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Iberostar Paraiso del Mar Traveler Review :: "Breathtaking!"

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Summary of All Property Reviews Ratings based on answers from a total of 3 reviews (All Reviews) 10 is best 1 is worst
Feature	Ranking	Feature	Ranking
Cleanliness of Property	7.33	Quality of Property	9.67
Privacy & Quietness	6.00	Quality of Service	9.33
Courtesy & Hospitality of Staff	9.67	Accuracy of Website (marketing hype) VS. Actual Experience	9.67
Food and Dining Experience	8.00	Price/Value of Property	10.00
Safety Factor (Did you feel safe at property)	10.00	Quality of Beach (ranked closest beach if property is located off the beach)	9.00
Total Property Score: 8.87 | Average Star Rating: 5.00 out of 5

• 100% (3 visitors of 3) said they would go back to Iberostar Paraiso del Mar again.
• 100% (3 visitors of 3) said they would recommend Iberostar Paraiso del Mar to friends.

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The resort had only been open for 1 month when we arrived and we were needlessly worried. It was far more beautiful than we could have imagined with lush landscaping, marble walkways over fish-filled pools, flamingos wading, peacocks wandering, open air buildings with thatched roofs, and the longest pool I'd ever seen snaking through the resort from 1 end to the other.

The food was great, especially the a la carte restaurants and even the international buffet on nights when you don't know when you'll want to eat and don't want to make reservations. My only complaint is that they served mashed potatoes for breakfast and never for dinner!

The beach is huge with palm and banana trees dotted more in some places than others to give a canopy of shade with a bar shack that specializes in tropical drinks.

Our room size was adequate, but the bathroom was large and done all in marble. Every room had a balcony/terrace and ours looked out over a mangrove jungle path that had been tastefully landscaped with huge hibiscus bushes in bloom. I read alot of reviews where people comment on the staff, but to be honest, I don't believe we ever had a need to deal with any staff member other than waiters and waitresses and the room attendant. They were very sweet and accommodating as you would expect of anyone, but since we never had even one little problem, I can't say they went above and beyond. They were just nice.

The resort basically has 2 themes. One side is Moroccan in style, decorated with dark woods with intricate carvings, middle eastern pottery, brass, teak, etc. The other side has a lighter Caribbean feel in bright pastels, light wicker, and tropical flowers. It seemed to us that more Europeans stayed on the Moroccan side and most Americans/Enlish speaking guests were on the Caribbean side, but I may be wrong with that conclusion. We actually preferred the Caribbean side and the feeling of Mexico, but the other side was very beautiful.

The main bars in the lobbies and in the theater served top shelve liquors and champagne, but the wines were all Mexican and were terrible. I suggest you bring your own if you are a true wine drinker, especially if you drink RED wine. There are liquor stores in Playa, but the prices are a little high and the selection is limited for good wines. Be prepared.

All in all, our experience was fantastic. We have stayed at other resorts and think this one is probably the best if you like casual luxury and the amenities of a large resort without feeling crowded. Getting up early enough to get in the dinner reservation line was probably our only inconvenience, but that was just us.

Property Review
10 is best 1 is worst

Would you stay at this property again?: ... Yes
Would you recommend this property to your friends?: ... No
In your opinion, how would you classify the "style" of this property: ... Family Oriented
Possible Anwswers: Family Oriented, Couples Oriented, Mixed/Diverse in a Good Way, Mixed/Diverse in a Bad Way

• Cleanliness of Property: ... 5
• Quality of Property: ... 10
• Privacy and Quietness: ... 9
• Quality of Service: ... 10
• Courtesy and Hospitality of Staff: ... 10
• Accuracy of Website VS. Actual Experience: ... 9
  
• Food and Dining Experience: ... 9
• Price/Value of Property: ... 10
  
• Safety Factor (Did you feel safe at property): ... 10
• Quality of Beach (ranked closest beach if property is located off the beach): ... 9

Destination/Island Review
10 is best 1 is worst

Would you visit this destination/island again?: ... Yes
Would you recommend this destination/island to your friends?: ... Yes

• Cleanliness of Destination/Island: ... 5
• Options of Activities in the Area: ... 9
• Ease of Transportation (air, taxi, bus, shuttle): ... 9
• Quality of Beaches in the Area: ... 9
• Courtesy & Hospitality of Locals: ... 10
• Safety Factor (Did you feel safe in the Area): ... 10
  
• Local Restaurant Experience/Options: ... 9
• Price/Value of Destination (Does your dollar stretch?): ... 10
  

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