What We Love
- Take the time you need to de-stress at the luscious oceanfront spa, featuring Turkish baths and Thai massages.
- Indulge your sense of luxury with cool towels and chilled cocktails.
- Mingle with fellow travelers and guests with drinks and unbelievable ambiance aboard an old Spanish galleon.
Things to Know
- The resort is only 35 minutes from the airport.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfer
- This resort is open exclusively to adult guests.
Resort Details
- Bella Vista
Buffet
- Casa de la Playa
Mediterranean
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- El Galeón
Steakhouse
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- Hashira
Japanese
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- La Perla
Lunch Buffet
- La Tentazione
Italian
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- Le Tourbillon
Gourmet
Dinner reservations are subject to availability for dinner reservations prior to arrival, please contact customer service desk at the respective hotel.
- The Grand Cellaran exclusive cellar with more than 200 wines importedfrom the most prestigious world wine regions
- Various Lounges/Bars- Robusto- Perla- Mirador- Larimar- La Escala- Cala Esmeralda
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children not allowed
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Disco
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible rooms
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Business services†
- Children not allowed
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Disco
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Golf†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Library/Reading Room
- Liquor store†
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Nightclub†
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Poolside snack bar
- Safe deposit box
- Sauna
- Shops and commercial services†
- Spa†
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports†
- Star Wedding Package, Silver Star Wedding Package, Gold Star Wedding Package. Please contact wedding coordinator for complete information, locations and to reserve a date.
† Fees may apply
- Billiards
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-siteFit & Fun Fitness Program
- GeneralOther activities include:
- Aerobics- Yoga- Shooting tournaments- Archery- Basketball- Cycling- Billiards- Bocce- Gymnastics- Table tennis
- Golf †18 hole P.B. Dye golf course
Green fees, carts are at an additional charge. ($) - Motorized Water Sports †
For an additional fee take diving lessons at a CDC PADI GOLD PALM RESORT diving center, run by DRESSEL DIVERS INTERNATIONAL. This center organizes numerous boat trips and scuba diving and snorkeling excursions, as well as diving lessons.
- Nightclubs
- Non-Motorized Water SportsKayaking, windsurfing, beach volleyball, catamarans, aqua gym, the scuba clinic and snorkeling.
- Pool
Three pools, including an activity pool and lake pool.
- Sauna
- Shopping †
- Spa †
- Steam bath
- Tennis court
- Gambling †Spend an entertaining evening enjoying popular casino games like Blackjack, Poker, Roulette and Slot Machines (bar is included)
- On-Site Entertainment
Live nightly shows in theater/disco/casino
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
15936 reviews
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Oct 12, 2025Great vacation!
We just spent 6 days at JOIA Iberostar and it was the perfect combination of relaxing and fun! Jose (concierge/butler) took great care of our entire group throughout our stay and made sure everything was perfect. The entertainment team led by Yeli and including Shaggy, Sugar, Smilie and Dali were so much fun and kept us entertained every day! The wait staff quickly learned our names and food and drink preferences and greeted us as old friends. My wife shed some tears saying goodbye to Altagracias at the buffet. The restaurants were fantastic - food, decor, drinks, and service were above and beyond what we expected. The beaches and pools were pristine and well tended. The water was warm but refreshing and seaweed was minimal. The sand was white and soft and did not disappoint. If you are debating booking this resort - just do it! You will not be disappointed!
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Oct 12, 2025
Incredible staff and beautiful resort
Jose was absolutely amazing! He took such great care of us during our vacation. We cannot say enough good things about him. The Joia Iberostar family was wonderful to us throughout our stay. The entertainment staff (Yeli, Sugar, Dali, Shaggy, and Smilie) were so much fun and helped us find the right balance between active and relaxing. The food was wonderful and was better than we have come to expect from an all-inclusive. Altagracia at the buffet was a gem, the wait staff that took care of us at the many restaurants made us feel like family, and the beach and swim up bar team made sure we were hydrated without hovering. There was not one member of the Joia Iberostar team that didn’t go above and beyond! A special thank you to the many groundskeepers. The resort is gorgeous and well maintained. They work incredibly hard and do not get enough recognition for their work in the sweltering heat of the Caribbean. For those that say the resort is “dated”, I respectfully disagree. It has an old world charm mixed with a carribean vibe that I adore. This was our 5th trip to the Dominican Republic and our 4th resort and we will be back to Joia!
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Oct 08, 2025
A couple from ohio visiting the DR
What an amazing resort!!! Golf, beach, nightly entertainment, games by the pool, and amazing food at every restaurant! Isaac and Ery were the best hosts, and Jesus was our butler (i hate cashing him that, but he was a huge hero in navigating the resort and the schedule). I would recommend this place to anyone! It is adults only, so mostly quiet, even though there were quite a few people.
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Oct 07, 2025
Over the top friendliness and care and wonderful smiles and greetings
Garcia coffee Gilbert reception Ortiz buffet Karen excursions Housekeeping staff EXCELLENT Julia poolside drinks Manushka Every single person on your staff was friendly, Always greeted with a smile in a word Always helpful patient Excellent pampering! It is not worthy that we were on several excursions and those guests did not have the over the top experience we did In fact, they said they were rude... The palace. Rui. Hard Rock with the places they are staying at. Thank you for an amazing experience
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Oct 07, 2025Dominican Republic Iberostar
Houston and Jose provided excellent butler service. 24/7 if we needed anything they made it arrive in a reasonable amount of time
- AdvisoryPre-reservation is suggested Reservartions allowed up to 7 days before check in
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- Minimum Guest Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
Spring Break Policy - Bookings in the months of March and April will be subject to the following conditions:
- The minimum age requirement for check-in is 18. One parent or chaperone at least 25 years of age will be required per room for check-in.
- Students/youth between 16 and 23 years of age. Adults accompanying are responsible for the students’ behaviour. of the remaining nights.
- In the event that any guests engage in inappropriate behaviour or cause physical damages to the facilities, the Hotel Management reserves the right to expel the said guest without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed