Welcome to Iberostar Playa Paraso Golf Club, a stunning location surrounded by nature, exotic animals and ancient ruins. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Answer 21 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. No one will tell me not to tip though. Otherwise I generally tip my waiter/waitress 15-30%. You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. We will be staying for a few days and curious to everyone's tipping guide. Answer 31 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. The renowned golf course architect P.B. Also, I am a little concerned that you "are getting a bit hot under the collar - and that is something that is NOT wanted in this forum". I certainly appreciated reading different perspectives on the topic. How do you even know what they are paid in salary? Turtle Tips! We tip on par with what Andrea does, with the exception of Rene. And especially your room maid. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. Playa Paraiso. We tipped EVERYBODY from the airport to the resort to the food servers, bell hops, housekeeping, tour guides, you name it Far, far, far from being rich, but we are EXTREMELY wealthy - not in $$ and cents; but when you know you've been blessed you just gotta share the blessings. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. Their income greatly depends on it, as their salary is pretty small. The resorts should either do away with gratuities included or enforce the rules. oh and the girls who bring you ,your drinks at the pool every thime 1 dollar. This is equivalent to $129.00 dollars of their currency (1=129). thats why you must fill out the form. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. If you ask for something special (such as drinks for the mini-bar $1-2 is good). Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Pari dice re invented - See 9,287 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. I think we can agree to disagree on that one. aprata - When are you going? Playa Paraiso. Remember that if you give a GIFT you need to leave a note saying that its a gift and give your name/room number (I made up little cards on my computer with this information). There's the DIFFERENCE. They deserve it! ISLA MUJERES: How do I get there? When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Where to have taco drop off for PDC shopping? the question is "to eat or not to eat.". A complimentary comment to the management could aid in them being compensated even more in the form of raised pay or promotion. Where to have taxi drop off in PDC/5th Ave? Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. what is a decent tip? How do I know they don't really make a ton of money as opposed to what they say they get? There are some resorts where the acceptance of the tips are grounds for being fired. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Answer 31 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. I agree that they work very hard. We always tip in the restaurants and at the bars as well. 10 years ago Save You'll get lots of opinions on this one. I myself though take $2.00 and $1.00 bills. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. - See 9,286 traveler reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. Iberostar Grand Paraiso: Pari dice re invented - See 9,287 traveller reviews, 13,197 candid photos, and great deals for Iberostar Grand Paraiso at Tripadvisor. No charge. Re: how much to tip at iberostar grand? You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. I agree with poster RU-OK-2, I stayed for two weeks at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso in March 2018 and I tipped as he did. Well, you're not the only one who speaks to employees of these resorts and I've never heard your version or anything close to it. However, when your gratuity is included at a resort then why do you also feel it is necessary to pay several dollars each time a service is rendered? I hope you enjoy your stay at the Iberostar Grand Paraiso and keep your pesos for shopping! Oh, I forgot how many mansions I saw them living in. I also tIpped the shuttle drivers $2-3 dollars every time I needed a ride as I was staying in building 70 on the oceanfront and it was a long walk to the main areas of the resort. Although it is not necessary to tip they do appreciate it and I feel good service should be recognised. Gimmie a break! The Iberostar Paraiso Beach is centrally located on the Riviera Maya, near one of the Yucatan Peninsula's most beautiful white-sand beaches, Playa de Punta Maroma. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Tipping! When you have someone give you great service for 2-3 hrs. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. I guess you e-mailed your close resort manager friends today, to get this wealth of info and insight. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Not to mention the employees, understandably, favor those tippers. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? They deserve it! ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8909351', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand the week of Thanksgiving - I am counting the days.. thank you everyone for the advice! Thank you all for sharing - for some reason I was not notified of the answers in the email after the first reply, and I only got to read it all now! We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Bed and Breakfast Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Holiday Rentals Playa Paraiso Holiday Packages Playa Paraiso. It is a wide practice in Europe that the gratuity is included in your bill but also customary to leave a few coins at the table. How is the beach at Iberostar Paraiso resorts? Remember that if you give a GIFT you need to leave a note saying that its a gift and give your name/room number (I made up little cards on my computer with this information). Snorkel Rental? We tip while there. any advice would be. Playa Paraiso. I haven't been there yet, but I'm glad to know because I never would have guessed that tipping was expected at an all-inclusive. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? aprata - When are you going? Must add, although we tipped, some did not. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8469969', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airfare, transfers, hotel, taxes, meals, non-motorized watersports, and GRATUITIES are included. Alternatively, you may use. Excellence Riviera Cancun, Difference between Iberostar Paraiso Lindo vs Maya. They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. Actually though, I do. HONEYMOON Hotels & Resorts: Playa & Beyond, Ocean trips (Catamarans, fishing , Jet Skis and more, Browse all 123,480 Playa del Carmen topics . I have to wonder if this is why I have read so many negative comments on the butler service. This is certainly acceptable. You almost got it right. Iberostar Paraiso Maya Resort is a major five-hotel complex at Playa Paraiso in Playa del Carmen on Mexico's Mayan Riviera, located 30 minutes south of the Cancun airport. I think I have answered that. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. ", "I also think it is tacky to pick on a 79 year old man for sharing his experience and opinion.". . "In parts of the USA tipping must be much more common.". You and I share totally differing opinions, but I don't feel like you are being disrespectful. For me personally, at breakfast at lunch buffet: $1-2 breakfast but only if the coffee keeps coming and they get my juice. You're sharing your opinions and others are doing the same. The only problem I can see is if extra tipping becomes expected by the employees and they hold it against non-extra tippers. 3) Your latest post says only a couple people get some type of "bonus". The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). any advice would be appreciated! Thank you for any help! Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. When people rant, rave and write opinions as fact, I find it hard to do so. Buffet waiters I'd give $2 if they brought us beverages and kept our table free of dirty plates. Iberostar Grand Paraso hotel is designed with adults in mind. Alternatively, you may use. I may also add, it is a known practice for employees of certain hotels to pose as tourists and post comments on these wesites. We leave money each day for housekeeping since you might not have the same housekeeper each day. My co-workers and superiors are finding these comments quite interesting. I tipped her $2 every morning for her omlettes made to order. How do you know what the workers get in tips that are pre-paid? 2) You also mentioned you rarely tip, because the resort has included a gratuity in your bill, which is passed on the employees. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8217696', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? I was surprised at how many but they have that righ and I respect that. Who told you that the employees do not get compensated in an *all inclusive* resort? I also bring small gifts to give out. Perhaps they have become accustomed to the *big* tippers and only concentrate on them. You have already paid your *premium* price for this service. You certainly dont have to tip what you would at home, but the guideline the previous poster gave are very good. We only left a $5 tip. Riviera Maya Playa del Carmen Playa Paraiso Playa Paraiso Hotels Iberostar Grand Paraiso 9,267 reviews #1 of 6 all-inclusives in Playa Paraiso Save Share Avenida Del Sol 309 Carretera Chetumal - P. Juarez, Km. Of course there will always be those who are not comfortable in NOT giving a little something. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. You don't know and if their situation was as dismal as people make it out to be then why would anyone work there? Therefore, you have access to everything in the entire complex included. Thank you for any help! Playa Paraiso Tourism Playa Paraiso Hotels Playa Paraiso Bed and Breakfast Guest at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This is not the environment we want for our clients. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I also bring small gifts to give out. It is really the resorts fault for not doing this. what is a decent tip? just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. BTW, even though your last post clearly demonstrates that most resort employees get bupkus, I think you fabricated most of your information to fit your OPINION. Iberostar Paraiso Maya: only one with lazy river? What is it like can you use the roman bath, sauna and spa pool without extra charges. At Iberostar, it appears that tipping has become the norm even though we are already paying for it. Our day-to-day efforts are to create a particularly pleasant atmosphere for our guests with the numerous services available in our wonderfully designed hotel, so your words confirming our success are really important to us. And leave that tip every day ($2-3 is good). If you don't want to tip that's fine--and believe me there are a lot more people who don't tip at all than people who do. When you go to a restaurant here and the tip is added on, THEY DO GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? I have never tipped my mailman (and my SIL is one!! We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I don't think that those of us who tip a bit ruin anything for anyone. everybody take a chill pill mr taylor is as stated in one of his posts 79 years old so give him a break he may not have all his faculties. The past couple of years I have bought baseball caps (good deals on www.hitrunscore.com). We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I can only summize that the people who ARE tipping were not aware of this or think they will get better service if they do. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-8469969', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');airfare, transfers, hotel, taxes, meals, non-motorized watersports, and GRATUITIES are included. Of course, once this practice gets started, it does affect YOUR service. Alternatively, you may use. just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. This is certainly acceptable. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? We'll be there the Saturday after Thanksgiving. just because we're told that gratuities are "included" it doesn't mean that the employee gets any of what we pay-it just means the resort says you don't have to give them anything. He's our Daniel, I guess. I don't pass judgement on anyone who chooses not to tip but I resent being made to feel guilty for giving a few dollars to someone who has worked very hard for me and who makes near slave wages. . I think it is fabulous that he is on a computer sharing his wealth of experience with us. at dinner or someone makes drinks for you all day and night, how can you give them nothing? Some places even put what you were expected to pay as a service charge and also seemed to expect a tip!! Dont forget to tip the bellboys. You really don't "need" to tip anywhere-no one will ever hold a gun to your head if you stiff your waiter (maybe they would) here in the U.S. but how many of you who say tipping isn't necessary at an AI would dream of doing that here? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you usually get great service, but only a couple people get a "bonus", don't you think the remaining employees who've given you great service are being short changed? Thank you for any help! ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-41283293', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Is it customary to tip the waiters and the bartenders, and if yes, what is a decent tip? Need singles as well. I am stunned by some of the postings that people have made in the last few days. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Can I use the lazy river / wave pool at the Lindo if I stay at the Beach or Del Mar? If you still feel the need to do this, please, please do it DISCREETLY. They prefer for the guests to pay their help. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-116343397', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');the Grand can use the facilities at the other 4 resorts. Playa Paraiso. You should not have to pay extra for good service at such an expensive resort. Answer 11 of 83: We are going to the Grand at the end of November, it is our first time at an all inclusive hotel. Drinks $2 Unless it's Daniel at the pool bar and then $5. For Royal PDC this september (my birthday) I have the following t's. The resort is surrounded by mangroves and rain forest, and the grounds are beautifully cared for, with an eye to protecting the native wildlife. We found the service exceptional at (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Oh right, just "ok" employees get to stay, but at the bad employee's rate of pay and the ones who we all write wonderful letters about, get all the "tips". When everyone gets tired of it, that's when it will stop. I was tipping bartenders/waitresses $1 per round. Any advise. A letter or comment to the management for *above and beyond* service of a certain employee would be just as effective. An employee perphaps? This just doesn't add up. Report inappropriate content 51-60 of 83 replies Sorted by 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Gimmie a break! They come back and complain about poor service when in fact it was only poor to THEM because they did not tip enough at a resort where it was supposed to be included. What people decide to do outside of this advise is their own business. I'll paste 50 dollar bills to my forehead if I want to! Visitors will find rooms designed for luxury, including marble bathrooms . Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers questions frequently. Maybe you could cut him a little slack. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. I still am adament that flashing cash in an obvious manner to bribe for service is just plain tacky! What are the differences and exchange privileges of the IB Playa Paraiso resorts? This time we have found a cheaper rate on Orbitz and Travelocity - I am leary of booking by this. If anyone else reading these comments resents my honest answer to the question I would welcome your feedback. Thank you for any help! I can see both sides of the argument made here - I wish too there was not tipping culture, instead I would prefer to pay more for the service upfront.. but when the precedent is there, what are you going to do? It is not necessary to carry a wallet or purse all day just in case you need to purchase or tip someone. Thank you very much, that is very helpful! WHERE SHOULD I EAT? more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. Playa Paraiso. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. We first encountered the full force of tipping when we went to Florida (2001), where we felt that it was expected of us and that it had to be 15% or more! Answer 1 of 9: Can someone tell me about Iberostar Grand Paraiso?

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