The level of service has dropped somewhat.Nobody cleaned the sun loungers on the beach.There were often not enough towels in the room. the evening entertainment is very boring.There were no towels in the quiet pool in the evening.

Going to the JOIA Paraiso was our first all-inclusive experience, and we loved every single moment of it! The hotel is palatial and beautiful. Our room was huge and well appointed. The bathrooms have two sinks, a spacious shower, and a jacuzzi bathtub. The bed was large and very comfortable. The staff were helpful and smiling all through the day. They were always ready with towels, to take a drinks order, and would even come by to apply cooling cucumbers and facecloths. The best part for us was the food! We specifically wanted to go somewhere with good food and we were blown away. The buffet was always excellent, with a huge variety of quality food. From made to order breakfast waffles, pancakes, crepes, and/or French toast, to made to order omelettes and eggs. We ate so much fresh fish, especially the ceviche. Our favourite restaurant was Legado, the Mexican restaurant. We had a perfect meal of whitefish ceviche, perfectly cooked steak, and the best churro dessert we have ever had. We spent most of our time relaxing at the quiet pool. We could fill our insulated cups with an excellent drink from the main bar and nurse a cooling beverage for hours as we swam or read a book at our beds. This was exactly the vacation, rest, and break from our busy lives that we were looking for. We are making plans for the next time we go!

We visited Joia Paraiso by Iberostar from June 3 to June 10 in building 71 oceanfront butler suite , room 7152. It's not our first time here, we're going every year sometimes twice a year. I'd like to mention I'm very picky, but I'm not going to look to any another resort for our vacation. Amazing staff, the best food and cleanest resort! I'd like to say special thank you to our butler Bernardo who took great care of us, and Daniel from lobby bar! Thank you you guys! you're the best!!! Also I'd like to say big Thank You to entire team of Iberostar who's working very hard every day to feel us welkome!

Absolutely beautiful hotel and grounds. Food was everything and anything you could ask for especially the buffet. Highly recommend the Italian and French alacarte restaurants. We would definitely return again.

I recently got back from a week at the JOIA Paraiso Iberostar in Mexico. It was absolutely perfect. All the staff from check in to servers to housekeeping were absolutely wonderful. The rooms are huge and very clean. The pools were great. They have a quiet pool of you want more of a relaxed feel. The food is very good. Buffet and restaurants were all great. The grounds are beautifully kept. The gym and spa we're super great. The only con I have is the beach. It's very rocky and rough with lots of seaweed. Aside from that it was a great vacation and I will be back for sure.

Always well tended grounds with attentive staff who make you feel like an old friend though we have been to this hotel multiple times They recognize some of hotel looks are dated and and are planning investment in upgrades shortly

Have stayed multiple times Great property, excellent staff and food Only issue is that the golf course is ultra busy and are holding tournaments with packages Major carriers are not offering golf packages anymore

Hotel: Amazing Staff: Amazing Housekeeping: Amazing Pool: good vibes, guitar singer was very talented, towel games were a little annoying, as some guests took pool chairs along with cabanas Food: Above Average, the buffet is always a good bet for breakfast and lunch, gala night was a favourite Restaurants: Average Room Service: average, slow to receive food, 45 min + Golf: above par, very nice rental clubs Bar / Lounge: amazing and always had the Stanley Cup Playoffs on, bingo and karaoke were fun. Overall I feel the price point is slightly high, would stay there again without hesitation.

We had a fantastic time at Joia Paraiso. Our check in was wonderful, we were greeted with refreshments and treats while we sat down and waited to be checked in. The resort was fantastic, all indoors and air conditioned. Our room was a standard room but was perfect. Cleaning staff and all staff were fantastic, concierge, Spa, beach, and restaurant staff were always pleasant and very helpful. Very peaceful compared to the adjacent Iberostar places with kids and teens. Restaurant were top notch, definitely 5 star restaurants all round. Liquor was also great with many top brands and variety for any drink you want. Pools were great with one being a quiet relaxing pool and the other pool with a swim up bar and lots of activities and music all day. Beach was great although the water entrance in front of the Joia was rocky but if you just walked 100 meters down to one of the other Iberostar resorts you could enter the water without any problems. Definitely will return and would recommend JOIA to others. Worth the extra money it cost to stay there.

The Joia Paraiso by Iberostar is an amazing adult only resort. The hotel decor is lavish and ornate. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and impeccably maintained. We went for a lovely walk every day .We spent most days by the quiet pool where all loungers/ beds are available in curtailned cabanas. The service here is extraordinary. Your every need is catered to. The food was great. My husband managed to find beef tenderloin to his delight even at the buffer. Food display was lovely especially the desserts! For a special treat take in the Spa pool complete with juice bar, warm whirlpools and massaging shower heads. The beach is beautiful..all deep sand..not rocky..very little seaweed.Overall a great experience!

All was great. The food, the entertainment the room, the beach, the pools and the service. Book this resort and you won't be disappointed. ,,............... ..... .................................

Over the top service. Great food. Beautiful beach. Magnificent pool. Large rooms. Perfectly maintained property. Being refreshed this August. Loved it. Access to all five Iberostar hotels on site. They have their own marketplace or shopping centre. Nice spa. Adults only. Vibe is not party time. Most couples are 40 plus.

Most beautiful building I have ever stayed in. Grounds are nice and you have access to all the other resorts in the complex - fun to wander around and see what they have (I made good use of the waterslides at the Lindo, and went to restaurants at the Del Mar/Beach and Maya as well as the coffee shops, ice cream and hamburger stands throughout the complex). Staff are friendly and service was almost uniformly good. Food was very good for an all-inclusive. We went to the Venetian (Italian), Toni's (steaks), the Mexican/ceviche restaurant for lunch, and Haiku (Japanese). Portions were small at the Venetian and Haiku but the food was good. Also went to El Puerto (BBQ, which was decent) at the Beach/Del Mar and El Rancho (steaks - best meal all week) at the Maya. Nothing on the resort is open early so went to the Maya Star Café for a sandwich before some early excursions. Buffet was excellent. Tons of variety. App is glitchy, couldn't use it for a few days as according to the staff it is affected by weather (?). This meant it was hard to view the menus. You can book reservations on the app but obviously can't if it isn't working so I used the concierge. Also need to use the concierge for reservations at other resorts. Ordering drinks on the app didn't work for me, drinks never came. Maps on the app can be confusing. We had an entry-level "garden view" room in the main building and it was still very nice and large. Good housekeeping service with turndown, refilling the mini-bar was sometimes neglected. Entertainment was good. Included things like traditional Mexican dances and mariachi, cover bands, violinist/pianist, etc. Not a lot of other activities on-resort; the other resorts in the complex are more active (e.g. all non-motorized watersports are located at an adjacent resort). The gym is decent, crowding in the morning. Small but has a good collection of equipment. In poor weather you can also use the indoor hot tubs and pool. Wish the hot tub was hotter. Pool area was nice with decent drink service and a swim-up bar. Didn't have a problem getting a spot even on the hottest day though might not be right by the pool. The beach was OK - smallish, lots of seaweed but that's a common issue in this area. Beach is very rocky and red flags the the entirety of our 7-night stay. Overall, very nice resort, would recommend.

Food in a la carte restaurants good Buffet excellent Staff attentive Golf course one of the best we have been a number of times so we know what to expect over time the hotel has changed but overall remains a 4-5 star resort

This was my 2nd visit to this resort and it never fails to impress. They really know how to take care of their guests. Rooms are beautifully maintained daily, beds are comfortable, food is top notch from pool side to Buffets to the A la Carte restaurants. Star team puts on spectacular evening shows , lobby bar entertainment and daytime Poolside games and music are so fun. The oceanfront is breathtaking to view and warm to swim and ride the waves. Will definitely return again !

This was our second time at this resort; much has changed since 2017, re covid, climate change, and environmental concerns. We returned to Iberostar as we had a positive experience our first time. Second time did not disappoint! While the resort was only about 40% full, there was no shortage of staff, food, activities, or entertainment (the latter all had to be done in open air or open space). Every staff member was very friendly, helpful, and couldn’t do enough for every guest. Our butler Ivan went over and above for us. We certainly missed him when there had their monthly staff change over. Our new butler was nice also Daytime entertainment staff was quite energetic trying to get people to participate after walking around and telling of upcoming activities even though everything was posted online. Evening entertainment was fine as well. We very much enjoyed their “white night” evening. Restaurant and bar staff were there to attend to any request a guest may or even not have. We preferred to have dinner at the individual restaurants as opposed to the buffet (though we did go once to dinner at buffet) where we had breakfasts and lunches—lots and lots of choices While every specialty restaurant was superb the French one really stood out for us, especially our waiter Chan. Again, went out of his way to prepare us a specialty dish not on the menu But my most impressive thing about this year was how very environmentally responsible this resort has become. Nothing or very little one-time-use or disposable items were used; everything was reusable from water bottles to cutlery to napkins to placemats….cleanliness and sterilizing everything was very much de rigueur! Many staff were busy with spray bottles cleaning surfaces And every staff member wore a mask. The only place where guests had to wear a mask was at the buffet area. I would definitely return to this resort in the future Our only disappointment was the beach. Full of seaweeds which staff kept cleaning up and removing but all in vain; seaweeds just kept on coming. May be time of year we were there?

Everything was top notch. Food was delicious and a great variety from the buffets to the the restaurants. They were so accommodating anything you needed they were there. We liked that our resort was children free. We used the Tranquil pool which was so relaxing. The grounds are immaculate. This is our third time visiting this resort and will return back next year.

Everything was great. The employees were extra caring and helpful. The rooms were very nice and very clean. The maids were super at there job and always left flower pedals and little animals made from the towles. The butlers were extra caring and always got anything you asked for in a very fast and efficient way. The restaurants were very well set up and very clean. Lots of food choices and excellently prepared and served and very good tasting meals.

We all know what it feels like to come home, being pampered, and enjoying favourite dishes and activities; your family going out of their way to ensure your total comfort and enjoyment. Well that is the same feeling that Iberostar Grand Paraiso offers in greetings and delivery. It all starts with the bellman, saying “Welcome Home”, as he takes your luggage from the airport shuttle, and continues throughout your stay. Every staff member you pass during your vacation always says “is everything to your liking, can I get you anything. Octavian, one of the main chefs, acted like a big brother to both my wife and I, but especially to my wife with her gluten-free requirements. He created unbelievable, special dishes for her at breakfast, lunch and dinner. He would always find her, wherever we were, and make sure she was taken care of. It seemed like Octavian never slept, as he also conducted a “guacamole” class between lunch and dinner. There were many other “brothers and sisters”, who pampered us throughout our holiday. America, a hostess, always greeted us each morning for breakfast and at lunch with the biggest smile and hug. Rodrigo not only took care of us by the pool but stopped at our cabana, almost daily to enquire if we needed anything. Adriana was incredible by the “tranquility pool” always ensuring we had what we needed. By the way, Adriana makes the best margaritas we have ever had. Mauricio, as our butler not only provided everything we required, but if something was not right, he would fix it very quickly. Cesar was outstanding on both of our visits to Valencia. Tsunami (affectionately known as “Big Wave”) always had time for us each day with her stories, various activities and beautiful smile. This incredible lady can speak 5 languages. You know you are truly home when old friends from previous years (this was our 3rd consecutive year), Mirna and Marcello, stop by to welcome you with a hug, and of course ask if you need anything. It appears that each year the food keeps getting better. We ate at Toni’s and Valencia twice, off the a la carte menu (highly recommended) at the Japanese restaurant, and mixed in the outstanding international themed cuisine buffet dinners. The matriarch to us, of this Iberostar Grand Paraiso family is Laura Favial, the assistant General Manager. Laura last year quickly and expertly dealt with an issue we had. This year she stopped by to see how we were doing, and also personally came out to wish us an enjoyable and safe trip home, but only after she enquired, if everything was to our liking. She appears to be the key link to a well oiled machine. If you are at all interested in coming home, and being welcomed as such, Iberostar Grand Paraiso is your choice. We know that and will be back next year and hopefully for many more.

After an amazing visit last year we decided to visit the Grand Paraiso again, and somehow it was even better. Drinks are always top shelf. Food delicious, varied and fresh. This year I noticed a grill by the pool almost every day: one day steak, another burgers, another fajitas. It made the poolside even more chill.

We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this hotel. Staff were courteous and helpful, the room was clean and the food was delicious. I went to several yoga classes and found the instructors to be top notch. We talked about it but we could not find one single thing to complain About or to improve upon. We would definitely return.

The only issue I had was the coffee in our room— Hard to get cup into slot until shown. Other than that amazing except for weather Thanks again Rod. Scriver Ok 200 words Let’s see lounges amazing, food was amazing , room was amazing, the design of the resort was amazing I found that the extra events SCUBA Was way too pricy. What else can I say. Jan and I had a great time Thanks

Back for sixth year over the same ten days, resort as always is beautifully kept, staff is above and beyond, food is good & rooms are excellent. That being said, there were signs of cutbacks this year, less staff, no newspaper delivery to room, no Distilled water (for CPAC) supplied for the first time, single reception desk in lobby of Building 70 vs two in the past, single hostess at breakfast causing either a wait or people taking their own table. No longer the 5 1/2 star resort that I have recommended for years.

Best resort by far. The food was excellent. The rooms were well appointed and clean. The beach was beautiful. No complaints about anything . I would definitely recommend it without hesitation. Perfect size hotel

The resort is beautiful, rooms are nice. But for us wasn’t the a good experience won’t go back to an Iberostar. Was given a room on the main hallway so throughout the night and day you hear everybody walking and talking which kept us up most the evening which was horrible. Tried to get a different room but they wouldn’t allowed us to up grade because 40% of the better and quieter rooms, ocean front after left empty for there Iberostar premiere guest/timeshare. We had a horrible first day with getting a bad room which was actually an upgrade quite pool view, do not get probably one of the worst rooms. Being pressured by staff to go the there timeshare presentation. We wants to get photos done but took 4 days to have someone actually there. Everyday when the butler staff sees you they hunt you down looking to get you things which when you do ask takes hours to get. We had a ask for more water everyday and was always a pain to get. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel to anyone. Well unless your retired the staff seemed to always be getting them everything

Stunning resort with exceptional service. Great food, great entertainment and a wide variety of activities. All the restaurants we tried were terrific and offered great choices. The rooms are spotless and the beds are comfortable. The staff are kind and accommodating.

We had a great stay at the Iberostar Grand in Quintana Roo. The food was excellent, beach was right there! And the entire place was clean and beautiful. It would have been a perfect vacation if we weren’t robbed...by the police! Stay away from rental cars and driving on your own. We rented a Jeep and one night we were stopped for a supposed road violation, even though I was just following traffic. I was stopped and no ticket was given. Instead the local police decided to try and extort $250 USD from me. I was held in a police cruiser for 30 mins at the side of the highway at midnight with my wife panicking in our pulled over rental car as they tried to convince me to pay them the $250 right then and there in cash. We had just over $100 on us and they were then trying to get us to an ATM. They finally took what we had and then let us go. Yes. The police. The police in Quintana Roo México. Never ever going back to that country ever again. If you can’t trust the police who can you trust? They are criminals. Stay away. Too bad. The hotels need to get together and fix this problem. The police will drive them to bankruptcy eventually. Small mindedness is killing Mexico. Awful.

Fabulous beautiful perfection! The staff very happy helpful, beautiful grounds very clean and well maintained, rooms exquisite interior absolutely gorgeous. Amazing food so many choices creative displays. Awsome very large pools beautiful views lots and lounge chairs at the pools and beach. Can’t say enough good things about this resort.

The resort was beautiful and the grounds were also kept up very well at the Grand . There were 5 total hotels at this resort and the others were less than average also. The staff and service at the Grand was very good but the food was also below average and some restaurants took for ever to get your meal. Also the time share team was over kill and pushy at times when they heard the word no or not intrested.

The hotel was beautiful and the service was outstanding. Food was excellent. It was difficult to get reservations for the a la carte restaurants. They seemed to be fully booked every single night and the only times available were not suitable for us. When we complained to management about this, they made it work. We were able to get to try all the restaurants but I was just disappointed that I had to complain to management in order to secure the reservations to the restaurants. The pools were all beautiful although we spent most of our time at the beach. Lounges at beach were plenty and there was no problem to get beach huts. Although there was a wide expanse of sandy area, the actual shore had many rocks and seaweed, which was disappointing.

Wonderful experience. This hotel gives you access to all their properties. Outstanding pools including wave pool, salt water pool and lazy river. Activities from gyms to spa to pool side to evening presentations were well organized fun and professional. Dance lessons with Sailin were amazing. Food was to die for especially the Italian restaurant.

Just spent a week at the iberostar grand .... the staff were an amazing crew that looked after you like no other ... hotel is beautiful and food was very good .the shows were very good , so much talent , & you could tell the staff was loving every minute of it ...hotel decor was stunning ... I wouldn’t hesitate to return ... it was a great week ....

A beautiful resort. Meticulously clean. Beautiful pools and gorgeous beaches. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive. The buffet was creative and always fresh. The alacarte restaurants were very good, as well. There were no crowds around the pool. This may have been because we went the second week in January, which is traditionally a quiet time for the resort. A perfect vacation. We will be going back.

The best vacation ever. Risently we return back from our vacation trip, adjustad with help of Tripcentral. It was above all expectations. Agents help was very professional, highly qualified. I recieved max information and good advices without waist of time, Plus price was very loyal. Hotel and service are exclusively good, above all our expectations.Definitely recommend it for vacation.

We had been to the Iberostar Grand 4 times previous and also to the Grand in Jamaica and Dominican Republic. This Grand is the best! Staff and management are outstanding, food exceptional and the buildings are gorgeous! We had a room overlooking the tranquility pool and it was lovely. Room service is always on time and still hot! You will not be disappointed here. Lots to see and do. There is a shopping mall, casino and plenty of grounds to wander around. This resort was and still is, our favorite in the Mayan.

The resort is beautifully appointed in guest rooms and communal rooms. Restaurants were very good except we did not like the Japanese one. We were kept waiting for 45 min. before they started cooking and in the end the food was over cooked. The staff is very well trained and most helpful. We had Star Prestige upgrade and was very good. Every day they asked if we were OK or could they do more. Although we did not golf we were told that the course was beautiful. You get a complimentary round with every 2 night stay if you have Star Prestige. This is the best all inclusive resort we have stayed and we will definitely go back.

If you are a beach lover it may disappoint primarily due to the Sargassum seaweed which has plagued the Mexican and Caribbean shores this year. The hotel works diligently daily to remove the weed to make the beach as pristine as they can However the service, facilities and food are excellent with three pools, access to an onsite gym and a new gym facility in the complex. Also on site is a PB Dye golf course which has hosted in the past the Canadian Tour, World Junior Matchplay and PGA tour qualifier for the nearby Mayakoba. The course is part of the complex so food and beverages are included and has discounted replay rates for hotel residents Planning to go again

Fifth trip to this lovely resort during first week of November (BD & Myacoba Open), from when you first drive into the breathtaking grounds, the friendly greeting upon entering the resort, the staff, the service, the rooms all continue to leave us more impressed every year. Looking forward to see everyone again next year.

This is our second time visiting the Iberostar property but our first staying at the Grand Paraiso. It was absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing both at the buffet and the restaurants. The grounds were kept immaculately. The infinity pool was our second home and the bartenders at the swim up bar were amazing, always willing to create new drinks. It was my birthday while I was there and they brought me a special dessert at dinner. The maid also decorated our bed with rose petals and a "towel cake". The Butler, Jesus left a chilled bottle of champagne for us. We will be back !

We were a group of 7 and all of us were 100% happy with Iberostar Grand. The rooms were large and really comfortable. The maid service was quick and always left me a happy note as well as chilled champagne and a roses bubble bath. Our butler jesus was always checking on us asking how we were and if needed anything. The food was delicous! The lounge service was top line. Any drink you wanted with top of the line liquor. With popcorn! The fresh water pools are really refreshing with floats available also and we always had a cabana available with a abundance of towels. They would set them up and the chef would bring people dishes of paella.Umberto and Alberto who worked the pool bar always remembered what your drink preference was and even concocted a new drink for us called a Dirty Canadain in Mexico.We even order lemon drop shots at the swim up bar. What fun. We loved the entertainment , service, food and the customer service. Not one complaint from any of us. We all plan on going again. Worth every penny. Thanks Iberostar!

Very much enjoyed our stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso! This was our 4th visit and it never fails to impress. The food and the service was over the top! The facility is stunning and well kept. The entertainment is subtle but suitable to the feel and style of this resort. Highly recommend this resort for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.

Nice public area, service very good everywhere, the staff is very nice & helpful, the golf course is tough but maintain very well, the most restaurant food is good but will not recommend Haiku (Japanese cuisine) although the service and chief performance is very good, I think the menu and the food is not real Japanese cuisine, and the Sashimi and sake is not perfect match with this 5 star hotel reputation.Overall,I like this resort,and will highly recommend my friends come and stay.

The resort was gorgeous! Room very clean as well as the rest of the spaces. The views of the ocean, just as they appear on their site. Great ambience and food for the most part, although their a la carte restaurants sometimes missed the mark.

All of the staff would acknowledge with a pleasant Ola and there was always some cleaning of windows, floors, bathrooms in common areas, pool area. The rooms were generous in size and the turndown service at night was always a pleasant refresh of the room. We would return again. All 3 pool choices had something to offer every day. The food choices were very good at all the buffets and especially the specialty restaurants. There was never a line up to get into the food venues. The entertainment was very well done also.

It is very easy to describe your vacation at Iberostar Grand Paraiso.........."Paradise". Just as the dictionary describes it: A place of great beauty and happiness. Upon entering the main lobby you are stuck with a view of a botanical garden directly in front of you......One of the largest we have seen indoors. Your mouth opens wider when you look up and see a Sistine chapel equivalent ceiling. Leaving the main lobby you enter a causeway that highlights a gondola on the right, ultimately bringing you to a lobby the Super Bowl could have been played in. The only difference was that you could have eaten off this marble floor, it WAS that clean. Our room was off this lobby. The beauty and cleanliness continued outdoors. It appears every blade of grass, bush, tree or flower is manicured. These appear to be expertly placed throughout the property and around the larger salt water pool and slightly smaller fresh water pool. This is all accented by the architecture of the buildings themselves and various columns surrounding the pools and walkways. Beauty is not only on exhibit with the property, buildings and overall grounds, but most importantly it is displayed by the staff of the Grand Paraiso. It is their overall approach to you - can we get anything for you, do you need anything, how can we be of service. Specifically, I want to highlight a few individuals who made our vacation most special, and one of the best ever. We had pre-booked a few a la carte restaurants before leaving home. The others were expertly booked upon arrival by Maili at the building 72 concierge. She may be small in stature, but she stood very tall on results. Some of these reservations we changed numerous times during our stay, and on each occasion Maili delivered, without hesitation. She also surprised and overwhelmed us with rose petals at our dinner table one night, followed by rose petals leading to our hot tub and bed. The whole arrangement was very spectacular and very thoughtful. Any fantastic vacation is always as a result of the people that do what they believe is small or inconsequential. However to my wife and I, these all added up, to really be a big deal and leave a genuine impression of caring: * Marcelo, Humberto, Juan, Joel and Santiago (aka Ryan Gosling) - the pool team *Upon request, collectively each day, these gentlemen offered suggestions on best options for dinner per our selected restaurants. In each occasion, they were 100% spot-on. *Marcelo, upon request and without hesitation applied sunscreen to my and many other individuals backs *Humberto and Joel found cushions and additional chaise loungers when they heard we were looking for some *Juan, took the time from his busy schedule to retrieve the Gourmet restaurant menu, so we could discuss and choose the best options for us. He actually ran on his injured leg, so that we were not left waiting * Santiago (aka Ryan Gosling) went out of his way to find my wife a comfortable floaty that would accommodate her sore back We spent time on the beach, a few days by the larger salt water pool, but mostly we camped out at the fresh water pool. Our decision was mostly based upon the incredible service offered by Mirna. You were never left wanting for anything while Mirna was on duty. A little known fact we discovered a few days into our vacation. Mirna makes her own drinks, as she is also a licenced bartender. Her margarita's were the best we have had anywhere. She always appeared just as you were thinking about another beverage, her timing and service was impeccable. The activity team was great as they positioned all activities with enthusiasm, but were never pushy. We participated in the excellent aquafit classes run by Ivan M. and Eloy (Teddy Bear). You cannot complete a review without mentioning the incredible quality of the food offered, as well as the plentiful options. Toni's was our favorite, but they were all incredible, as was the service. A special shoutout to Javiar (Toni's), Olivia (Bella Vista), Alberto (Bella Vista) and Jordan (Gourmet). Olivia made gluten free options for my wife upon request. Jordan, upon hearing the conversation between the table beside us and my wife and I made our evening. We were discussing how we each enjoyed our wine selection. Jordan set up a private wine tasting allowing each couple to sample and choose the best. This was in addition to Jordan's incredible and attentive service. Wine tasting was also offered by the resort sommelier, Richard. Richard did an excellent job featuring many interesting and outstanding red and white selections. Our last night capped off an incredible week of very happy and enjoyable times. Upon completing an excellent dinner at the new Caribbean restaurant, we stepped out into an awesome live band performance. The 10 piece band was perched on a floating dock in the large pool. Their music had many people dancing wherever there was any space. Iberostar Grand Paraiso offers a "Paradise" setting, but what set it apart from any other resort we have visited, were the incredible people that genuinely want to ensure you have the best vacation possible. All I can say is that they succeeded. We want to join the growing number of repeat Grand Paraiso customers as soon as possible.....there is no question we will be back.

This is our 4th stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and it never fails to live up to its reputation. The hotel buildings are magnificent and kept meticulously clean and repainted frequently. In the main the a la carte restaurants are excellent but it isn't always easy to reserve a table even a week in advance. Beach and beach service are excellent and quiet. If you want entertainment the pool is the place for you. Entertainment at night is professional both in the lobby bar and the theatre. We'll be returning next year.

Everything about this resort is 5 star This was our seventh visit to the Grand Paraiso and nothing disappointed On our arrivel we are introduced to our butler who already knew our likes and dislikes from previous trips and ahd eqipped our room accordingly The food is top notch regardless of the restaurants or buffet

Many advantages make this resort one of the best on Mayan Riviera: beautiful buildings, very nice grounds and facilities, friendly staff, close to the airport and various sites to visit, adult, access to 4 other Iberostar resorts within walking distance. This is our 6th time at this resort which says a lot.

Needs to up date the rooms and the grounds! It has been well used! Need to add a bar over at the quiet pool and more bathrooms! More help at the out door restaurant staff very pleasant and helpful! Need more rides to hotels had to wait for everyone to get to the van and they the driver packed the very tight.. we where over 3 hours before getting to hotel!

Just come back from our 8th visit in 10 years. It confirms of how we appreciate this hotel ! Wonderful grounds, staff, food, rooms and amenities. Great place for those who look for luxury in a relaxing place.

Staff are super friendly and go out of their way to keep you happy. Very clean and great variety of restaurants, which you should book as soon as you arrive as they fill up quickly. The entertainment staff by the pool and for the shows are wonderful and if it rains, the spa pool is a great option.

This is the most beautifully designed hotel I have ever been to. The architecture is elegant, extravagant and inviting. The staff were gracious, kind and charismatic. There was so much to choose from everyday during the breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. The à la carte restaurant were awesome. I especially enjoyed the Japanese and Italian. I was able to book an excursion at the hotel called Emotions. I would highly recommend this one if you would love to ATV through the jungle, zip line through the trees and end your day in a beautiful cenote. I will always remember my days in the sun, poolside, sipping Piña Coladas. Take me back!! I miss it already.

Will definitely come back to the beautiful place!!! Made "our" honeymoon way more relaxing with all the amazing food and entertainment! The best one yet! Staff was very friendly and very helpful!! View was amazing as well!

The grounds at this hotel are gorgeous but I can't say enough great things about the staff. The service was impeccable! From the check in to the check out, the service was always fast and super friendly. We had a few hiccups in our room; safe not working, power outage, balcony door not closing, but the staff attended to all these issues and resolved them immediately. Thanks to everyone for a fantastic vacation.

From the minute you walk into the Grand , you are greeted with a cold towel and welcome drink. The hotel itself is like a palace and the staff make you feel like you are royalty. The rooms are impeccably clean and spacious. The bathrooms are huge and have 2 separate sinks and a jacuzzi bath to enjoy. The bed was comfortable and there is a pillow menu for your comfort. Loved having room service breakfast and coffee on the balcony. You will not go wrong with this resort!

I have always tried to stay in hotels that are rated a minimum 4 stars. This trip was free - I won it on Ottawa's radio station Majic 100. The staff, grounds, food, service, rooms and cleanliness - all were spectacular. I don't think I will be able to settle for anything less than an Iberostar Grand hotel ever again. I was in awe the entire time with the décor, lights, beautiful staircases. I could go on and on. Wonderful place to vacation and relax and get pampered.

Rooms were spectacular, beds super soft and comfy, pillows were perfect and if they weren’t you could choose a from a pillow menu, one issue I had was the lighting system, it was run off a motion. Sensor. Some kinks to iron out, when my husband would leave in the morning to go to the gym and then about 5 minutes later I would roll over, the lights would all come in.. a big of a pain, but nothing that would ever stop me from going again! Grounds were kept immaculate, I didn’t see one stray cat or dog, which is nice when you have a big heart like mine... beach was ok, lots of rocks but also lots of space to swim , waves were huge, but fun. Water was warm Food, AMAZING, buff said! Staff were all very cheerful and accommodating.

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!!

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.

From the moment we got picked up we knew we were in paradise, the hotel is beautiful and the grounds are amazing , the food selection is the best we have ever seen, the beAch is well kept , food at surf and Turf and Italian were are favorite

We have been to this resort many times and each time it is like going home. The staff go out of their way to assist and please the guests. There are always sufficient beach lounges at the pool and/or beach. The grounds are immaculate. There are long time staff members who seem genuinely happy to see us again and we have made friends with a few.

The hotel itself is beautiful and reminds one of an upscale cruise ship. The surrounding property is so well laid out and fabulous looking that we were constantly commenting about it day after day. The staff at this resort makes a stay truly special. They are friendly, courteous, cheerful and so very helpful everywhere you go on the property. We found the quality and variety of the food to be top notch, from the specialty restaurants to the buffet. We had roast duck and lamb for lunch one day, in the buffet, as an example. We prefer an oceanfront room and the superior ocean front suite did not disappoint. My wife loves looking out on the ocean from the comfort of her own balcony. As experienced travellers we can not imagine a hotel providing a better overall experience than the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso.

Vast, superb and well taken care-of grounds (seen some wildlife, too!), low density, clean, very relaxed environment and really attentive service staff. No stampede-feeling to eating areas, beach, pools, etc., you get in most resorts - low density in guest numbers: large grounds, plenty of eating space, a wide beach with good sand. Pools are great: an 80m salt-water pool, a heated 20m sauna pool, a 40m regular pool, etc.. Large room, well appointed, well-stocked bar and snacks (...if you care for it). A show every night, etc..

This is the adults only Iberostar hotel in this resort It was a great hotel in its time but since we started staying there it has got "tired" and is showing its age. The staff are very attentive and the choice and quality of food is A1 but there are areas where maintainence is clearly required We had internal room problems which we identified to management every morning and nothing was fixed for the whole week

Not happy re: booking the dinners in the evening.. I go to book the first day and they tell me they are full to come back.. came back to desk 3 to 4 times! I did not know that people where booking them on line and when you went to eat the place was not full I don' t get it

the Iberostar Grand prides itself on customer service. the areas are always kept clean with staff constantly looking for things out of place. after 12 years and the salty air takes its toll on the infrastructure so in parts the hotel needs some work which is in the works. A new menu in the specialty restaurants has changed things up a bit but they are all top quality with a fine selection of food and wine. Being a golfer, the onsite course to my mind is one of the best but not your typical resort courses as it provides challenges at every turn but as in years past is kept in immaculate condition Going back again soon

We have been travelling to Mexico for over 20 years and have never stayed at any resort twice,last year we stayed at a very high end location just up the highway from this resort and had thought we would not find a better Resort, but the Iberostar Grand Paraiso has changed our minds. From the moment we arrived we were taking care of beyond our expectations, the staff is fantastic, from the grounds crew to the desk managers, your comfort and enjoyment is really a very important issue for them. The food at the buffet is unreal, you do not need to eat at the restaurants. Lobster tails, steaks crab and everything else you can imagine are available daily at the buffets. This resort has made us rethink our never stay at a resort twice thinking, we would go back here without a thought. it is not the cheapest vacation we have ever had, but you will not regret staying here, so treat yourself and have the vacation that you will not soon forget. Thanks, Danny H Brantford Ontario, Canada

Having raved about our last trip to the Iberostar Grand Paraiso in Nov./2014 to everyone who would listen, we were worried it would not satisfy our memories, but low & behold it not only met our expectation, it far surpassed them. Our room (oceanfront superior) was large,airy, extremely well kept, with a great view. The staff, if possible was even friendlier & more accommodating than last visit, from room maid to butler to concierge to all bar & food staff. The meals at every venue were superb, the buffet outstanding. The grounds, the pool, & the beach were spotless, the golf course was as good as any resort course I have played. We are thinking of trying the Grand in the Punta Cana in the spring but hope to be back in Mexico next fall.

My wife and I have been to many all inclusives but this one takes the cake. We upgraded to beachfront and it was worth every penny. Example when we hung our baiting suits out to dry on the balcony the phone promptly rang. It was the butler asking if he could have our suits dry cleaned for us. These guys pay attention to the details. From everyone remembering your name somehow to the complimentary sunscreen incase you forgot yours they have every angle covered. Even the bartenders remember your drink and the pool staff have your spot waiting for you every morning. Can't say enough good things. Oh and the food is actually good. Seriously good eats. Different every day and room service will even bring you pasta at 3 am. Could keep going on but everyone should experience this level of luxury at least once. A+++

Beautiful, clean, well maintained grounds and facilities. Our room was large and lovely, we upgraded to the ocean view room and it was fabulous. Food was good with lots of variety (even for myself with food allergies - they made sure I was taken care of!), and the a la carte restaurants were fabulous. Staff were friendly and responsive. We will definitely be returning!

Amazing resort! Over the top service, great food, great rooms! We have been to many many other resorts in the Mayan Riviera area and this by far is the best! The proximity to playa is great - 20 minutes or so and close to lots of activities. There is always a staff member asking if you need something.

I have high expectations of a five star and hope I get what I pay for. This resort gets a 10 on everything. It was paradise. Resort layout amazing, limited walking, everything nice and close without it feeling small. Golf great! Ocean front rooms, breathtaking, just steps away from a spectacular beach. The rooms were cleaned within a couple of hours of leaving it in the morning. Food, fabulous. I cannot say enough about every employee we encountered. They were engaging, informative, forward thinking and almost all spoke English. Most of the employees had a College certificate in Tourism, which is apparently a prerequisite to work there. The towel girl noticed that my mother had difficulty walking in the sand to the beach chairs. The next day the towels were waiting for us on the chairs closest to the walk way. Thanks Yuri! I got a cold towards the end of our vacation and the beach butler/bartender "Luis" made me a hot toddy with lemon and honey. I did not ask for it, he just handed it to me. They are really able to get to know you as it is a very intimate setting. I could go on and on but I think you get it. This place is the epitome of perfection. We will be returning next year.

We stayed here from April 8th to the 15th. A stunning resort, outstanding quality, extremely friendly staff and top quality food and alcohol. What more can we say. When you can have grilled lobster and filet mignon for lunch, you are in heaven.

What a lovely resort. 5 star all the way....the decor, the pool, the food. The staff were the friendliest and best trained I have come across. The beach was magnificent and the water warm. Our room was beautiful,we fell asleep each night to the sound of the waves.

This was one of the best holidays that we have ever had. From check in to check out, it was amazing........our ocean front room with a king size bed was perfect, the food at every meal was outstanding, I had lobster almost every day, the beach and the waves we will never forget, the service was wonderful. I went for a walk every day, and felt safe and loved seeing all the different parts of all three resorts. The staff were all so friendly, alwalys a smile for us. We stayed on the beach, although I did go for a few swims in the quiet pool. We did see part of one show, and the music was excellent. Can hardly wait to go again!

This was the first all-inclusive trip that we have done in the past 5 years, wow what a intro back into the all inclusive scene. The hotel is small compared to that other properties in the area. Every detail was exceptional, food, service, beach and pool. Will definitely be back to this property .

This is our third Grand. The other two were Grand Bavaro and Grand Rose Hall. This one is just as nice as the other two. The food was better here, but the 'cool' salt water pool was a bit of a drawback. This does not mean we did not enjoy ourselves, but just wanted to note it. We were there for ten days in February 2015, and I wish I was back there now. The beach is beautiful, food was good, the staff were first rate. Can't wait till next year.

We really enjoyed the Grand Iberostar Paraiso. The food, location, staff and shows were all excellent. Victor in the Italian Restaurant was very understanding of my dietary needs and Michael was great at being interactive with everyone around the pool and at the lobby bar.

This resort is all about service. They go above and beyond from the moment you get there. Our room was nice but did not have much of a view. On day 5 they offered us a ocean front room for the remainder of our stay at no extra cost which was inceredible. We ate at all of the a la cartes and the food was really good. The alcohol is all top of the line stuff and most beer is served in the bottle. The butler service was a nice touch and the concierge is always available to assist with ANY questions. The beach is amazing but we spent the majority of our time around the pool. Wi-Fi is strong around the entire hotel. Weather was great all week. Highlights: The golf course is amazing and included with your stay at the Grand. Only cost is club rental. It is also all-inclusive on the course which was great. The spa pool is amazing and there is also a great fitness centre and decongestant steam room which was really nice. A big thanks to all the staff including Fanni and Charley who I enjoyed talking with. The ENTERTAINMENT staff do a amazing job all day trying to keep everyone involved in the activities. If you are asked to fill out a review card make sure you give these guys the best score as possible as they deserve it.

No kids...friendly hard work staff... Clean hotel a bit noise coming through the rooms from hall ways Spa way too expensive!!! You need a ten package 7 too short and 14 too long!! Change up the evening shows tried of the same!! Show a new release movie!

First of all this hotel, staff and surrounding landscape exceeds anything we have ever seen and we have travelled everywhere in the world and never have we been so delighted with the attention staff paid to us when we were there. The pools are spectacular and landscape immaculate. Upon arrival we were greeted by a cool glass of sparkling champagne, quick registration right to our hotel room and then a plunge into the pool with a swimup bar. We had a butler who made sure our entire time at this resort was memorable...one night we came back to our room and there were rose petals everywhere and a hot bath waiting for us, with a complimentary iced magnum of champagne with chocolate dipped tuxedo strawberries....what guest could resist this kind of staff treatment! The food was superb and each chef willing to prepare whatever we requested. It is truly a spectacular place to unwind and get the king/queen treatment. Go for it and you will unwind in fantastic style.