Background
Iberostar is a Spanish company with many properties worldwide. The Iberostar Paraiso Maya is on the Mayan Riviera at Playa Paraiso, where Iberostar has a giant complex with five resorts, plus conference center, golf, shopping, and more. The Paraiso Maya is paired with the Iberostar Paraiso Beach, and was the most luxurious of the first four resorts. Guests at the Paraiso Maya can dine and play at the Paraiso Beach, Paraiso Lindo, and Paraiso del Mar resorts. (A fifth resort, the Grand Hotel Paraiso raises the level of luxury further, and launched Iberostar's 5-star "Grand Hotel" brand.)
Location of Iberostar Playa Paraiso is 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport; nearest town is Playa del Carmen. The Riviera Maya is terrific for family vacations: with Mayan ruins, eco-theme parks, coral reef, snorkeling lagoons-- read more.
The Hotel Iberostar Paraiso Maya has 386 rooms (all junior suites) and its sister resort Hotel Iberostar Paraiso Lindo has 424 more. This pair of resorts share a large freeform pool area, with kids' pool; six speciality restaurants, many bars, night club, discotheque. Guests at the Maya have 3 exclusive pools and some special services and amenities.
Iberostar Paraiso Maya - features for families
• Pools galore: eight pools, including five shared with the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo. The shared pools include a lake-style pool, lazy river, wave pool, kids' pool and activity pool. Guests at the Maya have 3 exclusive pools.
•lush grounds: kids love to spot peacocks, iguanas, turtles, even monkeys
• Riviera Maya location: explore Tulum ruins, Xcaret and other eco-theme parks, coral reef
• kids club: for ages 4 to 12
• ice cream parlor
• watersports include kayaks, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, scuba demo in pool. Scuba is offered, but at an extra cost.
• land activities: tennis, bike tours, daily activity program, nightly entertainment; daily shuttle to Playa del Carmen
• room service is handy for families (24 hours)
Keep in mind about the Iberostar Paraiso Maya
- the grounds of this resort complex are large. Shuttle service runs approximately every ten minutes
- men need long pants for some restaurants; sandals are ok
- some guests recommend bringing aquasocks
- 24-hour doctor and pharmacy on-site
- there's a topless beach
- bring dollar bills for tips, and cash for extras such as hair-braiding and banana boat ride
Find out more about:
- See photos of pool areas shared with the Paraiso Lindo
- See Iberostar Paraiso Maya at the Iberostar site
- check visitors' comments at TripAdvisor.com (- enter "Iberostar Paraiso Maya" in the searchbox: make sure you read comments for the right resort!)
This brief profile is meant to introduce this resort to family vacationers; please note that the writer has not visited in person. Always check resort sites for updates.
