JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar: Beyond Blown Away!

This hotel was over the top in every way possible. From the breathtaking decor, to the most delicious food, to the friendliest staff, to the beautiful beaches, to the luxurious rooms and inspiring views.. It was all on another level of special. I've stayed at many 5 star all inclusives before but never this incredible. I'm spoiled for ever staying at another resort because this will be incredibly difficult to top! Thank you!!

JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar: Best resort ever

We just spent a week at this resort and it was AMAZING. There isn’t a bad thing about the resort. The food, staff and entertainment was fabulous. There is WIFI everywhere at the hotel even on the beach, pool and in the room. We will definitely be back soon.

Iberostar Selection Ensenachos: Great resort

I have been to Cuba half a dozen times and this resort is by far the best one. Food was good, where else are you gona get lobster buffet. Beach was amazing, clean and clear water. Only downfall is that there is alot of walking because the resort is so spread out. Kids loved the children's pool with the slides. Bartenders were constantly coming by on the beach for drinks. Great vacation

Iberostar Selection Cancun: Great vacation!

Great vacation! It was very nice trip, very clean hotel enviroment and friendly stuff who providing warm service. Especially they do house keeping more than three times per day. Also there swimming pool are great. I would like to come back again!

Iberostar Origin Daiquiri: Iberostar Daiquiri

Arrived at the resort around 12:00 pm the room was not ready yet so reception helped us out the luggages in the safe room. The room will ready around 3pm. Reception is very accommodating gave me floor plan buffet restaurant will be open at 1 pm. Went around to see the grounds you can still see the damages from the hurricane. We are able to get to the room around 4 pm. Omg when we are changing I got beaten by sand fleas waiting at reception. Saturday Sunday it rained our room is on the 3rd f [... read more]loor room phone not working. We had a leak from too much rain in the closet. We took 1 trash can to for the water leak and Housekeeping gave us towels just in case it gets worse then we can change rooms. The 24 hour snack bar is flooded and was only working Wednesday everyone had to go to the buffet restaurant. We had an umbrella decided to walk in the beach area. Lots of kite boarding really nice to watch. Weather got better on Monday we are able to relax by the beach. Food at the resort breakfast is the best. Night shows was great but had to wear leggings and long sleeve to prevent sand flea bites. It is my first time to Cayo Coco love the beach you can walk 3 km and the water is knee dip. I would come back but would like to check out Cayo Largo or Santiago next time.

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach: Amazing time in Jamaica

Beautiful resort with wonderful people. The entertainment staff worked very hard to ensure everyone was enjoying your vacation. It was a great mix of people including families, newlyweds and older couples.

Iberostar Selection Varadero: Amazing resort!!

Visited the last week of November. While the resort may not be new it is very well maintained and impeccable. The staff are warm, friendly and take wonderful care of their guests! The beach is beautiful, the food is delicious!! Cafe star is wonderful! Wish every hotel had one. Excellent coffee! I have been to Cuba many times. This resort is definitely one we will visit again.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Loved it

The resort grounds and beaches were immaculately kept. The food was great. The staff were very friendly and extremely attentive. The only downside is that in Dominican, the beaches are public....so the locals are constantly soliciting you....it's not the end of the world but it definitely drops the whole experience by one star.

Iberostar Selection Cancun: Fantastic

Hotel and grounds were always keep clean and well supervised by staff. Food was great Beach was very good, and our overall experience was very good and we would return. Only area we believe which needs improvement is the check in , we saw no organization here and actually was a very frustrating and challenging experience. We have to give top praise to all staff, to single out anyone would be unfair as everyone we dealt with was helpful , friendly and always smiling.

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada: Good resort

The hotel rooms are a little tired and need refreshing. The pool is good, there were lots of sun loungers available, there didn't seem to be an issue with people reserving loungers. Food was good, staff is wonderful. The grounds are well kept. The evening entertainment was sad😐. The beach is great, lots of space and a great mix of sun and shadey spots. Overall a good hotel, not great.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Iberostar Rocks

I had a wonderful vacation at the Iberostar Paraiso Beach. The Grounds are immaculate. The beach is amazing. The people are amazing. The a-la-carte restaurants had the most delicious food. I wish that the buffet had more selection with chicken dishes and potatoes (sweet potato or otherwise). Just one note: Beach chairs were at times hard to find which was a little bit frustrating. Just ask hotel staff and they will find some for you. I had to find this out towards the end of my vacation unf [... read more]ortunately.

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Nice Resort

Resort is nice, very clean and well kept. Food at the buffet was good but it was pretty much the same thing for every meal, every day (with some meat exceptions). We are vegetarian so there were few choices. You can only eat grilled vegetables, fruit and rice so many times before you need some variety. We went to the Mediterranean and Japanese a la cart restaurants. Both were easily the worst I`ve ever had. Food was horrible (and I`m not at all picky) so we went back to the buffet. Rooms were a  [... read more]good size, clean and well equipped. Pool is huge with a swim up bar. Beach is gorgeous, clean and the water was warm. Beach bar was typical all inclusive watered down drinks but a couple dollar tip fixed that. All employees were wonderful, some of the nicest people we have ever met. Resort is spread out which we loved. At night we were far enough away from the entertainment that we couldn`t hear it but it was only a short walk to it. Gym is very well equipped for a resort, we were happily surprised. The walk ways to the rooms are connected to the other resorts so you can wander through them if you like, was nice for our runs. Over all a great resort, kind of typical of an all inclusive but I would stay here again mainly for the beach and how spread out the resort was

Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach: Good resort

Was a great resort food was good rooms were goid and view was beautiful only down fall is every thing is so far way lots of walking not recommended for seniors.Also there was a bunch of stores for shopping that we did not even realize was there until we were leaving someone needs to take people around to show them meaning this hotel is so large.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: Quiet Good Relaxed Resort

This may not be the world's fanciest hotel, but it certainly is in decent enough condition compared to some others that we drove by in Varadero town area. It is clean, the staff from all departments were super nice and helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There are more expensive options and certainly cheaper options in Varadero, but we are very content with the value-for-money for choosing this resort. The place is not mega huge, like some of the newer hotels, so easy to get aroun [... read more]d and you get to know the staff, etc. But still big enough to have all you need. It has a relaxed atmosphere, and the hotel arranges activities/competitions throughout the day that you can partake in if that is your thing. But at the same time, they are not overpowering or too loud for those of us who just wanted to chill. If you are fidgety there is enough basic activities to do, but if you want quiet this place is ok too. Entertainment was ok. Outdoor music is decent most nights, and stops early enough that it is not too loud in your room for those with kids or sleeping early. The evening show indoors had a different theme each day and the staff put their hearts in to it and seem to be having fun. The kids club is very basic, so if you are planning on dumping your (especially younger) children for the day and getting alone time, this is not the resort for you. On the plus side, because it is not a 'Disney style' resort fully oriented to kids, there are not that many kids running around screaming! :-) Enough kids for our kids to find a friend to play in the sand with, but not so many kids that you go nuts. Food was ok. But my expectations were set low because all my friends said food in these Cuban resorts was 'not good'. We thought selection and quality were fine, and for the week that we were there, we were ok with it. It is not Michelin star food, but again, I revert back to the 'value for money'. I have not stayed in any other Varadero resorts, so this is only my opinion. But if your budget allows, sure, try one of the 'nicer' 'larger' 'fancier' options on the strip. But if you want to save a little and use that money while in Cuba to go off resort instead, then this is a perfectly safe option without going down to lower 'stars'. Hope this helped.

Iberostar Origin Tainos: Basic Good Laid Back Resort

1st time Cuba, so comparing to global resorts, not Cuban: Not fancy, some small rough edges, but great staff, laid-back atmosphere, clean, safe, fantastic beach, decent food, Great Value 4 Money. DoIt

Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo: Great family vacation!

My husband and I and our 7 year old son spent the week of Nov 25th at the Paraiso Lindo and were very impressed by the grounds, beautifully landscaped. The room was clean but could use some updating. The best part for us about this resort was the Kids Club. Our son didn't spend a lot of time there because he mainly wanted to swim in the main pool with us but because they had a very detailed schedule of activities that were happening for specific age groups throughout the day, he could pick and c [... read more]hoose which activities he wanted to do. The kids also got to perform in a show each night if they wanted to. The staff at the kids club were great, so good with the kids. Buffet was ok, lots to eat if you're ok with being a little adventurous. I found it a little annoying that when we would go to the buffet, that the staff would be quite pushy in trying to get you to sit in their section. (they learn very quickly who the 'tippers' are) Overall, great resort and we would go back.

Iberostar Selection Playa Mita: Iberostar

We travel 2 times a year to hot destinations. This hotel I would rate as a 4 star. Considering what we paid I could not justify the cost for what we got. We have been to so many Mexican resorts and sadly this one I would not visit again. We had a great time however the cost on this one, I truly was expecting more.

Iberostar Origin Playa Pilar: Utterly amazing

Best hotel I've ever stayed at in Cuba.. rooms, food, entertainment all the staff and the shows! The pool, the swim up bar .. ocean.. beautiful. We will be looking go back, but with our entire family! Very soon I hope!

Iberostar Origin Laguna Azul: Beautiful Resort

The resort was beautiful. Very well laid out. The food was below average. A la carte dinners were amazing. The beach was beautiful. Very friendly staff. Rooms were clean. Pools were fantastic. Could have some more entertainment.

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: It was one of the worst times on vacation I have ever had

The Hotel was beautiful most of the staff were great the only restaurant that was really credit was the Itianian one the staff and food was great and no I would not recommend this hotel last year I gave it % this year they are going in at about 75%