Overview
The 424-room, family-friendly Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach is an all-inclusive resort located halfway between Puerto Morelos and Playa del Carmen in Riviera Maya. This holiday complex is perfectly integrated into the tropical landscape.
Unlimited access to the facilities at sister hotel Iberostar Paraiso del Mar. Day pass from 9am to 6pm included at Iberostar Quetzal and Iberostar Cozumel (transportation not included)
Other fees include
- A Government of Quintana Roo environmental tax ranging from $1-7 USD* per person per night is to be paid locally to the hotel. *Subject to change.
Check in
3 p.m.
Check out
12 p.m.
Rooms
424
Inclusions
- Daily activities
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Gratuities
- Intro scuba lessons in the pool
- Online or mobile check in available
- All taxes
Rooms
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Jungle view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Jungle view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or terrace
- A/C
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Coffee maker (on request)
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view or Jungle view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view or Jungle view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony or Terrace
- Preferential location
- A/C
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Coffee maker (on request)
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view or Jungle view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view or Jungle view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Ceiling fan
- Balcony or terrace
- Sitting or living area
- A/C
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Coffee maker (on request)
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Jungle view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Jungle view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Preferential room location
- A/C
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Coffee maker (on request)
- 1 king bed, and 2 double beds
- Garden view
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, and 2 double beds
- Garden view
- Minimum 2 adults, maximum 6 adults
- Maximum 4 children
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- Balcony
- Ceiling fan
- Connecting rooms
- A/C
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Coffee maker (on request)
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view or Jungle view
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Garden view or Jungle view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- A/C
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Coffee maker (on request)
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 1 king bed, or 2 double beds
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 3 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- A/C
- Hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Safe
- TV
- Balcony or terrace
- Coffee maker (on request)
Amenities
Lobby
Lobby Seating Area
Lobby Seating Area
Aerial view
Beach
Pool
Spa Pool
Fitness Centre
Hashiru
La Hacienda
Aerial view
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Lush resort with lots of animals, good food and nice beach - would go back!
Caylee D (Calgary, Canada) on Jan 09, 2026
We spent 8 days at the resort from Dec 30-Jan 7. Here is my honest review: Good: - Lush grounds with many walking paths. They've left a large amount of the mangrove and they have also incorporated a lot of plantings on the grounds (this is different from other all inclusive resorts I have stayed at). We loved this aspect - Because of the above, there is an abundance of wildlife on the resort (coatis being the most common) as well as domesticated birds (flamingos, peacocks, swans, macaws). We even saw spider monkeys one day in the trees along the pool area! Lot's of different tropical birds on the grounds and at the beach. The coatis are very attracted to food and I could see some guests being annoyed; particularly around the pool area - The food was great for an all inclusive; with multiple choices at anytime of day. Loved the burger/hot dog/taco shack at the beach that was great for grabbing snacks anytime of day - You can pay ~$30 a person to access the Lindo property next door which has a ton of water amenities for the kids (kids pirate ship, wave pool and lazy river that was not open the day we went) - Some rooms have bathtubs - great for young kids - Friendly and helpful staff, golf cart transit system was great - Helpful app for getting around, making restaurant resos etc. - We liked how the room buildings are spaced out, with most having balcony's/views of the lush grounds and are only 3 stories tall - Strong drinks :) - You can take food anywhere (around the pool etc.). Different from other places I have stayed - Big pool that stretches forever! Lots of different seating areas in sun or shade Not-so-good: - The overall room cleanliness was just OK, not as good as I would expect. Our room could have used a good deep cleaning as the floor felt kinda grimy and under the beds was full of dust bunnies. In the closet you could see build-up of grime along the baseboards. Decor is outdated and tired - The towel game is super competitive here, except on changeover days - Pool is cold and no hot tubs. There were a couple small pools that we though were hot tubs (jetted) but they weren't! - Entertainment at night was just OK. A lot of repetitiveness in the activities (trivia) and even repeats of the same performances. They also didn't start until 8 or 9 most nights. Kid friendly activities a little earlier on a consistent basis would have been nice. We were there for New Years and the celebration wasn't to the level I have experienced at other resorts - The price of things in the on-site shops was extremely inflated. Even for basic things like tampons! Come prepared with all the things you need or go off the property to buy things (we bought some pool toys in Puerto Morelos at a fraction of what they were charging in the shops at the resort) - Spraying of pesticides on the property, especially around the birds. We saw a groundskeeper spraying pesticides pretty much at the flock of flamingos - Bathrooms around the pool were also not super clean and need a refresh Tips/Things to Note: - Download and use the app! It has so many helpful things. We figured out on our second last day that you can see the location of the different transit golf carts (to time when to leave etc. if you need a break from all the walking) - The beach is very far from the lobby (10-15 min walk depending on your speed). Factor this into your planning or perhaps request a room close to the beach or lobby depending on what you prefer. Main buffets are near the lobby although there are a couple lunch buffets near the beach that turn into al la carte in the evenings - Further down the beach out front of the luxury resorts there are some nice tidal pools. They didn't have a lot of creatures in them but enough to entertain our kids for a long time on multiple days. They loved it! - The a la carte restaurants are great but the nightly buffet was also pretty good most nights. We loved the Japanese restaurant for the experience.
Romance, Relaxation, and an Aggressive Amount of Hot Dogs
Andrew D on Jan 02, 2026
My wife and I stayed at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach for our honeymoon, and the experience exceeded our expectations. The resort offered a clean, well-maintained, and relaxing environment that was ideal for celebrating such a special occasion. The rooms and grounds were consistently very clean, and the natural setting—complete with animals roaming the property—added a unique and enjoyable element. We stayed in Building 31, which provided extremely convenient access between our room, the pool, and the beach. The pool area was thoughtfully designed, offering both a quiet side without speakers and a livelier side with music. We chose the quieter side but still enjoyed hearing the music in the background. The beach was more active, with a lively atmosphere, but never felt excessive. Dining was a highlight of our stay. The Smokehouse restaurant stood out, along with the beach grill and the taco station at the mall. The food was very fresh, particularly the salsas, which were excellent. Beverage service was efficient, and water and ice stations were always nearby. The staff truly elevated our experience. Marvin at the Smokehouse and Alejandro at the swim-up bar provided exceptional service—Alejandro even remembered our names and drink orders after the first day. While this is not an adults-only resort, we never found the presence of families to detract from our experience. We would absolutely recommend Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach for honeymoons, anniversaries, or any type of vacation. It was absolutely worth the price and stress of airports during Christmas time!!
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