I've stayed at Paradise twice back in 2004 and 2003. It is a 3 star, not fancy just basic. I booked last minute and paid a cheap price so I was fine with it. My room was clean so that's always important. Food to me is the same at all AI's, buffet regular stuff, I did enjoy the Italian restaurant. It's located in a great spot but it's an older hotel and it could use some work for sure. I enjoyed myself both times
I also do get out of the resort area and to me that's where the real fun is
But I'm the type of person who has fun no matter where I go, I always try to make the best of it!
Since it's been atleast 2 yrs I'm not sure if it has gotten worse or better hopefully better
Oh make sure you are not staying in room where you have to climb a lot of stairs not a great place to stay, if so switch and pay the extra for a room.