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Iberostar resorts

All-inclusive resort brand · family-owned since 1956

Iberostar resorts

Family-owned Spanish-style beach resorts at every corner.

hotels
~100hotels
countries
14countries
rooms
33,500+rooms
founded
1956founded

The Iberostar story

By the shoptravel team
Last updated July 2026
Iberostar Grand Packard

Iberostar is the kind of brand travellers discover once and then quietly keep booking. A family-owned Spanish company with roots on Mallorca going back to the 1950s, it runs around 100 mostly beachfront resorts in various destinations.

What sets it apart is a clear sense of level. The resorts climb a simple ladder, from the easy, all-ages Iberostar Waves, up through the more polished Iberostar Selection, to the five-star JOIA at the top, much of it adults-only. You can move up or down that ladder without leaving a company you already trust, which is a large part of why people stay loyal to it.

Iberostar also takes the sea it sits beside seriously. Its long-running responsible-tourism program, Wave of Change, has pushed the group on plastic, seafood and coastal health, and it has become part of how the brand talks about itself rather than a footnote.

It is a Caribbean staple above all, strong in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Punta Cana and Montego Bay, with a whole second life waiting in Spain and the Canary Islands. Familiar and well-run, Iberostar is an easy resort brand to grow attached to.

Find your kind of Iberostar

Iberostar climbs a clear ladder of three tiers. Here is how to find yours.

Iberostar Waves

The casual core: relaxed, good-value beachfront for families and all ages.

Iberostar Selection

A step up, with upgraded rooms, dining and service.

JOIA by Iberostar

The five-star luxury tier, with many resorts adults-only.

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Iberostar — frequently asked questions

Is Iberostar all-inclusive?

Most Iberostar beach resorts are all-inclusive, across the Waves, Selection and JOIA tiers.

What are the Iberostar tiers?

Iberostar Waves is the casual core, Iberostar Selection is the premium tier, and JOIA by Iberostar is the five-star luxury tier, often adults-only.

Where are Iberostar resorts?

Iberostar has around 100 hotels in 14 countries, including Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Spain and the Canary Islands.

Is Iberostar part of IHG?

No. Iberostar is family-owned. It has a distribution and loyalty alliance with IHG under which some resorts are bookable through IHG as Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, but IHG does not own Iberostar.

Are Iberostar resorts good for families?

Yes. Iberostar Waves and Selection resorts suit families and all-ages, while the JOIA tier leans adults-only and luxury.

Reviewed by the shoptravel team

Chosen and checked by shoptravel travel advisors. Last reviewed July 2026.
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Booked Iberostar in Cancun through shoptravel and it was effortless — the property lived up to every photo.
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Loved being able to compare Iberostar and Iberostar side by side before booking. Great to see the whole Iberostar range in one place.
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Our Iberostar stay was smooth from search to check-in, and the team answered every question quickly, even a last-minute change.
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