Cancun / Riviera Maya Conference Location and Accommodation Information - February, 2025
Conference Hotel: Iberostar Paraiso Complex
Conference Room: Isla and Tulum
Group rate hotel rooms are available for up to 3 days before and after the conference. Please book room quickly to obtain discounted rate and ensure availability - the discounted rooms tend to sell out. It the reservations link below is not available then please book directly with the hotel at www.iberostar.com.
ALL-Inclusive
The Iberostar All – Inclusive Hotels include hotel room, breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages, ALCOHOL, pool snacks, ice cream, churros, pool bar, mini bar in hotel room, fitness center, most fitness classes, all day Kid's Camp, nightly show, other activities.
Not included: Souvenirs, clothing, pharmaceuticals, spa, massages, golf, and babysitting (for children under 4 and outside Kid's Camp hours). Although tips and fees are included, the service providers are appreciative of extra tips for fabulous service, but it is not required.
PLEASEREAD the details below before booking your room as this hotel complex can be a bit confusing -- but more than worth the confusion. It's truly an incredible place with fabulous negotiated rates.
* Rooms must be booked for a minimum of 3 nights (hotel policy) * To book your room, after selecting the Reservations link, you will want to select the "Book" Tab * Please make sure that you select the correct hotel from the drop-down menu for your desired accommodation (hotel details and recommendations below) * If you require an elevator, please select Grand or Maya, or you may request the First Floor at the other hotels (which have a maximum of three floors) * Please note that when you receive the room rate it will be the TOTAL for your stay -- that is NOT the daily rate -- that is the TOTAL cost for ALL days you have reserved * The Check In Date defaults to 02/02/2025. Make sure to change the check-in to the appropriate date - 04/02/2025 (February 4, 2025- reservation dates are listed as Day/Month/Year). You can make your reservation for 3 or 4 nights. Although we are allowed group rates 3 days prior and post - sometimes it doesn't work on their system and it will state "Hotel not available". Do not fret, they should have rooms, but it may require an email request. (they are in the process of updating their systems - but that can take awhile). Simply book the room for the nights that are available (probably 04/02/2025 - 08/02/2025) and send an email to groupreservations.mx@iberostar.com requesting the additional nights to be added to your reservation. Feel free to copy ozlem@cmevacations.com on the additional room request.
HOTEL DESCRIPTION DETAILS
Iberostar has an agreement with Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, so make sure to provide your IHG One Rewards so that you can earn points.
The hotel complex has five 5-star hotels - with four categories. Please scroll to the bottom to see videos of each hotel.
The highest category (JOIA Paraiso) has access to everything whereas Maya Suites and Lindo everything but JOIA Paraiso and Del Mar and Beach have access to everything but JOIA Paraiso, Maya, and Lindo.
The negotiated prices are listed below as well as our recommendations.
ALL INCLUSIVE RATES WITH VAT TAX REMOVED (per night):
Hotel
Room
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
Child
JOIA
Suite
$658.22
$752.38
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maya
Junior Suite
$412.04
$470.78
$666
$846.52
$140
Lindo
Tropical View
$329.11
$376.62
$518.28
N/A
$109
Del Mar
Premium
$247.05
$281.60
$386.13
N/A
$82
Beach
Premium
$247.05
$281.60
$386.13
N/A
$82
Per person rate breakdown
Hotel
Room
Single
Double
Triple
Quad
Child
JOIA
Suite
$658.22
$376.19
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maya
Junior Suite
$412.04
$235.39
$222
$211.63
$140
Lindo
Tropical View
$329.11
$188.31
$172.76
N/A
$109
Del Mar
Premium
$247.05
$140.80
$128.71
N/A
$82
Beach
Premium
$247.05
$140.80
$128.71
N/A
$82
* Children fees: under 3 - free, 3 to 12 - child rate, over 12 - adult rate
* SPECIAL NOTE for group meetings, if paperwork is completed appropriately UPON CHECKING IN to the hotel, then Mexico allows the VAT tax (16%) to be removed for the days of the conference and one day before and one day after. Upon arrival at the Cancun airport, make sure that the immigration officer stamps your passport. To receive this VAT Tax exemption benefit, when you are checking in the hotel staff will need to make a copy of your passport as well as the official stamp placed by the immigration officials. Children are excluded from this benefit - the VAT tax will be included in their fees.
AMENITIES:
Hotel
Room Service
Mini Bar/F&B
Formal Dinner
Elevator
JOIA
24 Hours
Supreme
Every Night
Yes
Maya Suites
11 AM to 11 PM
Upgraded
Every Night
Yes
Lindo
11 AM to 11 PM
Upgraded
Every Night
No
Del Mar
NA
Excellent
3/week
No
Beach
NA
Excellent
3/week
No
** F&B - Food and Beverage
** Lindo, Del Mar, and Beach have three story buildings. If you have a problem walking up to two flights of stairs or getting children up the stairs, then please request the first floor on your reservation. Don't worry about carrying luggage - the porter will take to your room and pick it up for you.
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Excellent! 5 star!
I did the hospital medicine conference in Clearwater, the quality of presentations was the best I've ever experienced. Very good content!!! Also very nice staff to work with, especially prior to the conference, I had a couple questions and quick and helpful responses.
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CME Conference - Clearwater, Florida - May 7-10, 2025 - Hospital Medicine Update Sara G (Tampa, FL)
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Outstanding content and insightful lectures that I would gladly attend repeatedly to stay current in the world of hospital medicine. I truly appreciate all the presenters and staff who made this event possible.
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