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Majestically set next to the turquoise waters and powdery white-sands of Maroma Beach, paradise only gets better at Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar. This all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Mayan Riviera offers families in search of a vacation full of luxury and tropicality. Sleek accommodations are ready to wow you the minute you step in your guestroom with comfortable bedding and unparalleled amenities. Marble bathrooms will come complete with a walk-in shower and/or bath tub. 
Meanwhile, a terrace or balcony will boast fabulous views of the gardens, jungle or Caribbean Sea. For those who prefer some drinks in the room, an in-room minibar will be restocked daily for your convenience. Requesting a Superior Junior Suite, you’ll be perfectly located on the ground floor, providing an advantageous access to the beach. Additionally, Superior guests will receive complimentary access to Spa Sensations wet areas and enjoy a nightly turndown service.
Lined with lounge chairs and luxe cabanas, find your perfect toes-in-the-sand, sun-worshiping spot on the pristine beachfront at Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar. Jump into every water sport with total abandon with the likes of kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing and catamaran sailing. Moreover, the dive center can provide PADI certification courses and set you up with extraordinary expeditions at nearby coral reefs. Surrounded by nature, indulge with plenty of relaxation and stunning views from three outdoor pools. One of the largest in the Riviera Maya. the centerpiece is a humongous lagoon-style pool with a swim-up bar. Whether its bingo and board games, or a variation of sports games in the pool, you’ll find plenty of challenges at Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar. Spend the day perfecting your tennis game on the courts. Golfers can decide to test out their golf skills at a professional 18-hole course, designed by Pete Dye.
The Vacation of Your Dreams
The kiddos can have plenty of good times at Star Camp. This facility features a mini-chef kitchen, a multi-adventure course, video games and various courses on the importance of the environment. Furnished with the latest exercise equipment and machines, never miss a workout at the fitness center at Iberostar Paraíso Waves del Mar. Get an energizing workout at the cycling studio which offers a stellar line-up of daily classes. Keep moving in two multi-sport rooms where you can try yoga, 
kickboxing, Zumba, body pump, boot camp and more. After a demanding workout, treat yourself to a day of relaxation at the full-service spa. This area specializes in a variety of 20 different massages and tons of treatments, in addition to a beauty salon. Iberostar features an Aliveness Program to reconnect to your body and spirit, rediscovering your own unique relationship with nature.
Represented by cuisines of Brazil, Mexico, Italy and the Mediterranean, a culinary journey of flavor awaits at five themed restaurants. If you’re looking for post-dinner cocktails, bartenders at four bars will pour endless concoctions. Kick off a memorable evening at Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar with a professional show put on each night. Magic, juggling, music and dancing will set the stage for a truly memorable evening in paradise. For those who like to party, pay a visit to the Star Wars-themed nightclub for a night out worth remembering. Looking to get hitched? Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar provides flawless services that capture and create all the most important moments for your wedding day. Best of all, guests receive free-flowing access to all the amenities and facilities at the neighboring Iberostar Paraíso Beach. Experience the full allure with the selection of restaurants and bars, as well as outdoor swimming pools.
A Step Above the Rest
Defined by an awe-inspiring Mexican colonial-style, this all-inclusive resort boasts sprawling grounds that are full of lush surroundings and wildlife. As a matter of fact, the inhabiting residents include a colorful array of ducks, swans, flamingos and peacocks. Add an infinity of activities, leisure options, nightly entertainment and superior service, and your getaway will be set in motion. Now, with that all being said, wouldn’t Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar make the perfect destination to have a heavenly experience?
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS TO IBEROSTAR WAVES PARAÍSO DEL MAR:
Iberostar Waves Paraíso del Mar has all that families need for an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico. Thereupon, we also have a Resort Listings Page where you can take a look at some alternative resorts.
GARDENS AND POOLS
The three outdoor pools are completely surrounded by nature. The largest measures 860 feet in length and has been designed for the whole family to enjoy. There is enough space in these pools for those who like to relax under the artificial waterfalls and for those who prefer to keep fit and enjoy the activities organized by the entertainment team.
DIVE CENTER
Take a PADI certification course or discover the depths of the Riviera Maya alongside experienced divers. Dive trips can be done along the entire coast of Playa del Carmen, in the cenotes of the Yucatán jungle, or on the island of Cozumel. Go turtle watching and scuba dive around shipwrecks with Dressel Divers, conveniently located at the hotel beach.
ENTERTAINMENT
The hotel ensures an endless array of fun and exciting activities scheduled throughout the day and led by the Star Friends entertainment team. You’ll enjoy fun activities, such as bingo and board games, sports including games in the activity pool, and also the professional shows put on each night to make sure both kids and parents have a blast: magic, juggling, music and dance for all audiences.
GOLF COURSE
Golfers will enjoy the professional18-hole course, Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf, located within the hotel complex and designed by Pete Dye, it fields four sets of tees to accommodate pros and beginners alike. It’s also home to a clubhouse with shops and restaurants, as well as packages and special rates for Iberostar guests.
STAR CAMP
The children’s activity program Star Camp is a total hit with families. The program is divided into age groups where children can learn to cook at the mini-chef kitchen, put themselves to the test on the multi-adventure course or simply play video games. Kids can discover the importance of caring for the environment in Starky’s garden with puppet and recycling workshops, or simply bounce on the trampolines and much more.
ALIVENESS
Aliveness offers you a unique opportunity to reconnect body and spirit and rediscover your own unique relationship with nature. You are invited to listen to your body, to indulge it with a relaxing treatment or spa session, to engage it with movement, and nourish it with healthy foods.
SPA SENSATIONS
Start the day in the hydrotherapy circuit and soothe your muscles in the multi-jet whirlpool tub, the steam room, Roman bath, sauna, or multi-sensory shower. Continue your experience with a facial made of plants, collagen, or caviar, and then treat your whole body to JapaneseJin-Shin, shiatsu massage, Thai massage, or hot stone massage. Experts will be happy to help you select from over 20 different massage options. To finish up your relaxation session, enjoy a treatment at our beauty salon, which offers manicures, pedicures, hair treatments, Caribbean braids, and more.
NEAR POOL DOUBLE
The Near Pool Double rooms are located right by the beach and pool to ensure that you make the most of the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy the views of the gardens or jungle surrounding the hotel from your private balcony
ROOM VIEW: Garden or Jungle
DOUBLE
The Double rooms come equipped with every amenity you’ll need. Relax on your private balcony overlooking the jungle that surrounds the hotel as you decide in which of the many restaurants you’d like to have dinner, which sunbathing spot on the beach is best or which of the entertainment team’s activity excites you most.
ROOM VIEW: Jungle
JUNIOR SUITE
The spacious Junior Suite is located by the beach and pool so you can be the first to take a refreshing morning swim. Between dips, enjoy a cool drink from the minibar as you lounge on your private balcony and take in views of the surrounding gardens or jungle.
ROOM VIEW: Garden or Jungle
JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN FRONT
The views of the Caribbean from the Junior Suite Ocean Front are so breathtaking that you’ll find it hard to tear yourself away. Located on the hotel’s highest floors, the suite’s private balcony offers you the perfect spot to take in the panoramic views while you relax.
ROOM VIEW: Ocean
JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN FRONT BEACH ACCESS
Simply open the door of your Junior Suite Ocean Front Beach Access Leading to your own private terrace to feel the sand beneath your feet. This room offers ocean views and fast, direct beach access. Whether you like to be the first one at the beach in the morning or you prefer the sounds of the waves, this will be the perfect choice.
ROOM VIEW: Ocean
TWO BEDROOM FAMILY
The Two Bedroom Family Room offers ample space for your vacation with family or friends. Guests can make use of two connected rooms, one with two double beds and the other with a king-size bed. Both feature a bathroom, and a balcony with magnificent views.
ROOM VIEW: Garden or Jungle
SUITE PRESIDENTIAL
The Suite Presidential is the most luxurious of the hotel’s rooms. Take in the views of the Caribbean while you relax in the whirlpool tub on your spacious private terrace. The room includes a living area, dining area, kitchenette, fully-equipped bathroom, half bath and a spacious bedroom with king-size bed.
ROOM VIEW: Ocean
STAR ROCK CAFÉ
American menu with salads, cheese sticks, crispy wings, sandwiches, hamburgers, barbecue ribs, and sweet desserts including the Iberostar brownie and raspberry cheesecake.
EL MERCADO BUFFET
Buffet featuring Mexican specialties and international dishes. It boasts a salad bar and stations serving burgers, pizza, pasta and vegetables, live cooking demonstrations of grilled meat and fish, and much more for both lunch and dinner. At the breakfast buffet, choose from a wide variety of fruit, hot dishes, cereal, dairy products and more.
EL RODIZIO BRAZILIAN RESTAURANT
With a menu inspired by Brazilian recipes, you can enjoy a buffet with cold appetizers, including shrimp ceviche and hearts of palm with ravigote or cheese sauce. You’ll also find hot appetizers like terrine with fish over red pepper sauce and spicy pepper and beef empanadas. Complete your meal with chorizo slices, sweetbread, and sirloin with a side of seasoned potatoes, grilled vegetables, or corn on the cob and your choice of sauces.
LA DORADA MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT
À la carte fish and seafood specialties; a station featuring appetizers and Mediterranean mezze, rice dishes such as shrimp paella. It also features the fish of the day cooked ‘en papillote’, or grilled octopus; and a dessert station with a selection of the chef’s favorites.
EL FARO BUFFET AND RESTAURANT
At dinner, explore Italy through its gastronomy. Start your meal with an antipasti buffet before moving on to pizzas, pastas, and hearty dishes della Nonna. You can also enjoy traditional desserts such as tiramisu or panna cotta.
EL KIOSKO BEACH BAR
Feel the sand beneath your feet all day long by dining in the beach bar. Why not try the buffet or a selection of quick snacks?
LA CÚPULA LOBBY BAR
You can have a drink here at any time of day. It’s the perfect place for cooling off between activities or simply relaxing, or for sipping a cocktail into the evening. Try a caipirinha made following the traditional recipe!
LA PERLA POOL BAR
Enjoy a cocktail at this swim-up bar without getting out of the water or while lying back on a lounge chair.
TEATRO BAR
Grab a drink while you enjoy entertaining shows every day.
GALAXY NIGHTCLUB
Star Wars-themed nightclub where you can drink and dance until the wee hours of the morning.
