HOTEL AND TRAVEL
Reef Futures Hotel and Travel Information
Two primary hotels within the Iberostar Paraiso complex are available at a discounted rates, secured through a room block, for Reef Futures participants - the Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach and Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar (do NOT use these links to book). These hotels are all-inclusive properties meaning that ALL food and beverage expenses are included in the room rate.
The additional hotels on the property, Paraiso Lindo, Parasio Maya Suites, and Paraiso JOIA, have a discounted room rate for a single room type but are subject to availability.
Please email groupsonline.ame@iberostar.com for assistance or to make changes to your request.
Property Day Pass for Iberostar Paraiso Complex
Attendees local to Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morales, and Cancún that will be traveling daily to/from the conference from their homes will be issued property day passes at no cost. You will be required to show your local I.D. each day when you check-in for your property pass. You will check in at a designated location each morning to get your pass.
Attendees who are not staying onsite at one of the Iberostar Paraiso hotels, and are not local to the area, are required to purchase a day pass at a discounted rate of $69 USD per attendee / per day (7am to 8pm). The full pass provides the attendee with full property access, and access to the same food & beverage amenities available to attendees staying on the property (breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverages, etc.). Please note that the rate is available to registered Reef Futures attendees only, all others must pay the regular rate of the property.
Alternatively, a lunch pass only option is available at a rate of $40 USD per attendee / per day for attendees not staying for evening activities. The lunch pass included access to the hotel lunch buffet, but does not include access to other amenities.
Iberostar Paraiso Complex, Riviera Maya
The discounted room rates for Reef Futures 2026 are at the Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach and Iberostar Waves Paraiso del Mar.
Please email groupreservations.mx@iberostar.com to inquire about availability at another hotel on the property.
Other hotels on the property:
Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo
Travel to Iberostar Paraiso
The closest major airport to the meeting venue is Cancun International Airport (CUN). Reef Futures will be working a travel service for attendees to book their own shuttle from/to Cancun International Airport to the Iberostar Paraiso complex, about a 45 minute drive. Please check back for Airport Transfer information in Early August.
The Tulum International Airport (TQO), also known as the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO), is another option for air travel, about a 2 hour drive. Please note that the airport is relatively new and the infrastructure between Tulum and Playa Paraiso is less developed. Reef Futures shuttles will NOT service the Tulum airport.
Visa Information
Visit the Government of Mexico visa information page to review the countries and regions that require a visa to travel to Mexico. You can use your Reef Futures registration confirmation email to support your visa application.
Family Friendly at the Iberostar Paraiso Complex
With the exception of the Iberostar Grand Paraiso hotel (adults-only), the other four hotels in the complex are family-friendly and welcome children of all ages.
Activities for Children Staying at the Iberostar Paraiso Complex
Children aged 4 to 17 are eligible for one of the three Iberostar Star Camps. The groups are arranged depending on the age of the child.
Evening childcare can be arranged with the concierge of your hotel for a fee.
Family Members and Guests are not eligible to attend Reef Futures 2026 events unless they are registered attendee of the symposium, or have purchased an evening event guest pass.
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