 · Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- Excellent pool depth for families.
- Strong food reputation for a European all-inclusive option.
- Walkable Port d'Alcúdia setting.
- Swim-up and penthouse-style suite options.
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 · Zafiro Palace Alcudia
- All-inclusive is optional and rate-plan specific.
- Not directly beachfront.
- Quiet adult areas can be limited in school-holiday periods.