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Five star, all-inclusive and supersized in all the right ways. More pools, more restaurants, more beach. Variety is the luxury here.
Grand in scale and with all the perks of its sister hotel, this is an all-inclusive that never feels repetitive. Transfer time? 20 minutes from the airport to chalky coloured sands, peacock-blue waters and choosing between four jungle-style winding pools. One is spa-quiet with a waterfall, another made for games and group splashing. Kids get their own pool, restaurant menus, Star Camp club and before bedtime shows. You? Everything from golf to Mayan massages, proper date nights (12 restaurants and a babysitting service) and dates with the kids (top marks to Star Rock Cafe and Texan-style Smoke House.)
This hotel is intentionally vast, so whether you’re craving atmosphere or escape, you’ll find it. Come with friends, family or as a duo and try everything - food, spa, scuba, shows - or do very little at all; siestas, sand and sunset walks.
Why we love Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach
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Wildlife pops up when you least expect it. Peacocks, tortoises and even flamingos use the pool gardens as a hangout.
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Foodie or not, the hotel's 12 restaurants ensure your holiday feels fresh and different every night.
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The beach is the super soft, picture-perfect kind. And you’re just steps from it.
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Day trips are easy from the Riviera Maya. Ancient ruins and wow-factor beach at Tulum, crystal clear cenotes in the jungle or Playa del Carmen’s bars and brilliant shops.
Holidays with a little extra 'wow'
Rooms
Hacienda-style rooms and suites keep things easy and simple but this sprawling beachfront resort also has choices. Pool-close rooms made for quick dips, suites where your terrace opens out onto the beach and interconnecting rooms that give families the layout they need. Design is simple and unfussy, with the location doing the talking.
If you’re here for the beach and the pool, this is a great entry-level room. Private balcony and jungle views.
- kingsize bed or two doubles
- air-conditioning
- television
- coffee maker
- unlimited purified water
- wi-fi
- hairdryer
- balcony
- 34m²
The same design as the Premium Room but with a lush jungle-facing setting.
- kingsize bed or two doubles
- air-conditioning
- television
- coffee maker
- unlimited purified water
- wi-fi
- hairdryer
- balcony
- 34m²
Closer to the pools and all of the action. These rooms offer maximum convenience making them great for young families or anyone who wants the quickest stroll to the heart of the resort.
- kingsize bed or two doubles
- air-conditioning
- television
- coffee maker
- unlimited purified water
- wi-fi
- hairdryer
- balcony
- 34m²
If you want a little more space to spread out, choose this. Lounge area, garden view and a location close to both the beach and the pool.
- kingsize bed or two doubles
- air-conditioning
- television
- coffee maker
- wi-fi
- hairdryer
- balcony
- 36m²
Two interconnecting rooms with garden or jungle views, designed for peaceful sleeping and seamless connection. Everyone gets room to breathe and to spend family moments together. Two bathrooms make things easier and baby equipment is available to borrow.
- kingsize bedroom
- double bedroom
- air-conditioning
- television
- coffee maker
- wi-fi
- hairdryer
- balcony
- 80m²
Step out of bed, onto your terrace and straight into the sand. These Junior Suites come with direct beach access and waves as your wake up call.
- kingsize bedroom
- double bedroom
- air-conditioning
- television
- coffee maker
- unlimited purified water
- Wi-fi
- hairdryer
- terrace leading to the beach
- 36m²
Facilities
There’s a big variety of restaurants. Go à la carte when you want to linger a little longer over the food and dip into the buffets when you want to eat well and get moving with your day. There are restaurants for comfort-food (Texan-style Smoke House, Mediterranean and American-style retro cafe) and spots - Mexican, Brazilian and French - for when you want to taste your way around the world. It’s all included - poolside snack bars and the ice-cream parlour too - just make a little note that some restaurants need a reservation.
La Plaza Buffet
Your all-inclusive buffet spot for full spread breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Bright, spacious and colourful. It starts with cereal, pancakes and eggs and moves onto Mexican specialities alongside pizza, pasta and a salad bar.
El Colonial French
Classic French, à la carte.
La Hacienda
Dive into authentic Mexican cuisine with tacos, fajitas and cochinita pibil: perfect after a day at the beach or in the jungle.
Hashiru Teppanyaki
The Japanese showstopping, where the cooking is done in front of you. Expertly rolled sushi and sizzling teppanyaki. A great date night and a brilliant family evening out. Reservations required.
Smoke House
A slow-cooked Texan-style night. Meats are cooked over wood and indirect fire making them juicy, tender and unforgettable. Expect bold flavours and hearty sides too. Reservations required.
Star Rock Cafe
Retro-cool American-style hangout with a classic menu and some Mexican twists. Think crispy wings, hamburgers and cheesecakes.
El Rodizio
A Brazilian buffet full of flavours. Cold and hot appetizers, fish, sirloin and everything from chorizo to corn on the cob. Reservations required.
La Dorada
Glossy floors, big windows and gold features, make this Med restaurant a delight. There’s sustainably caught catch of the day alongside Mediterranean meze, paella and and a chef’s favourite dessert station.
El Puerto Buffet
Lunch buffet with outdoor seating. Mexican favourites, international dishes, unfussy, fun and an easy refuel between pool and beach time.
El Mercado Buffet
Fresh fruits, warm bread and sizzling hot dishes. A brilliant breakfast day to fuel up for the day.
El Faro Buffet & Restaurant
A lunch and dinner buffet and restaurant leaning into Italian favourites. Pastas, pizzas, cold cuts, grilled meats and salads.
El Kiosko Beach Bar & Grill
Fast food on tap on the sand.
El Puente Ice-Cream Parlour
Poolside ice-cream shop.
Spa Sensations is where jet lag disappears and you get a tropical reset. Treatment rooms, a multi-jet whirlpool bath and a hydrotherapy circuit. An indoor pool, a multi-sensory shower, a Roman bath and a beauty salon. Fitness isn’t an afterthought either. The bright, well-equipped gym is joined by a cycling studio, yoga classes and kickboxing sessions. And if your idea of wellness is the fairways instead, there’s an 18-hole golf course within the complex.
Kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkelling - it’s all super close. Select watersports are complimentary for the first hour, including sailing, snorkelling and kayaking. This large resort is part of the Paraiso complex which has a PADI-certified dive centre on-site offering scuba, snorkelling and PADI courses.
Iberostar’s Wave of Change programme is feel-good responsible work. Every detail makes your stay more sustainable, from responsibly caught seafood to the elimination of single-use plastic. Smart energy and water-saving systems keep everything running efficiently and nature is always front and centre. Treading lightly, going circular, dining responsibly and keeping coral reefs healthy are all part of the purpose.
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