Occidental Cozumel: Great holiday at Occidental Cozumel

My wife and I were very impressed with the environment at Occidental Cozumel. It felt so peacefull and safe there. We were living in a green space manicured every day by staff. The food was plenty and delicious. The rooms are large clean and completely equipped to serve the visitors. We did have a: balcony but many units had one.

Occidental Cozumel: Going To Cozumel? Pick Another Resort!

We have vacationed extensively throughout the Caribbean—including previous trips to Cozumel—and unfortunately, this recent stay ranks near the bottom of any resort experience we have had. We arrived late afternoon on Wednesday, January 28, and checked into Royal Level Building 21, Room 2126. From the moment we arrived until our checkout on February 4, we had no hot water in our room. Not once during our entire stay was this resolved. Customer Service & Response January 29–30: We repeatedl [... read more]y spoke with Royal Level staff and were told each day that the issue “was being fixed” and would be resolved “in a couple of hours.” January 30: After no progress, we approached a manager (Abigail) at the front desk. She again stated it “was being fixed” but could not provide an ETA. When we expressed concern—particularly given the extra cost of Royal Level—her response was, “What do you want me to do?” She then suggested we “speak to Air Canada to see if they’ll move you to a different resort.” Her tone was dismissive and unhelpful. February 2: At 10:00 a.m., all water to the whole resort was shut off entirely. We were told it would be out for four hours. Although it was turned on by dinner, we still had no hot water For the remainder of the week, we continued checking with Royal Reception for hot water and were repeatedly told staff were “working on it,” yet we saw no evidence that the issue was being addressed. Food & Dining The food was mixed at best. Buffet options for lunch and dinner were bland and repetitive. The à la carte restaurants were acceptable, but nothing exceptional. Overall Quality We spoke with several returning guests who told us that the quality and service at Occidental Cozumel have been declining steadily over recent years. Based on our experience, we agree. Conclusion Between the complete lack of hot water, poor handling of our concerns, inconsistent food quality, and overall decline in service, we cannot recommend this property. We will not be returning.

El Cid La Ceiba Cozumel: Great Week

Pretty Hotel on the smaller size as advertised and there is no real beach. its a 10 MIN and $10 dollar US cab ride to downtown. Room was good and very clean and the bed is a queen and was comfortable with a nice sea view and small balcony. The bathroom is on the smaller side but nice flow of hot water in the shower. Room has a little kitchenette with sink, coffee maker and microwave. We were in the low rise part of the hotel and had to walk up 3 flights of stairs. The tower side has an elevator [... read more]. We did the all inclusive so meals were in the one restaurant. Had no complaints about the food, the drinks were great and the staff is very friendly and very helpful. It was early February and the pool was very cold. There is a hot tub and small gym tor use. My complaint is the entrance stairs into the ocean are ridiculous. Steep, slippery and one of the rails to hold onto is broken. Looks like it has been this way for a long time. Watching people go down the stairs looked treacherous especially because it was windy We managed to go in on the other side of the small beach by holding on hard to the wood railing. Nice snorkeling all around, plenty of fish to see. There are 3 to 4 large cruise ships very close by that come everyday starting at 7am to 6 pm. So if you don't like your sea view partially blocked then not the place for you. Also there were cruise passengers that came to the hotel for the day. The weather wasn't ideal so there weren't too many.

Allegro Cozumel: Did not think this resort is close to a four star

The grounds were well kept and easy to get around the staff are very friendly and helpful the waitress at pool and beach are excellent and they were easy together along with the bartenders at the lobby bar did not seem so good as at the beach the food on the breakfast and dinner buffet was not kept hot lunch buffet was much better had Italian dinner and was not impressed overall this is a nice resort and easy to get around as a senior but the cold food is a strike against

Occidental Cozumel: Beautiful resort.

We were blown away by how gorgeous the grounds are. Immaculate. The resort is laid out perfectly for ease of getting around. Food was great. Lots of drinks to pick from. Many little tables in bar and lounge areas to play games or cards. Entertainment was really good and we enjoyed the disco. Easy access to the beach if desired. The pool was a bit cold but that’s not the hotels fault. Would have liked a few more English channels on the tv. Everyone was kind and helpful. Loved the room key was on  [... read more]our bracelet,that was so nice. Our hot water was hit and miss but not a big issue.not really enough chairs for guests but not many more would have fit. I would have enjoyed a regular chair as not all of us like a lounge chair. We will definitely be going back. Wish we could fly there from London Ontario

Occidental Cozumel: Beautiful resort.

We were blown away by how gorgeous the grounds are. Immaculate. The resort is laid out perfectly for ease of getting around. Food was great. Lots of drinks to pick from. Many little tables in bar and lounge areas to play games or cards. Entertainment was really good and we enjoyed the disco. Easy access to the beach if desired. The pool was a bit cold but that’s not the hotels fault. Would have liked a few more English channels on the tv. Everyone was kind and helpful. Loved the room key was on  [... read more]our bracelet,that was so nice. Our hot water was hit and miss but not a big issue.not really enough chairs for guests but not many more would have fit. I would have enjoyed a regular chair as not all of us like a lounge chair. We will definitely be going back. Wish we could fly there from London Ontario

Iberostar Waves Cozumel: Great vacation

The grounds were outstanding. Love the feeling of being in nature. Food at the buffet was good. The Asian restaurant was very loud and the food was disappointing. We had to upgrade our home. Our original room was dark and musty. The upgrade room was on a second floor, much brighter but still musty. Bed was very comfy. Wished there would have been bicycles available.

Occidental Cozumel: Very tranquil resort

Was recommended by a friend who visited 9yrs ago Room was very clean n bed were very comfortable. Ground had beautiful flourish n well maintained Workers friendly Absolutely recommend. And will probably be back. Quiet night life

El Cozumeleno Beach: Would not recommend

I must say, I was disappointed in this resort. I found the food and alcohol to be substandard. The pool area is shaded a good portion of the day, the pool is ice cold, the beach is very rocky and the waves are so strong there was a red flag up all week indicating a strong undertow, not recommended for swimming. The house cleaning came daily but never removed any dirty dishes from the room.

Zel Cozumel: Quaint Little Resort with Outstanding Staff

This is a lovely hotel with on a gorgeous stretch of beach and a very short drive from the Cozumel airport. The staff are incredibly courteous and professional. The property is small, yet has lots of amenities and fun activities to offer! We played mini-putt, target shooting with paint guns and participated in the water aerobics. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The food was good and the restaurant service was tops! Even though the ocean in front of the property was a little mur [... read more]ky with the sargassum, the snorkeling was outstanding just beyond the breaker wall at the edge of the property. A special thank you to Jorge, Adrian and Veronica who were always at the ready with a smile and meal service that went above and beyond. Circe was extremely helpful with reservations for bali beds and beach loungers too - many thanks :) and finally Alfonso our butler welcomed us and made sure we had everything we could want during our stay. I wouldn't hesitate to return!

Allegro Cozumel: Great location

The beach is beautiful plenty of loungers as well as the pools. Rooms are dated but comfy beds and linens. Staff are amazing very attentive and friendly. The grounds are kept extremely well very clean. Cons: not pleased with the food at the buffet. Usually cold lacking variety. The restaurant booking was frustrating,had to line up at reception desk to book daily for only 2 reservations permitted for 7 day stay. Only 3 restaurants to choose from. The Mexican was disappointing, food was cold and [... read more] awful. Asian was good but hard to get into. The bar drinks were good and many choices. Mini refrigerator was stocked daily with soda, water and beer. I’d recommend but be aware that the buffet needs improvement was disappointed with that. Love the feel of a smaller resort.

Iberostar Waves Cozumel: Great resort

We spent a week at this resort two weeks ago, and we like our vacation at Iberostar very much. Transfers, check-in and check-out were quick. We got the room that we asked for. The room was in good condition, hot and cold water had excellent pressure, shampoo and conditioner were of a good quality, beds were comfortable, linens were all nice and clean. The resort itself has been well maintained and makes great impression: jungle like greenery all around the resort is fresh and beautiful. Christma [... read more]s decor in December looks super nice in the evening and creates a very pleasant ambiance. The main buffet and the one close to the beach are both good. The variety of food is great, and all food is very tasty. The only negative experience at the main buffet was cat like animals that get to the buffet at dinner time and make a mess around dirty dishes that wait to be put away. Staff at the buffet tried to keep these animals away but unsuccessfully because there were way too many of these animals there, and their behavior was unpleasant. We didn't go to any restaurants this time because we weren't impressed with food there last year, so we can't comment on restaurants this time. The beach and the Caribbean Sea are lovely at this resort. Water is crystal clear, calm and warm, and there is lots of fish to see right at the dock. Water shoes aren't needed if you prefer swimming off the dock (there are dock steps to the water there).. If you want to go in the water from the beach, water shoes are highly recommended. The resort is a paradise for divers - all places where divers go are exceptionally interesting, and dives are very well organized. Snorkeling trips are amazing, too and highly recommended for all underwater world lovers. Night entertainment at the resort was so-so in general; however, we liked the Fire show. It was really interesting. Service at the resort is fine, in our opinion. Overall, we had a very nice week at this location, and will be back.

Grand Park Royal Cozumel: Pleasant resort

All around ,grounds ,rooms ,restaurants,pools, the little beach , were nice and kept clean, and people working there very courteous . The chefs had prepared tasty foods and sweets . Yet ,the whirlpools not functioning and therefore the water not clean . No chance to use book exchange for all guests , for members of the club only !!! And for people with reduce mobility the grounds surface is not so friendly by design , even though looks nice .

Secrets Aura Cozumel: Average resort

Older resort that requires some upgrades. Hot water was intermittent during stay and many guest were complaining about have no hot water. Food was not up to 4 star but staff was good and tried hard to ensure proper service.

Secrets Aura Cozumel: Good Resort

We got to the resort around 2:30. Our room was ready for us. We were pleasantly surprised by the whole room itself, the king sized bed and the huge shower. The food at the resort was hit and miss. It depended on the day and the meal time. The pools were great, the beach was amazing.

Allegro Cozumel: Clean enjoyable resort

Beach was beautiful. Loved the premium area. Staff were so friendly and always helpful. Felix and Natalie in buffet were excellent. Omar at the Santa Rosa always had a smile and knew exactly what we ordered every day. Exceptional employee. Our housekeeper Horhay is such a hard worker. Very friendly too. The resort was clean. A great size to walk through. Will definitely return.

Allegro Cozumel: Clean enjoyable resort

Beach was beautiful. Loved the premium area. Staff were so friendly and always helpful. Felix and Natalie in buffet were excellent. Omar at the Santa Rosa always had a smile and knew exactly what we ordered every day. Exceptional employee. Our housekeeper Horhay is such a hard worker. Very friendly too. The resort was clean. A great size to walk through. Will definitely return.

Iberostar Waves Cozumel: Lovely resort

Overall we enjoyed our two weeks. Pools excellent, easy to secure loungers, beach ok for walking to the left only but could not enter the ocean due to wide stretch of coral. Could walk off diving pier to swim and do some snorkeling. Entertainment was first class with their own staff singing and dancing with no lipsyncing. Staff all helpful and very friendly We rate the food options as very good with just a couple of hiccups eg no bacon available most mornings Bar service and cocktails were v [... read more]ery good Ambience is incredible as resort is situated in a beautifully landscaped jungle setting. Rooms are all one story or two story 4 room buildings. Rooms overall were very good

Allegro Cozumel: Beautiful location!

A beautiful location, beautiful beach and great snorkeling right from the resort. The resort was perfect for our multi generation vacation. Small enough to walk easily and find each other. Lots of deck chairs available around the pools and on the beach, never had a problem finding shady or sunny spots to relax. Tons of activities for all ages pool and beach volleyball, pool games, cornhole, darts, bingo and so much more. A games room for evening fun and entertaining shows. Food was good, buffet [... read more] was a bit repetitive but good and there was always a chef cooking a different fresh option each night. The a la carte meals were fantastic. Staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were small and a little dated, but kept clean and beds were comfortable. Each porch had hammock which was a nice touch. Cozumel airport was small and really easy to arrive at, only about 20mins to the resort.

Grand Park Royal Cozumel: Amazing hotel

Great location not so far from main port as well as city’s centre. Grounds are kept impeccable and staff are friendly and always willing to help. Kids club activities are well designed and fit a big range of ages