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Not worth the money, seaweed beach, no real entertainment that wasn’t extra $

3.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 16 Jun 2024via mobile
My friend and I stayed at the Iberostar Paraiso Beach in June 2024. The grounds are huge, so make sure you can walk a LOT. There are golf carts to take you most places. We were on the second floor with no elevators. The rooms need to be updated and there are very few outlets for charging any of our devices in the room we had. Lighting in the bathroom wasn’t good.

The beach was full of seaweed. They tried to get rid of it on a daily basis, but it was too much. We didn’t swim in the ocean because it was too rough. The beach chairs are not cushioned.

The food was good. Make your reservations as soon as you can for the Japanese and Brazilian restaurants.

The most disappointing thing was the lack of shows in the evening. To see their actual shows, you had to pay extra. At other resorts we’ve seen Magic shows steel bands, mariachi bands, Michael Jackson show and other forms of live entertainment. The resort is sadly lacking in in these. We were told the Mexican show was at the mall, but it wasn’t there.

The grounds are beautiful. The exception to this was the macaws in a very small enclosure that seemed sad and inhumane for these beautiful animals.

The resort is dated and needs refurbishing. The shopping mall is very expensive, and I definitely would not recommend buying anything there. The exception to this is the coffee and donut shop which we enjoyed very much and is included in the all-inclusive plan. I didn’t care for the taco place.

The spa is lovely and probably my favorite part of the whole trip. Massages are expensive as you would expect at any resort, but you also get the use of the beautiful facilities there as well.

We ate at the mediterranean restaurant on the Del Mar side, and it was our favorite by far.

This resort is part of five total resorts in one. If you stay here, I’d go to the Del Mar. Their lobby and decor was the prettiest. There’s also the Lindo, the Maya, and the Grand.

We did pay to see their magic and music show at the Grand’s theater. My friend noticed how worn the carpet was as we entered the theater. I do recommend this show and meal.

Overall, I would not recommend this resort. I think you can do better at other places. This is the second time I’ve stayed in the Riviera Maya area and the seaweed has been bad both times.

I have been to nine other resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico, and I do not understand the high rating.
Date of stay: June 2024
Room Tip: Don’t go.
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Quality Manager Iberostar Mexico, Marketing at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach, responded to this review
Responded 18 Jun 2024
Dear Guest,

Thank you for choosing Iberostar Paraiso Beach for your recent holiday.

We want to thank you and express our satisfaction to know how delighted you were not only with our excellent gastronomic offer, but also with our wonderful spa facilities. Your words confirm that we are working in the right direction and motivate us in the knowledge that our very high standards are continued. Thank you for mentioning this.

On the other hand, we regret to hear that we did not meet your expectations regarding our facilities, as we do try to take care of every detail so that our guests enjoy their stay with us. We strive daily for complete customer satisfaction. We assure you that our team is constantly undertaking improvements to keep all our facilities and rooms in perfect condition. We will send your comment to the correct department for their consideration as the opinion of our guests is what helps us to improve day by day.

Also, we are saddened to know that our entertainment program did not meet your expectations. Our Star Friends team works with great enthusiasm and makes a significant effort to satisfy our guests. It is important to add that different activities are carried out throughout the day for the enjoyment of our guests.In addition we have a variety of fantastic shows available for the whole family. All this information and schedules is available in our Iberostar app.

It is important to mention that Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is committed to protecting the environment, and we have several certifications that recognize us as a company who acts according to all sustainable tourism criteria. Likewise, we are committed to the environmental preservation and respect for the local fauna and flora in all the destinations where our Resorts are located. Also, and most importantly, it pleases us to inform you that we have biologists on-site who take special care of all the animals that inhabit the property. However, we thank you for sharing your concern with us, we assure you that we are truly committed to protecting our fauna, flora, oceans, and ecosystem.

We are very grateful to you for taking the time to send us your invaluable feedback and mention that it would be wonderful to see you again at one of our hotels in the future.

Best regards,

Quality Manager
Iberostar Paraiso Beach
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    Reviewed 15 June 2024

    We arrived and the front desk and the workers were very helpful. The pool was alot of fun and they had many activities like soccer, football and ninja warrior. The bartenders made great drinks and the trip was overall enjoyable. The only issue was the seaweed piled up on the beach that smelled bad.

    Date of stay: June 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Quality Manager Iberostar Mexico, Marketing at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach, responded to this reviewResponded 18 June 2024

    Dear guest,

    First of all, we want you to know that we are really happy that you had such an excellent holiday with us and thank you for sharing your experience.

    As we aim on a daily basis to exceed the needs and goals of our valued guests and provide them with a place of joy and total comfort, we are obviously humbled by your kind words.

    On the other hand, allow us to mention that our trained staff daily removes the seaweed, these works, are made in collaboration with local authorities, always respecting schedules to avoid disturbing turtles and other fauna.

    We would like to express our gratitude once again for your wonderful feedback and hope to have the honor of serving you again soon.

    Best Regards,

    Quality Manager
    Iberostar Paraiso Beach

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    Reviewed 12 June 2024

    I recommend DO NOT GO THERE! They will rob you. I booked 5 nights, had an emergency and leave earlier. One month later, they have not refund the amount for unused nights. Plus inside their "mall" everything is extremely expensive, and taxis charge you 3X the normal amount. DO NOT GO THERE.

    Date of stay: May 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled on business
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    Quality Manager Iberostar Mexico, Marketing at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach, responded to this reviewResponded 18 June 2024

    Dear Guest,

    We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing Iberostar Paraiso Beach for your recent holiday.

    Our main goal is to provide our guests with an amazing experience, exceeding their expectations at all times and we regret reading about the inconveniences you’ve been experiencing.

    We would like to emphasize that at Iberostar, service orientation and personalized attention to our customers are of the utmost importance and it is our priority to guarantee a memorable vacation for our guests. We can assure you that our team is following up your case and doing everything in their hands to assist you in a timely manner.

    We thank you for contacting us and hope that you had a good journey home.

    Attentively,

    Quality Manager
    Iberostar Paraiso Beach

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    Reviewed 11 June 2024

    A long overdue review but much needed as I know how useful these are for management, staff and other guests. This was our 10th time returning to an Iberostar property, so, you can say we like the brand. This time was just like all the others, perfect, fun and well worth the trip.

    As members, we do receive perks, we enjoy these and understand while this is type of vacation club isn't for everyone it works well for us, and IT IS NOT a timeshare. I will add this was helpful when the company implemented no dinner reservations. While our group of only 2 had no trouble most nights, we did have to move some things around last minute and they assisted with that wonderfully.

    I'll add the nightly shows do seem hit or miss. I remember years back every show was amazing, the music, singing, and dancing was something to not be missed. Then just post covid there was a change in entertainment companies and that was a HUGE hit. It was very poor, I will say this time seemed better but not the best. There was a happy medium and acknowledgement of when good shows were coming verses not so good shows. Honestly, we could not even sit through the Fairy Tales show it was terrible, but we were incredibly impressed with the Mexican Folklore. We miss the Rock shows and do not feel that it is worth it to pay for added 'better' shows in an all-inclusive. I know the staff are not fond of those outside companies shows either.

    We left no stone unturned this trip and tried a little bit of everything, from excursions to Dolphin swimming booked through W2M and Iberostar company, who I HIGHLY recommend. We participated in games, the pool/foam parties which are a hoot. This place means so much to us that, my boyfriend now fiancé proposed on this trip making it such a wonderful memory! The tattoo shop is so well maintained and wish more people knew about the amazing work William does. We utilized the on site photographers for a small engagement shoot. They worked us right in and took some wonderful pictures, even with our camera shyness.

    I cannot say enough good things about the staff, from grounds people, to club/prestige concierge to all the bartenders and we cannot leave out the Star Friends. We come back 1-2 times per year specifically for them. Below is a short list of names that deserve added recognition, unfortunately I don't carry my phone all the time to remember/write them all down. Delver, Hugo, Allen, Eirch and Frank, Demeitro in the club, the bartenders, Angel, Alejandro, Roger, Gabriel, and SO many more. The entertainment team that truly are considered friends, Eliut, Emily, Juliana, Daniel. We had servers that stuck out to us like Gilberto at the Smokehouse, and so so so many others.

    I also want to add that the shopping mall has some of the best food, though we are not picky and enjoy most of the restaurants and buffets. The mall also has Ek Balam Tattoo who has now done 2 of my fiancés tattoos and they are not only incredible artwork but some of the best healing tattoos I have ever seen. Highly suggest going to William!

    We cannot wait to be back! This vacation was one we will never forget!

    Date of stay: May 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Quality Manager Iberostar Mexico, Marketing at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach, responded to this reviewResponded 12 June 2024

    Dear guest,

    Congratulations on behalf of the entire team for your engagement! We feel very honored to have been part of this very special occasion.

    Also, we would like to thank you for your unparalleled loyalty towards Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and for sharing this positive review. Such pleasant feedback of our hotel is, of course, a great pleasure to read and confirms for us that our daily actions are worthwhile and that we are on the right path with our numerous efforts.

    We also appreciate your kind words towards our staff, whose kindness and helpfulness is one of our hotel's greatest strengths and we will definitely congratulate them all on your behalf for their contribution to your wellbeing whilst staying among us and we are certainly very proud of them all.

    Thank you for this positive feedback and we look forward to making of your wedding day a memorable experience.

    Best Regards,

    Quality Manager
    Iberostar Paraiso Beach

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    Reviewed 9 June 2024

    Excellent food and great service from Captain David Mariles Garcia. Wow his service and courteos attitude made our dinner amazing!!!Restaurant Mediterraneo. The wine recommendation from Jorge 1the somelier was excellent. Our server Angeles was very kind and attentive.

    Date of stay: June 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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    Quality Manager Iberostar Mexico, Marketing at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach, responded to this reviewResponded 13 June 2024

    Dear guest,

    We would like to express our appreciation for your kind words and positive rating of Iberostar Paraiso Beach.

    It is a pleasure to read your comments and it motivates us to maintain our standards. Of course, we will relay your compliments to our team, they will be delighted to know that they enhanced your holiday experience.

    It would be an honor to serve you again in the future.

    Kind regards,

    Quality Manager
    Iberostar Paraiso Beach

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    Reviewed 9 June 2024

    We had 3 families that stayed, total of 11 people and we all feel the same. The rooms were unbearable temperature wise. The thermostats were set and not able to be adjusted. It felt like it was 80 degrees in all our rooms, we all slept on top of blankets. Some staff were very rude. The food was awful! Stayed on 3rd floor, no elevators, traveled with some older family members and that made it very difficult to constantly climb 3 stories of stairs in sweltering heat after having to walk a mile from food to room. The resort grounds are huge and they have golf carts but they are always filled up. Can spend 20 min waiting for one so might as well walk. The buffets are all outside and it makes it unbearable to eat hot food in the heat for meals. Had a few reservation only restaurants at night in the air conditioning but reservations were full when we tried to book upon arrival. Not enough chairs at beach, were always full and we would go in morning. We have been to other all inclusive places that were so much better. You are also charged Adult price for kids 12 and older, at least we were anyway. Will never go back to an iberostar ever again. Spent over 5K and it was a total waste of money.

    Room tip: Go elsewhere
    Date of stay: June 2024
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    Quality Manager Iberostar Mexico, Marketing at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach, responded to this reviewResponded 12 June 2024

    Dear Guest,

    First of all, we would like to thank you for taking the time to share your impressions with us about Iberostar Paraiso Beach.

    We are saddened to know that your vacation experience has not been as perfect as it should be. Allow us to mention that we are proud to be an eco-friendly resort and we try to create awareness of our environment by making different ecological practices through our Wave of Change movement. For this reason, in order to reduce the environmental impact ,the temperature in our rooms is set to 22°C and they work with motion sensors. However, under our guests request our staff can assist you to set up to the lowest temperature

    On the other hand, it has been quite disappointing to know that our culinary offer did not live up to your expectations because a passion for gastronomy is one of the strengths of our company. Daily we strive to take care of our varied menus that combine quality and quantity following high standards. We will share your comments with our team of chefs because; at Iberostar we know that the well-being of our guests is the reason for our daily work.

    Also, we regret to know that the size of our complex did not suit your needs. Allow us to mention that Iberostar thinks about our guests’ needs and requirements and therefore, we have different Resorts with smaller facilities.We are sure we have the perfect Resort for you to have the relaxing vacations you were looking for.

    Once again we thank you for reaching out to us to notify us of your concerns and although it would appear that this was not the perfect fit for you and your travel party, we very much hope you will join us at one of our hotels on your next holiday to provide you with the exceptional stay that you and your family deserve.

    Best regards,

    Quality Manager
    Iberostar Paraiso Beach

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