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JOIA Rose Hall by IberostarvsPrincess Senses The Mangrove
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Scores at a Glance
JOIA Rose Hall by IberostarPrincess Senses The Mangrove
Overall
8.7
8.6
Beach
8.2
8.3
Food
8.5
8.2
Service
8.8
8.8
Rooms
8.6
8.6
Luxury
8.7
8.5
Value
8.2
8.3
Romance
8.8
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (7,647) | Google Rating | 4.4 (443) |
| From $146 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | Beach | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.5 | Food | 8.2 |
| 8.8 | Service | 8.8 |
| 8.6 | Rooms | 8.6 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Luxury | 8.5 |
| 8.2 | Value | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.8 | Romance | 8.6 |
| 7.8 | Nightlife | – |
| (better)8.0 | Quiet | 7.6 |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 8.4 |
| 8.0 | Remote work | – |
Of the 10 measures we call, JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar leads on 7 and Princess Senses The Mangrove leads on 3.
Vibes
| JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar | Measure | Princess Senses The Mangrove |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- 90 min from MBJ
Pros · JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Butler service
- Food
- Adults-only quiet
- Transfers
Pros · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- New build
- Butler on Platinum
- Dining variety
- Overwater villas
Cons · JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar
- Shared complex can feel busy at the beach
- Some rooms still garden-view
Cons · Princess Senses The Mangrove
- Long MBJ transfer
- Shared mega-campus with a family hotel
- Room service extra on base plan
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