Iberostar - Iberostar Paraiso Del Mar
Riviera Maya, MXAll travelers
Our take
Five‑star all‑inclusive beachfront resort in the Riviera Maya rebranded as Waves Paraíso del Mar
- 388 rooms
- 1 dining venues listed
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Riviera Maya, MX
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 388
- Dining listed
- 1 venue
Five‑star all‑inclusive beachfront resort in the Riviera Maya rebranded as Waves Paraíso del Mar
Food & drink
StrongFood punches above the price tag with a strong buffet and multiple à la carte venues, though a 12-night stay may expose repetition.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Buffet praised at every meal
- Italian and Brazilian à la carte standouts
- Small taco spot at the market worth visiting
- Drinks called delicious
Heads up
- À la carte bookings open 7am and fill fast
- Lunch selection thinner than dinner
- Menus can feel tired after a week
Dining overview
Multiple international buffet meals plus unlimited specialty à la carte dinners, snack bar, lobby, pool and nightclub bars; reservation required for specialty three times per week
1 documented dining venues
Resort Menus
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Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
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Menu
Tailored Babor Ritual / 90 Min
Tamarindo Body Scrub / 30 Min
Express Facial / 25 Min
S.o.s. Sensitive Skin / 50 Min
Hrs® Lifting / 80 Min
Mankind Of Facial / 50 Min
Made With Siberian Ginseng, Taurine And Hops. Increases The Performance And Resistance Of Men’s Skin
A16 Detoxifying / 80 Min
Vitamin C / 50 Min
Collagen Botox Facial / 50 Min
Eye Treatment / 25 Min
Deep Tissue/ 50 / 80 Min
Hot Stones Therapy / 50 / 75 Min
Classic Swedish Massage / 50 / 80 Min
Ayurvedic Massage / 50 Min
Reflexology/ 40 Min
Athletic Sports Massage/ 50 / 80 Min
Sensations Signature / 4 Hands / 50 Min
Aromatic Massage/ 50 / 80 Min
Couple Massage / 50 / 80 Min
Sea Breezes / 50 / 80 Min
Kids Sensations
New Age Facial / 25 Min
Teens Massage / 50 Min
Spa Etiquette
Arrival
During Your Experience
Departure
Iberostar Playa Paraíso Resort
M E X I C A N
De Cochinita
Plant Based Pastor
Chili Burrito
Y Huitlacoche
De Calabaza
Pastel De 3 Leches
Sincronizada
A La Plancha
De Asada
Campechanos
De Suadero
De Fajitas De Pollo
Al Pastor
De Chuleta
De Carnitas
De Cochinita
Burrito De Pollo
Tacos Baja De Pescado
Quesadilla De Pollo
Burrito De Camarón
Gringa Al Pastor
Thank You For Contributing
Vegan
Gringa Al Pastor
De Cochinita
Pastor Vegano
Burrito De Chili Vegano
Y Huitlacoche
De Calabaza
Pastel De 3 Leches
Sincronizada
A La Plancha
De Asada
Campechanos
De Suadero
De Fajitas De Pollo
Al Pastor
De Chuleta
De Carnitas
De Cochinita
Burrito De Pollo
Tacos Baja De Pescado
Quesadilla De Pollo
Burrito De Camarón
¡gracias Por Contribuir
Vegano
MARISCOS SIN GLUTEN VEGETARIANO VEGANO PESCADO
Ensalada Tailandesa
Gyozas
Ramen Mushi
Yakimeshi Vegetal
Teppanyaki
Crema De Coco Lichi
100% Responsible Seafood
Thai Salad
Gyozas
Ramen Mushi
Veggie Yakimeshi
Teppanyaki
Lichi Coconut Cream
100% Responsible Seafood
Para empezar
Menu
Caprese salad
Beef carpaccio
Bruschetta
Marinated olives
Marinated artichokes
Fried calamari
Minestrone
Vegan carpaccio
Pasta salad
Caesar salad
Bocconcini salad
Cheeses and cure meats
Margherita pizza
Pepperoni pizza
Shrimp pizza
Quattro stagioni pizza
Meat lover’s pizza
Vegan supreme pizza
Chicken milanese with spaghetti
Mushroom risotto
Beef pizzaiola
600 gr) 800 MXN*
600 gr)
Fruit salad
Frozen truffle
Servicio family style
Ensalada De La Casa
Tomate
Pulled Pork
Salchicha De Cerdo
Coleslaw Cremoso
Dulce De Leche
Hamburguesa Brisket
Hotdog
Sin Guten Vegano Picante
Home Made Salad
Empanada
Pork Sausage
Creamy Coleslaw
Caramel
Brisket Burger
Hotdog
Guten Free Vegan Spicy
Beach
MixedA wide, well-maintained strip that shines in winter, but summer brings sargassum, strong smells, and rocky water entry that pushes some guests toward the pool.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Wide, well-kept beach strip
- Beachfront rooms with named-order service
- Winter months largely clear of seaweed
- Active cleaning crews during sargassum season
Heads up
- Heavy sargassum and odor in late spring
- Rocks at water entry
- Waves make swimming tricky at times
- Water not the vivid turquoise of Cancun
Detailed beach reporting coming soon.
Pools
StandoutLarge, warm, spacious pools are the reliable centerpiece, with plenty of loungers and party energy when you want it.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Multiple large pools, warm water
- Chairs available without dawn towel wars
- Foam parties and Tony the Tiger pool events
- Pool DJ and lively entertainment crew
Heads up
- Coatis knock over drinks poolside
- Some pool areas restricted for timeshare guests
Detailed pool reporting coming soon.
Rooms & suites
388 rooms388 well‑appointed rooms in low‑rise bungalows with balconies or terraces, king or double beds, minibar and free Wi‑Fi; top upgrade is ocean‑front junior suite with direct beach access
Standard Double Room
Base category in the low-rise bungalow buildings, with a king or two double beds, balcony or terrace, and a stocked minibar. Some buildings sit closer to internal golf-cart paths, so ask about a quieter location at check-in.
- View:Garden view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +balcony or terrace
- +minibar restocked daily
- +free Wi-Fi
Junior Suite
A step up in space from the standard room, with a seating area and balcony or terrace. Guests report these are near the pool areas in some buildings.
- View:Resort view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +separate seating area
- +balcony or terrace
Ocean View Junior Suite
Junior suite oriented toward the sea rather than the gardens. A middle-tier pick if you want a water view without paying for direct beachfront.
- View:Ocean view
- Sleeps:3 guests
Includes
- +ocean-facing balcony or terrace
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
StrongFor the price point, this over-delivers: strong food, big pools, and warm service that repeat visitors call better value than Dreams properties.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Outstanding value versus comparable Riviera Maya resorts
- Repeat guests booking Iberostar again after this stay
- Concierge and staff service genuinely memorable
- Solid rooms with stocked mini bar and amenities
Heads up
- $500 beachfront upgrades not always worth it
- Rooms show age (patio door seals, dated finishes)
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
Good fitA relaxing, jungle-flavored setting that works well for anniversaries and honeymoons, especially if you snag a beachfront room and lean into the quieter pool areas.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Champagne and strawberries for anniversaries
- Beach ceremony and wedding coordination praised
- Relaxing mangrove paths and wildlife
- Attentive concierge service (Salomon, Ricky, Scarlett)
Heads up
- Timeshare pitches intrude on lobby moments
- Sprawling layout means longer walks to romantic spots
Families
IdealA genuine family win: wildlife roaming the grounds, balanced entertainment for all ages, and enough activities to keep kids 3 to 17 occupied for two weeks.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Flamingos, peacocks, coatis, monkeys on property
- Kids activities plus disco and shows
- Shuttles every 10 to 15 minutes across grounds
- Handles large multi-gen groups well
Heads up
- Coatis can be aggressive around pool drinks
- Property size means lots of walking with little ones
Peace & Quiet
StrongThe mangrove setting and spread-out layout deliver genuine calm, with lively entertainment concentrated in pool and theatre zones you can easily avoid.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Peaceful mangrove paths and wildlife
- Rooms near golf-cart paths still quiet
- Spread-out grounds diffuse noise
- Relaxing pool atmosphere
Heads up
- Early-morning maintenance noise reported (6 to 7 am sanding, cleaning)
Star Camp kids’ activity programme, spa, fitness centre, four pools, disco and nightly shows, water sports (non‑motorized one hour daily included; motorized for a fee), golf access, PADI dive centre, convention facilities, beauty salon, babysitting, medical services
Water sports included
- catamaran sailing
- windsurfing
- kayaking
- snorkeling
- Hobie Cat
What guests say
High confidence917 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Watch-outs (recent)
Best suited for
What past guests say
“Everyone was very friendly, I'm grateful for the service and the motivation of the entertainment team.”
★★★★★
“Very good, excellent! The training team is very involved with the audience to provide a proper atmosphere.”
★★★★★
“Gabriel is an excellent worker, I enjoyed the karaoke in the lobby and we had a good time with my family”
★★★★★
“The animation team is great, especially Sofia, who did crafts – it was fun! The sea isn't great, though. It's dark and full of seaweed. We spent almost all our time at the pool, which was a real shame. Otherwise, the resort is fantastic, the food is delicious, and the view is amazing.”
★★★★★
“It’s a very great expérience to do with Sofia the « ojos de dios » you need to try it!”
★★★★★
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Videos

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Know before you book
- Rooms are considered dated by some guests
- Buffet food can be repetitive and mediocre
- A la carte restaurant reservations can be difficult to secure
- Resort is very large, requiring a lot of walking
What you should know
What to Know
The timeshare push is aggressive and persistent, the property is huge, and a few guests report cleanliness and illness issues you should plan around.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Shuttles every 10 to 15 minutes ease the walk
- À la carte bookings open at 7 am, book early
- Prestige Club upgrade adds tangible perks
- Filtered water refill stations in rooms
Heads up
- Relentless timeshare and spa sales pitches at lobby and pool
- No bottled water, only refill stations
- Cleanliness misses reported (sheets, room dust)
- Waterpark restricted to timeshare members or presentation attendees
Check‑in at 15:00, check‑out at 12:00; bring cash or card for spa, motorized sports, golf; reserve specialty dinner slots early
Good to know
- Some specialty dinners require reservations three times a week
- Motorized water sports and spa treatments cost extra
- Smoking in rooms or terraces carries a USD 300 fee
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Photo: www.iberostar.com
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- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- 1
- Menus
- 11
- Room categories
- 5
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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- Last updated
- September 13, 2026
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- 19 photos
- 11 menu docs
- 24 videos