Whichever name you want to call it; time share, vacation club, resort membership, vacation ownership, etc. They are giving you a sales 'pitch' to sell you a membership to vacation at their resorts. It was fairly aggressive, to us. I'm so glad to hear it is working for you. 😊 We don't like to be locked into only one resort brand for a multitude of reasons but if it is working well for you guys then that is awesome. 👍
Thank David! I did not dance to the song but maybe next time lol! This was our first foray into the Iberostar brand and we enjoyed it. They seem to have a good balance between quality and price (at the moment). They are opening a new 'Grand' in Peru that looks beautiful. I have added it to my ever growing list. 😁 Enjoy your weekend!
I stayed at Iberostar Quetzal in 2022 (loved it). Planning for 2024... would you recommend the Lindo over the Quetzal? Family of 4, kids age 15 and 13. Thanks!
I haven't stayed at Quetzel yet so I can't compare but we have stayed at A LOT of all-inclusive resorts with our kids and I think Lindo or Maya are a great pick for teens, better than Beach and del Mar. They have the water park and Lindo and Maya are closest to the beach sports activities. The kids club was pretty big on sports for the older kids but there was cooking and environmental conservation activities if they want to mix things up. Sorry, I can't compare but we were impressed with Lindo and Maya so much so that it is on our list for a 3 generation family celebration.
@@victoriathomas721 We were there last Fall. We had no problem finding a chair by the beach most times of day. We tend to go back and forth between pool and beach. Usually beach in the AM and pool in the afternoon for activities. They don't skimp on the amount of beach seating.😊
Did you visit axel-Ha or Xcaret ? We see price has more than doubled since we were here many years ago so may pass on it.However I was wondering if those parks still require the environmentally safe sunscreens ( protect dolphins etc )
I believe that they do require reef safe sunscreen now. It is much easier to find now than in past years. Yes, prices are higher than I have ever seen them. Clearly they are making up for the lost revenue through COVID. 🙄
Hi! Grand Paraiso guests can access all of the resorts. Paraiso Maya guests can access Maya plus Lindo, Beach & Del Mar Paraiso Lindo guests can access Lindo plus Beach and Del Mar. Paraiso Beach guests can access Beach and Del Mar Paraiso Del Mar guests can only access Del Mar. Hope that helps. 😊
Thank you! The kulkulkan bar is at Paraiso Maya just past the check-in area. I believe it is technically only accessible for guests of Maya and Grand. They keep an eye on wristbands for access. I don't think anyone would care about taking pictures. You may only be noticed if you grab a drink from the bar. 😉 Good luck! I can send you some pics if you don't manage to get any. 😊
There are a few but not many. They have glass bottles in your room and refill stations all around the resort to reduce plastic waste. I like to bring my own thermal one to reuse.😊
We are planning on going soon. Would to say this is a resort that is pretty free to roam around without feeling like you can’t go in this section because it’s for supreme members? We want to feel like we are not closed off from anything. Thanks for the video.
If you want the freedom to roam everywhere then staying at Maya gives you access to ALL of the family resorts, bars and restaurants. That being said, I would say that Lindo does not feel closed off at all. The only thing you can't access are a few of the Maya's restaurants and bars. Lindo gives you a good experience with lots to do while costing a bit less. You can access all of the pool areas and beach so there are not many places Lindo guests can't go. Have a great trip! 😊
Highly recommend! Book a room near the young's children's play area so you can enjoy the balcony and some bevys while your little one has a nap. I also really like Hotel Marina El Cid and Ventus El Cid. Two halves of the same resort. Also excellent family resorts. We took our kids there 4 times when they were little. 😊
@@newtravelescapes Amazing. Thanks for a quick reply. How about these ones: Grand Sunset Princess Ocean Riviera Barcelo Maya We are aiming for these 4 (+ Iberostar Selection Paraiso), I'll also check other one you recommended!
@@lukarusovac my pleasure! For me, the Barcelo's are a bit too big but that is personal preference. Others in our group like to have lots to explore. ☺️ I have heard very good things about Ocean Resorts. I haven't stayed at one yet but it is on my list. I have heard you get a great bang for your buck. 👍 Grand Sunset, I haven't stayed at but it gets good reviews so that says a lot about how others feel about it. I enjoyed Iberostar Lindo because you can explore Del Mar and Beach if you want to but there is everything you need if you don't want to leave. Iberostar Maya is a bit of a step up from Lindo with the rooms but everything else is pretty much the same. Have fun exploring your options!! 😉
Great video! Thanks for all the great insights!
You're very welcome! 😊
Great review by the way. I am sending it to the family for our trip in January !
Thank you! Have a great time on your trip! 😊
We are going in January too! Sooo excited, as this will be our first time there :)
It’s not Time Share. It’s a membership that allows as many visits as you please a year. We bought it and, up till now, it seems a great choice.
Whichever name you want to call it; time share, vacation club, resort membership, vacation ownership, etc. They are giving you a sales 'pitch' to sell you a membership to vacation at their resorts. It was fairly aggressive, to us.
I'm so glad to hear it is working for you. 😊 We don't like to be locked into only one resort brand for a multitude of reasons but if it is working well for you guys then that is awesome. 👍
It doesn't seem explicitly stated on the website but are the SPAs a pay per usage or included as part of being at the lindo?
Spa treatments are paid per usage.
Hi Nancy, great tour as usual! Did you dance to the Iberostar song? Iberostar has so many resorts that you can make videos until you retire. take care
Thank David! I did not dance to the song but maybe next time lol!
This was our first foray into the Iberostar brand and we enjoyed it. They seem to have a good balance between quality and price (at the moment).
They are opening a new 'Grand' in Peru that looks beautiful. I have added it to my ever growing list. 😁 Enjoy your weekend!
Is there room service?
Yes from 11am to 11pm
I stayed at Iberostar Quetzal in 2022 (loved it). Planning for 2024... would you recommend the Lindo over the Quetzal? Family of 4, kids age 15 and 13. Thanks!
I haven't stayed at Quetzel yet so I can't compare but we have stayed at A LOT of all-inclusive resorts with our kids and I think Lindo or Maya are a great pick for teens, better than Beach and del Mar. They have the water park and Lindo and Maya are closest to the beach sports activities. The kids club was pretty big on sports for the older kids but there was cooking and environmental conservation activities if they want to mix things up. Sorry, I can't compare but we were impressed with Lindo and Maya so much so that it is on our list for a 3 generation family celebration.
Quetzal is a grade less than lindo/maya. It's more old, less territory, mire animals but better beach/ calmer water
What time of year did you go, and did you have to grab a beach chair extremely early in the morning?
@@victoriathomas721 We were there last Fall. We had no problem finding a chair by the beach most times of day. We tend to go back and forth between pool and beach. Usually beach in the AM and pool in the afternoon for activities. They don't skimp on the amount of beach seating.😊
Did you visit axel-Ha or Xcaret ? We see price has more than doubled since we were here many years ago so may pass on it.However I was wondering if those parks still require the environmentally safe sunscreens ( protect dolphins etc )
Oops Xel-Ha
I believe that they do require reef safe sunscreen now. It is much easier to find now than in past years.
Yes, prices are higher than I have ever seen them. Clearly they are making up for the lost revenue through COVID. 🙄
Hello, as a guest of the Lindo Hotel, can you use the large water park with the slides?
You sure can. 😊
Which hotels do you stay at and have access with the neighbor hotels if I stay at the iberostar paraiso is there access to any others
Hi! Grand Paraiso guests can access all of the resorts.
Paraiso Maya guests can access Maya plus Lindo, Beach & Del Mar
Paraiso Lindo guests can access Lindo plus Beach and Del Mar.
Paraiso Beach guests can access Beach and Del Mar
Paraiso Del Mar guests can only access Del Mar.
Hope that helps. 😊
Great video but if i stay on paraiso lindo can I take photo's on kukulkan bar? Or That área its restricted for people Who are on paraiso lindo
Thank you! The kulkulkan bar is at Paraiso Maya just past the check-in area. I believe it is technically only accessible for guests of Maya and Grand.
They keep an eye on wristbands for access. I don't think anyone would care about taking pictures. You may only be noticed if you grab a drink from the bar. 😉 Good luck! I can send you some pics if you don't manage to get any. 😊
Are unopened water bottles avaialbe at the resort?
There are a few but not many. They have glass bottles in your room and refill stations all around the resort to reduce plastic waste. I like to bring my own thermal one to reuse.😊
We are planning on going soon. Would to say this is a resort that is pretty free to roam around without feeling like you can’t go in this section because it’s for supreme members? We want to feel like we are not closed off from anything. Thanks for the video.
If you want the freedom to roam everywhere then staying at Maya gives you access to ALL of the family resorts, bars and restaurants.
That being said, I would say that Lindo does not feel closed off at all. The only thing you can't access are a few of the Maya's restaurants and bars.
Lindo gives you a good experience with lots to do while costing a bit less.
You can access all of the pool areas and beach so there are not many places Lindo guests can't go.
Have a great trip! 😊
Hey would you recommend this hotel, we have 1 year old kids? or do you have any other recommendation?
Highly recommend! Book a room near the young's children's play area so you can enjoy the balcony and some bevys while your little one has a nap.
I also really like Hotel Marina El Cid and Ventus El Cid. Two halves of the same resort. Also excellent family resorts. We took our kids there 4 times when they were little. 😊
@@newtravelescapes Amazing. Thanks for a quick reply. How about these ones:
Grand Sunset Princess
Ocean Riviera
Barcelo Maya
We are aiming for these 4 (+ Iberostar Selection Paraiso), I'll also check other one you recommended!
@@lukarusovac my pleasure!
For me, the Barcelo's are a bit too big but that is personal preference. Others in our group like to have lots to explore. ☺️
I have heard very good things about Ocean Resorts. I haven't stayed at one yet but it is on my list. I have heard you get a great bang for your buck. 👍
Grand Sunset, I haven't stayed at but it gets good reviews so that says a lot about how others feel about it.
I enjoyed Iberostar Lindo because you can explore Del Mar and Beach if you want to but there is everything you need if you don't want to leave. Iberostar Maya is a bit of a step up from Lindo with the rooms but everything else is pretty much the same.
Have fun exploring your options!! 😉
It's pronounced "leen-doe"
Thanks