IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its reach into the beachfront and all-inclusive space through a strategic alliance with Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, now recognized as the 18th brand in IHG's global portfolio.
The exclusive alliance pairs IHG's enterprise scale with Iberostar's decades of experience running beachfront properties across the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe, giving modern travelers a wider set of resort options without leaving the loyalty ecosystem they already know.
For IHG One Rewards members, the partnership translates into tangible value. Members can earn points on every qualifying stay and redeem Reward Nights at participating Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, along with on-property perks such as 2 p.m. checkout where available and exclusive savings at more than 40 resorts.
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun (Photo Credit: IHG)
Members also gain access to member-only rates and other loyalty benefits typically reserved for IHG's core brands. At this time, reservations at Iberostar Beachfront Resorts must still be booked through Iberostar's own channels, either its website or its contact center, rather than directly through ihg.com.
Beyond the loyalty mechanics, the alliance also aligns the two companies' sustainability commitments, pairing Iberostar's Wave of Change initiative with IHG's Journey to Tomorrow responsible business plan.
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites (Photo Credit: IHG)
Where to Stay
Travelers exploring the alliance have several standout properties to consider:
JOIA Aruba by Iberostar sits steps from Eagle Beach, one of the Caribbean's most celebrated stretches of sand. The adults-only, all-suite resort features butler service, three pools including an oceanview infinity pool, and a spa with seven treatment rooms designed around island-inspired rituals.
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun is located near Puerto Morelos, about 20 minutes from the airport. The all-inclusive resort suits couples and families alike, with five pools, swim-up suites and a dining lineup spanning six restaurants and four bars, plus a Star Camp activity program for kids.
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites, part of the Paraiso Complex in Riviera Maya, is built for families, with a water park, five restaurants and extensive conference facilities for groups.
Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach offers a quieter, adults-oriented escape on Marbella's Golden Mile, just minutes from Puerto Banús, with an outdoor pool and spa in a Mediterranean-style setting.
Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach (Photo Credit: IHG)
Together, these properties illustrate how the IHG–Iberostar alliance broadens the definition of a beach vacation for loyalty members, blending Iberostar's beachfront hospitality with the earning and redemption power of IHG One Rewards.
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