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Joanne D
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 25 Jul 2024
We stayed at this resort in November 2024 and we were excited to return this summer. It was sad to find out our butler Charlie and front desk clerk Adrian no longer work there, but we found the current staff to be just as friendly and attentive.

Our butlers and concierge in building 70 were wonderful and so pleasant to deal with each day: Reuben, Luis, Antonio, Manuel, Alexander, and Marcello. They checked on us daily/nightly and took care of our individual preferences, and made sure we had rides to wherever we needed to go.

Asael from concierge in the Main Building gave us many rides to building 70 in the golf cart and was a personable on each trip.

Even though I had no intention of becoming a member, Jesus and Lolita worked with me for hours and came up with a plan that worked for us, and in the end I left a Prestige Member and cannot wait to take my next trip. Jesus was very helpful and took time to make sure everything was OK even after he went home for the evening!

Carlos in Prestige Club was very helpful when my sister got ill on a yacht excursion.

Finally, Leticia at the activity pool was fabulous! Many times I was down at the pool early by myself while the rest of my family/friends were still sleeping. She was so friendly and nice to chat with. She always made sure I had what I needed to drink.

While the workers and the beautiful surroundings are the highlight of our experience at the Grand (Joia), we all concurred that the quality of the food seemed to go down hill a bit. It wasn’t awful, just not as tasty as some other resorts we have visited in the last few years. It won’t stop us from returning and I cannot wait to go to the new Iberostar on Eagle Beach in Aruba once it opens!
Date of stay: July 2024
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Online Reputation Management, Owner at JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar, responded to this review
Responded 26 Jul 2024
Dear guest,

First and foremost, we thank you for being part of our Iberostar family!

Your friendly comment is an incentive for us to continue to the best of our ability so that all our guests feel as comfortable as you were in our hospitality. The fact that you could have a wonderful time in our hotel is an excellent confirmation of our efforts. Also, we sincerely appreciate your words towards our staff who are characterized by their kind and helpful manner. We will congratulate them on your behalf and we are delighted that they could enhance your stay with us.

Furthermore, we would like to thank you for your helpful feedback and will gladly forward it accordingly on your behalf. We attach great importance to every detail available to us in order to ensure that our guests always have a very pleasant stay in our hotels.

Thank you once again for sharing your review and we hope to see you again very soon.

Best Regards,

Quality Manager
JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar
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    Reviewed 25 July 2024

    Incredible dinner at The Venicia again!! Don't miss the awesome Italian restaurant: Melchor and Manuel took such great care of us. Even the chef came out to meet us. The filet mignon was to die for, and the risotto was a delicacy. We can't recommend the place more, and you have to make sure to say hi the the staff; the simply the BEST!!!

    Date of stay: July 2024
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    Online Reputation Management, Owner at JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2024

    Dear guest,

    It has been a real pleasure to read this excellent review of your recent holiday with us at JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar and we really appreciate that you took the time to write and share it with us and other travelers.

    The fact that we were able to exceed your expectations with our excellent standards in every area that characterize our company is of great importance to us. Also, we are delighted to read that you were very happy with our a la carte restaurant Venecia and we thank you for mentioning it. We will pass on your compliments to our team of professional chefs who work very hard on a daily basis to please our guests and confirmation that they are achieving this is always a great source of satisfaction for them.

    It is therefore very satisfying for us that you have kept us in your fondest memories and it would be wonderful to welcome you back again.

    Best Regards,

    Quality Manager
    JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar

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    Reviewed 25 July 2024

    We have been to 6 or 7 Iberostar Grand’s, and this was our second visit to the Iberostar (now JOIA Paraiso) and the Paraiso has slipped a bit. First off, the workers are still fantastic and go out of their way to make the visit special. Special shout out to Rey the towel attendant, who made sure my father was OK, after a fall on the first day.

    Food-Breakfast was not as good as in year’s past; just average. Lunch was good and dinner was great every night. Abraham Lopez was a fantastic server in the Gourmet, and I would recommend people ask for him to be the server. Also, it has now First come/First Serve (RSVP are taken at the Japanese restaurant). Wait times were anywhere from 30-1.5 hours so please be advised.

    The negatives-Housekeeping didn’t leave-soap, TP or water two of the four days. The lack of giving out water was a little frustrating. When you get a water, it is a a big bottle water, and when they leave them it’s only two per room. You can ask the bar for more, but it’s a pain not having water in the room.

    Other helpful employees: Estela at the lobby bar (quick and super friendly) Victor at the front desk, Roberto at the Gourmet and Freida.

    Date of stay: July 2024
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    Online Reputation Management, Owner at JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2024

    Dear guest,

    First and foremost, we thank you for your kind loyalty towards Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and also for choosing JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar for the second time.

    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 on your behalf for their contribution to your wellbeing whilst staying among us and we are certainly very proud of them all.

    On the other hand, it saddens us that we could not completely satisfy you on this occasion. We kindly remind you that our team is always available to assist you and make your stay much more comfortable.For future occasions do not hesitate to let us know if you have any requirements for the room, such as more water, our team will be happy to assist.

    We thank you for sharing your observations with us as they are an invaluable tool that help us to enhance our service and therefore, our guests' experiences.

    Once again, we would like to say how grateful we are for your opinion, and hope that Iberostar continues to remain in your holiday plans in the future. we remain at your faithful service.

    Kindly,

    Quality Manager
    JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar

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    Reviewed 24 July 2024 via mobile

    The Italian restaurant was fantastic.
    Cristina who greeted us was wonderful and attentive she even came and found us at the lobby bar when our table was ready.
    Eusebio our server was fantastic and so kind. The Manager Manuel was also so kind and attentive. I have two severe food allergies and they were on top of it all and made sure I was safe. We enjoyed our dining experience here such a great pleasure. I also am not a meat eater so there were great options for me. Make sure you stop in and see them. 💓

    Date of stay: July 2024
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Online Reputation Management, Owner at JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar, responded to this reviewResponded 25 July 2024

    Dear guest,

    We want you to know how happy we are that you had such an excellent holiday with us and thank you for sharing it with others.

    Allow us to mention that gastronomy plays a very important role in our hotel, it is fundamental to us that all our guests feel comfortable during their stay. Our team will be pleased by your praise, our staff is not only particularly hospitable but are also provided continuous training in terms of service and general working practice. Therefore we are very pleased that both the efforts of our employees and our passionately prepared gastronomy have left a good impression on you.

    Thank you again for sharing your motivating comments and we look forward to serving you again.

    Best Regards,

    Quality Manager
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    Reviewed 24 July 2024 via mobile

    Hector and Manuel in the Italian and Roberto in L'Atier made my dining experience beyond expectations. I am looking forward to dining in those restaurants again. As a solo traveler I look forward to and respect the people who recognize the needs of travelers like me

    Date of stay: July 2024
    Trip type: Travelled solo
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    Online Reputation Management, Owner at JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar, responded to this reviewResponded 27 July 2024

    Dear guest,

    It has been really good to read that you had such a great time in our hospitality and we want to thank you for sharing your experience.

    Confirmation that we were able to provide you with such a wonderful experience is extremely satisfying and we promise to continue working hard to achieve this every day. 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.

    Once more, we thank you for writing and sharing this wonderful review and we hope that we will be able to serve you again in the future.

    Best Regards,

    Quality Manager
    JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar

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    Reviewed 24 July 2024

    It was my first time that I had ever gone a resort. It was for my birthday (thanks to the insistence of my lady) and thank you to Redtag.ca for granting me such a special trip.

    The service was fantastic. Thank you to Victor and Salti for being of assistance and thank you to all the staff as well from the all the housekeeping, to the bartenders to the waiters. Daniel is the best bartender! Lots of "Mexican Water" 🤣🤣🤣🤣.

    The location is beautiful. The only drawback to the beach was the seaweed on beaches but it was still a nice place to be at. The also work on clearing it around the clock. We stayed by the quiet pool and it suited us perfectly.

    The food was good, there were a few hiccups with some of the room service food we ordered but other than that in terms of the buffets and restaurant choices, we were definitely spoiled for choice.

    Getting around was a breeze with transportation via carts available at all times of the night. The weather was nice as well during the time and we only had rain briefly during three of the 7 days we were there.

    We met some great people along the way and it was a time for the memory banks.

    Date of stay: June 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Online Reputation Management, Owner at JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar, responded to this reviewResponded 25 July 2024

    Dear guest,

    We would like first of all to thank you for choosing JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar to celebrate your birthday!

    Also, thank you for your great review of your stay with us. Our day to day efforts are to create a particularly pleasant atmosphere for our guests with the numerous services available in our wonderfully designed hotel, so your words confirming our success are really important to us. We will certainly extend your praise to all of our dedicated colleagues because we know we have quite a remarkable team here.

    We hope to have the pleasure of your company again, in the not too distant future at one of our Iberostar hotels.

    Best Regards,

    Quality Manager
    JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar

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