JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar

The short version

Adults only (18+), and set up so that someone else handles the details: JOIA Bávaro by Iberostar, formerly Iberostar Grand Bávaro, includes butler service and 24-hour room service on Playa Bávaro. Three pools look out to the ocean, and the beachfront spa's hydrotherapy area is free for guests. Iberostar counts seven restaurants, along with a 24-hour gourmet station and a bar built inside a full-size sailboat. Look here for a honeymoon or a couples' trip.

Best for Couples Honeymoons Wellness & spa

Good to know

• Three ocean-view pools and a beachfront spa, where guests have free access to the hydrotherapy area.
• Iberostar's page cites seven on-site restaurants and elsewhere describes five à la carte restaurants plus a buffet. There is also a 24-hour gourmet station, and one bar is built inside a full-size sailboat.
• Butler service and 24-hour room service come with the stay.
• Golfers have the Iberostar Bávaro Golf Club, an 18-hole P.B. Dye course; ask me about the current arrangements for JOIA guests.

Before you book

Every guest must be 18 or older, so this one will not work for a trip with children.