Overall the hotel was acceptable. Food was good, however they could use some sort of grill at the main pool by the beach (e.g. tacos, fajitas etc.) They could also use more activities during the day.

Enjoyed entire resort, especially the trees, beach, people and cleanliness of rooms and all public areas on resort. Enjoyed all the wildlife there. Lovely relaxing week. Met friendly travelers. Loved restaurant at the beach. Will return soon.

The resort actually made you feel like you were in Mexico with all the beautiful wood ceilings and the tile floors you knew you were truly in Mexico. It was very lush in the way that it had so much greenery. The trees and shrubs made you feel like you were in a tropical place (naturally). The grounds were meticulously kept, always on top of any falling leaves or debris. To our surprise, our room was huge! It was the size of our whole living room at home and the bathroom was just as surprisingly large. Clean and our A/C worked very well unlike some that we spoke with who did not have that luxury. The pool areas - The adult pool was great. Very relaxing and our bar tender Santos was awesome! As soon as you would start heading towards him, he would put up his hand and say, "I will bring to you". Never had to get out of the pool except to go to the bathroom. The main pool by the beach was much more active including water volley ball. Great for kids and adults. We did not use this pool as we mainly wanted to relax. The beach had a lot of lounge chairs, plenty of shade, beach volley ball and just relax and enjoy. Food - Most of the time we ate the buffet - breakfast & supper. Lunch was at the Beach restaurant. Both restaurants had a good variety of food. It's not like and expensive resort would have but it filled our bellies and kept us happy. We had supper at the beach restaurant the one night and it was very good especially the potato and leek soup. It was the best I had ever had! The only reason we didn't eat at any of the other a la carte's is that we'd forget to go to the lobby to sign-up lol The only thing that I wasn't impressed with was, prior to coming to the resort, I had told them we were coming there for our 40th anniversary. I know at other resorts, they always do a little something extra. We didn't get anything. It wasn't a real big deal but it would have been a nice gesture, even just a bottle of wine in our room. All in all, we had a great time and that's all that really counts!

The resort was really nice and clean. Food was ok. Not enough chairs around the pools. A little snorkeling but the alligator fear was a little much. Service and people were extremely good. Very polite and helpful staff.

The resort was really nice and clean. Food was ok. Not enough chairs around the pools. A little snorkeling but the alligator fear was a little much. Service and people were extremely good. Very polite and helpful staff.

Very well kept inside and outside. Beautiful landscaping. I would like see better food labelling as I have a severe shellfish allergy . I recommend having a separate grill for cooking non fish items as cross contamination can be lethal for those with allergies.

Off the top, I have to say that the service team at this hotel ( speaking only of the servers that worked the buffets, pool bars and entertainment team) were wonderful! Unfortunately, that was the best part of the resort. Upon our arrival, the check-in was a terrible experience. We booked a deluxe double room (two beds - in fact, our entire group of 8 each booked the same, so 4 rooms). They gave us each, except for one room, a king size bed. When questioned they basically just shrugged and said there was nothing she could do. Anytime we asked for assistance or directions during the week, we were greeted with a grunt and a chin jab by the same girl. ROOM - Fine when all is said except cleanliness - the cleaning staff do not have an attention to detail one would expect from a 5-star resort. FOOD - NOT GOOD. I have traveled through Mexico extensively over the last 15 years and stayed anywhere from 3 to 5 star resorts...mainly 5-star over the last 4 years, the food was 3.5 stars at best and they do not take major allergies into consideration. One of our friends has a seafood allergy and had to keep asking for special accommodation which they could not always grant. The a la carte restaurants were difficult to get a table at and the food was always served lukewarm or even cold. Oh, and don't expect a balcony unless you are lucky enough to be assigned to the building closest to the beach...or upgrade to the royal level (I'm just assuming that they have their own block of rooms woth balconies). I have never stayed anywhere in Mexico that did not have a balcony - I know - first world problems but there you have it. For what we paid, which worked out the same as what I paid at Secrets Maroma just 4 months prior, I expected the same level of service and accommodations. I could go on but what I have commented on are the key components that can make or break the customer experience.

Grounds were nice with wildlife and birds. (saw a wild pig) Bars were fine. (not enough indoor seating) Food was good. We didn't do any Ala Cartes and my wife didnt have a dress to bring and pants rule on men was not enforced. Our ground level room was good but only 2 double beds made us cramped as we sleep together. There is enough room for 2 queens. No face-wash clothes supplied and they would not give me 1 to shave with as they are for Royal members only. Shower was good and lots of hot water. Main pool at beach was chilly due to previous cooler weather. We loved the beach and snorkeled there 3 times. All and all we would recommend this resort and give it a 3.5 rating. Transfers were on time and resort closer to airport which was nice. Staff were all friendly.

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.

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 repeatedly 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.

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 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

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 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

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

Beach is washed out Nightly Entertainment is severely lacking Room had two twin beds instead of one queen as requested for sylvain and katharine No safe or fridge in room, room service offered in lieu of Dive shop was amazing Pool table only accessible during bar opening hours, teens need to be gone before 9:30pm for pool A la cartes were good, although we all felt very full / slightly ill after the mexican restaurant Buffet is small / runs out of foods quickly I would return to Iberostar way before going back to the Occidental.

Beautiful grounds. Peaceful and quiet. Rooms are spacious, nice bathrooms. Al la carte restaurants amazing. Buffet has ample variety. Only con for me is, a lot of walking, big property (I have bad knees)

The resort grounds/ gardens were gorgeous! It felt like you were in a botanical garden. We stayed in the Royal section which has its own pool and restaurant, which is amazing if you want a quiet area to relax! The royal restaurant was truly amazing! Food was always presented beautifully and tasted even better! We also enjoyed the food at the Mexican and Italian restaurants! The seafood restaurant is gorgeous as it is on the Ocean, unfortunately we did not like the food which was very disappointing as we love seafood. The seafood restaurant in our opinion should be the best restaurant in the resort as it is on the Ocean!! The buffet restaurant had a good variety of food but we found it very noisy and often waited for an outside table for this reason. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The beach was adequate, however needs some palapa or umbrellas!!! All of the staff were very helpful and pleasant! We never felt like we were putting them out by requesting anything! We would definitely return to this resort!! We would pay the extra for the Royal section as the restaurant and restaurant staff were amazing!!!!

We loved the pool area, the entertainment, the luscious grounds, the dinner in the piazza, the staff. We cannot say enough good things about the resort. Our room needs a little touch up but was always spotless. We will definitely be back.

The hotel grounds were beautiful, lush and well maintained. We were located in building 19, a short walk to beach and activity pool. The adult pool is located directly across from building 19. Hotel room was clean and spacious. Check in/out was quick and efficient. Hotel staff were courteous and eager to make our stay positive. Despite the receding shoreline, we enjoyed the warm and calm waters of the ocean and were able to snorkel right off the beach. Buffets were good and a la carte restaurants were amazing! Our family would highly recommend this hotel and will definitely return.

Beautiful grounds , beach and pools amazing, rooms clean great water pressure in shower, staff were exceptional !staff listened and helped out when we needed to change up our rooms, no lines or very short lines in the dining room ( buffet)

We have nothing but good things to say about this hotel and our Westjet representatives onsite. The staff was friendly and helpful, the food was good, the room was clean and the bed was comfy. We had a lovely experience. The resort grounds were lush and delight to walk through.

Beautifully maintained grounds with lovely rooms and buildings. The buffet was excellent! I would have liked for the beach to have had palapas to provide both sun and shade. Also, some late afternoon entertainment would have been welcome, for those of us who find 9:10pm a little late to venture out. Over all really nice resort with friendly helpful staff.

We just returned from the occidental after a great week. More pros than cons for sure. This is our second year going there and we have done the royal level each time. Don’t think I would pay the extra next year. Resort was clean, staff very friendly and attentive. Food was good but small restaurant at royal was very slow service and food was cold when served. Buffets offered some selection and hot! Other restaurants were good. Beach was lovely. Water was refreshing. Unfortunately the Jacuzzi pool for royal was not warm even after bringing to their attention. We won’t go back their next year as need to change it up.

We just returned from the occidental after a great week. More pros than cons for sure. This is our second year going there and we have done the royal level each time. Don’t think I would pay the extra next year. Resort was clean, staff very friendly and attentive. Food was good but small restaurant at royal was very slow service and food was cold when served. Buffets offered some selection and hot! Other restaurants were good. Beach was lovely. Water was refreshing. Unfortunately the Jacuzzi pool for royal was not warm even after bringing to their attention. We won’t go back their next year as need to change it up.

We vacationed here as a party of 6 end of April 2023. This hotel is located and surrounded by serene, stunning gardens and forests. Ground keepers do amazing work here. Food in buffet is for the most part well done but at times hard to figure out if it's a theme or not. our group of 6 ate at 3 a la carte. Italian, Seafood, and Mexican. We thoroughly enjoyed all three but requested to re visit the Mexican as it was the best in ambiance, great staff and great food. ( Thanks goes out to Danny and team.). All a la carte venues were beautifully decorated. House wines are Spanish and are fairly good. Housekeeping was outstanding both in rooms and public areas. Biggest downside is the beach or lack thereof. Most was washed away during last few Hurricanes. So seating can be crowded at times. Pools are nice but as we are beach people we found ocean to be murky and continually stirred up by the multitude of boats speeding to pick up divers at the pro dive shop adjacent to the hotel. Perfect local for vacationing divers. Other that this issue at the beach this hotel checks almost all boxes. We made best of it and had a great stay here, this our 2nd time.

Should be shut down had no water guests were extremely sick Staff was rude and not helpful we left after one night and booked with another hotel. At our own cost it is very dated and we had to get water from the pool to flush the toilet

I will not spend a moment on the quality of food or service and go right to the illness that spread through the entire resort. Hardly anybody was spared the misery of violent vomiting and diarrhea almost from day 1. The first day the AC did not work. When it was finally fixed it only went to 25 degrees Celsius and rattled. The room was damp and smelled like mold all the time. The next day the vomiting started for everybody in our group. We spent 36 hours straight in bed trying to beat this illness. After 36 hours we left our room but the diarrhea kicked in. I could not find anybody at the resort that wasn’t either currently sick or had just started feeling better. Almost EVERYBODY at the resort got sick. We lived on toast and bananas for 4 days. Nobody wears gloves to handle food but they do wear hairnets. Pretty sure nobody gets sick for a week or two when they find a hair in their food. Very poor hygiene and food safety standards. During the height of the sickness the WATER TO THE ENTIRE RESORT WAS TURNED OFF!!! We were told that it was for maintenance and it would be back on in 20 or 30 minutes. It was off for over 24 hours! We could not flush the toilets. This included the public washrooms. Its bad enough to be sick, now imagine not flushing the toilets OR washing your hands. Dozens of people including myself filled trash cans with pool water to flush toilets all night. Contestants on Survivor had more sanitary living conditions than we did. In the morning there was an angry mob yelling at the assistant manager. The manager was never to be seen. People talked about "Walter" but nobody saw the man. He hid like a coward while his staff got yelled at. Shame on you Walter! The assistant manager told everybody that if we didn't like it at the Occidental we could pack our bags and leave. He said "nobody in making you stay". There are dozens of reviews just like mine on several sites describing the same situation. The management responded to those reviews by saying that this time of year there is "a little gastroenteritis on the island". These guys lie so often it has become effortless. Some of the reps that sold excursions told us this happens all the time and Occidental covers it up so nobody knows. This place needs to stop making excuses, shut down for a few weeks and find the root cause of this illness. As of this evening my wife feels better but my symptoms persist. I have lost 11 pounds since the trip began. I went to the doctor today and he sent my samples away to determine if I got a virus, bacteria, or a parasite. Perhaps a combination of all three. We will know in about 3 days.

When I say everyone was ill, I am not exaggerating. It was clear when we arrived something was going on and sure enough 2 days later we were all sick with fever, vomiting, diarrhea. People throwing up in the bushes, sheets with vomit on them. The poor staff was doing what they could to help while management repeated nothing was happening. The grounds are lovely, rooms spacious and Norovirus or who knows what abound

Breakfast was ok, lunches were hit and miss, and dinners were terrible. Food was tainted and both my wife and I were I’ll and required medical attention which we paid for. Many fellow travellers were ill as well as staff. Definite problems with poor food handling and preparation. Pool area crowded We started with a cancelled Westjet flight and had to book and pay for our own. More to come on our travel problems by way of a separate email.

This is a beautiful resort with very well kept grounds.The workers were constantly manicurist the tropical gardens. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The only downside is it is a long walk to the beach and the beach is quite eroded so not much space for beach chairs and shaded areas.

Stayed Jan 21-28. All rounded wonderful week. Beaches are limited due to hurricane erosion but found a beautiful spot at the end with lots of shade and sun options. Bar Service on the beach was great and enjoyed the daily pool aquifit with Axel. Treated ourselves to a Royal level package and really enjoyed the upgrade. Private dining room was especially delightful for breakfast as well as a couple of international dinners. Spoiled our group of 8 with a beautiful show in preparing bananas flambé and Mayan coffees. Reservations for the entire week at dinning rooms with Mediterranean being our favourite. Will definitely keep this resort on list of return options❤️

The resort is beautiful and clean with a very friendly staff. If you go upgrade to the Royal level. With it you get a larger room, in a private off the main path setting, your own hot tub pool and a restaurant that you can use for all three meals if you wish. Royal allows you to also book in all the other restaurants. We were greeted with a bottle of wine in our room and a bowl of fresh fruit. The majority of people were 40+ in age (although there were younger people and families) and was very quiet at night. We never had a problem getting chairs at the beach or the pools. Restaurant meals were leisurely and not rushed and we were offered specialty desserts and coffees to top them off. Would definitely return.

Occidental changed and for the worse. The service is awful, nobody made us feel special there whatsoever. They had a clear lack of food and the resort generally felt badly taken care of (insects in the rooms, damp beds from humidity that the ACS just aren't able to keep up with) We weren't even greeted with a welcome drink, and asked a passer by if we could get.some drinks, the drinks came in plastic cups...you can tell a lot by the first drink. The general vibe of the resort was gloomy, everyone seemed depressed (staff AND tourists). We would have stayed there despite all this has we been able to book scuba trips, but even that was "fully booked and nothing they could do" We changed to a different resort. A WestJet rep helped us, but not Kevin, it was a 3rd party rep that helped over the phone and had us transferred for an additional $200. We were satisfied with the other resort, it was a lot better and a lot more positive in general. So all in all - I learned a lesson. Not going to use West jet again...they don't even include a piece of luggage on the plane, not much is offered and they pricing is pretty high. I may as well have gone to Cuba with the experience I had. Sorry, but this is the honest opinion. Hope you improve

This was our second time and never disappoints. Beautiful beach, very clean, super friendly, lots of food options. Our westjet rep was great and helped us with a tour to the Tequila Factory. Upon arrival our room was ready.

A wonderful smaller, intimate resort with lots of lush green plants and trees making for a calming and serene environment. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, especially the a la carte restaurants. The rooms, pool, restaurants, bathrooms were always spotless and covid protocols were always in place which was reassuring. Beach & pool area was beautiful and well maintained.

The grounds were beautiful with lush gardens and trees!! Beach was clean but disappointed in the ocean rocks and constant waves!! No swim up pool but clean and cold lol Food was good but buffets very small and not a lot of variety!! Services was great especially Carlos and Rayana!!! Rooms were clean and gorgeous!! Overall had an amazing trip and highly recommended!!

Rooms very clean and spacious. Grounds well kept. short walk to all areas, pools lobby and ocean. Buffets are a tad small. Staff gave very good service. Ocean a bit rocky going in. Not much going on for entertainment at night.

The grounds wear beautifully landscaped and well cared for. The service and food was excellent, we really enjoyed the lunch buffet at the beach. This resort offers so much for such a very small size.

The grounds were clean but lots of walking to everything. Service not so good . Friendly people . Night life there wasnt much . Food was ok samething everyday. Not much variety . The booze was not strong at all. I give it a 2 out of 10

grounds and public areas were clean -- food was good but not a lot of variety in the buffets -- rooms were very roomy but always felt damp -- cleaning staff was excellent lots of this to do at the resort and away from the resort we felt comfortable

Beautiful rooms and surroundings. Staff were great. Buffet could use more selection but food was good. I would definately recommend. A la cartel restaurants are good. Beautiful weather and close to shopping

The rooms at this hotel were extremely clean and well maintained. Very modern and everything worked well. Staff were fantastic and really friendly. They had a ton of activities and all of the areas were clean. Large assortment of different types of alcohol and mixes, and the food was fantastic as well. We were in a big group and they were very accommodating and helped us get meals together.

Resort is clean and fun , staff is friendly and food was good . Room was awesome and big with all you need . Only problem we had was a so called sewage fee of $ 11 .00 , on arrival and no rooms ready til 4 pm .

The resort is beautiful, nice and small and the rooms were very nice, it's clean and the beach is beautiful too...the food was not the best and it was very repetitive ....most of the staff were very nice but I found the lady who checked us in was cold and unhelpful and the whole time we were there she was always the same , cold and unhelpful...the other thing is it was extremely hard to have our money exchanged, we had bigger peso bills or US dollars w us but the resort hardly ever had smaller bills of pesos...also the fact that there was no wifi unless we paid a lot of money for it made it almost impossible to keep in touch w family at home...my husband and I still managed to enjoy ourselves as the weather was beautiful but we would not go back or recommend it to family and friends. Lucy

We would definitely return to the Occidental. The grounds, the beach, the room and the food was fabulous. This resort has such a great Mexican atmosphere and was exactly what we wanted. Everyone goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasant. Would highly recommend this resort.

We did a one week stay with 8 adults. Resort is good value for the cost. Rooms are spacious, well appointed. Food is average. Booking the a la carte restaurants was far more complicated and frustrating than it should have been. It should not take almost one hour of wheeling and dealing to book a sitting for what we were minimally entitled to and paid for. The staff was for the most part were some of the sweetest people I have ever met. I would go back to this resort again for this reason alone. Beach access was convenient. Pool was adequate. No swim up bar for the adults. If you are looking for peace and quiet, beware. Rooms are not soundproof and main villa vestibule area echo all sound. If one is looking for some sun and on a budget consider this facility.

The resort was very clean. Rooms very nice. Food quite good. Only negative was that check in took quite a long time. Also the reservations for the a la carte restaurants was very frustrating. We were told the only time left was thursday at 9pm. Upon further review we eventually got a reservation in all 3 restaurants and every time there were a lot of empty tables. Overall this is a very nice resort.

Pros: - Great beach - Big rooms - Buffet is above average for this type of hotel Cons: - The hotel walls are very thin. When our neighbour coughed, it woke us up - Service isn't great. Attitude from the poorly trained staff and you will have problems booking your la carte reservations, checking in and out and getting towels - Stay away from the seafood restaurant!! Very old seafood. - The nightly entertainment isn't any bargin (Karaoke night means the staff puts on 3 songs and shuts it off) - The after hours pizzeria is never open so make sure to fill up at dinner. Overall, we had a nice stay once we figured out what to stay away from. It is good value for $1100-$1200 but I wouldn't pay anymore. The beach is fantastic. We ended up eating in Cozumel (off resort) three nights and would recommend you do the same if you want a nice dinner. The service is awful both at front desk and at the buffets. We had to get our own utensils and beverages almost every night even though you are supposed to get these from the wait staff. Not a huge deal but was frustrating.

What a beautiful resort. Instead of clearing jungle, they built around it. The resort was completely full and the only night you would have guessed was on New Years! The beach is beautiful and there is a lot of it! There is an adult pool which is a nice option. The other pool is down on the beach which provides a beautiful view!! No swim-up bar but that was the only thing I would add. Rooms are big and beautiful!! You never walk to far to get anywhere. Food was delicious both at the buffet and at the la cartes! It was a very stress free, relaxing week!! I would highly recommend this resort and we will be returning!

This was our second time staying at the Occidental and it did not disappoint. Our flights to Cozumel were delayed 3 hours, but the staff stayed around until 2am to get us checked in to our rooms and settled. Beach was clean and maintained and so where the grounds. Everyone was friendly and said good morning. The one disappointment was the service at the Alcart Restaurants. The food was not much better than at the Buffets and the service was terribly slow. We actually left before the desert was served because of the long wait time.

Our experience at the Occidental Cozumel, Nov 29th - December 6th was exacting what we were looking for. the staff were constantly friendly and helpful. The room was clean, large and very comfortable. Our dining experiences were all positive whether at the buffet or restaurants...the seafood being our favorite. Easy access to diving and smaller size of the resort was perfect. We'll definitely be back.

Occidental Cozumel did not disappoint!! From the beautiful grounds to the amazing staff this resort was definitely worth the extra few bucks we paid. Cozumel is a favourite destination of ours and once again the island has set itself apart for an amazing downtown core and beautiful places to eat and visit like Coconuts. Santos at the adult pool won our vote for best customer service throughout the week. We will definitely be back!!!

Fantastique reposante,tranquille, chambres propre, personnelle souriante et amicale ,mer tranquille plage propre,pas de roches,nature tropicale agréable. Excellents serveurs particulièrement avons aimé Chris, Christal, Cincias,Angelo. Carlos

The room was decent BUT mini fridge only stocked every other day The food was good BUT the variety was poor, lunch was pretty much the same every day, omelette bar was awesome at breakfast The evening entertainment was not as good as I had hoped for BUT some neat things were seen The daily activities were pushed hard at the activity pool but were still pretty much the same every day There is no alcohol served before NOON...so if you plan to drink from dawn til dawn...not this resort Not the best reef to snorkel on but there were still some fish The beach was good and sandy BUT hard to find shade and keep it (no palapas or umbrellas on the beach but there were umbrellas at the pools) Overall, consider whether you want a small, remote resort or a big partying resort

The Occidental Cozumel was everything we expected. Great beach with lots of shape from the palm trees. Buffets were also very good. very friendly staff. Enjoyed the adult pool. Lots of wildlife and a jungle feel. Great spot to snorkel right at the beach.

Average size hotel, not too many rooms; surrounded by nature - very beautifull. Located in the Cozumel natural park - they preserve a lot of trees between their buildings, keeping quietness. Food is good, drinks are nicely done. Service quality varies. We appreciated the free hour kayak rental ;). Cool ambiance/atmosphere around pool : they vary the music (rock included ;) . The only bad point is that is more and more motor boats in front of their beach, going back and forth to reef area; spoiling the tranquility and make non stop waves :((

This resort was very well maintained and the staff was top notch. Pool side you will find a few iguanas that love to lounge around just as much as the tourists. Water was very clear and calm, and there were a lot of activities/water sports available each day. No shortage of lounge chairs either, we were always able to find a spot. Rooms were fresh and clean, well sized as was the bathroom. Royal level was well worth the upgrade. Every day, the concierge made sure everything was perfect. Highly recommended!!

Wasn't sure what to expect. We were welcomed as soon as we got in with some punch. All staff extremely friendly and helpful. They all wanted to make sure we had a pleasant stay. Loved the rooms,clean, big, lots of water . No complaints on the food Lots of choices as I stay away from gluten and dairy. Al la carts were all delicious. Spend the day at the beach. Absolutely breathtaking. I honestly dont have anything negative to say. We'd return and recommend.

Occidental Cozumal is a beautiful resort. The staff are very friendly and hard working, rooms are nice and spacious and fridge was always stocked. However the food needs some work. Two of the nights it was a Chinese concept, 4 days apart. Also had 3 nights of severe severe diarrhea.

The resort contained beautiful well maintained gardens and grounds which housed an array of wildlife such as iquanas, gekos and birds (if you're not an animal lover don't worry they will not approach you). The rooms were clean and spacious with lots of hot water and adequate air conditioning. Lots of choices at the buffet and food handling was of high standard. No shortage of great alcoholic and non drinks, cappuccinos were excellent. We never waited more than 5 minutes to be seated for meals, most of the time no waiting. Adult pool was lovely and we enjoyed the daily visits by the iguanas but you had to select your pool chairs early in the morning if you wanted a spot. Beach was nice and contained a childerns pool nearby. I can’t say enough about the hotel staff they made every effort to make your stay enjoyable especially the food and bar servers. We also enjoyed the pizza at night and the nightly shows are of good quality. We arrived around 8:30pm at the Cozumel airport, ignore the sales people in the airport lobby (they make you think they're your hotel reps) and go directly through to meet your ride to the hotel which is ~20 min drive. Once at the hotel checkin took 10-15 min and then we were driven to our room. Even at 9pm the buffet area was open, also pizza was available upstairs in the open patio. We purchased the island tour package which was good but too long and snorkling (Charra- ch?? the bigger boat with a bathroom) which was fantastic, we saw turtles and a lot of fish, crew was great too. We recommend downloading your airline app on a cell phone to checkin to your flight prior to as it will eliminate standing in the very long checkin line at the airport. You receive 1hr free internet, there were 2 computers onsite I assume for flight checkin. Extra internet access can be purchased for a fee.

We just got back from our week at Occidental Cozumel. We chose to try this resort before settling on a brand of hotels we truly love, like Iberostar. Keep in mind while reading this review that we just got back 3 months ago from being at Iberostar Paraiso Maya, which was an incredible 5 star experience compared to what we received at Occidental. Upon arrival at 11am, we were told that we had to check in at the Royal Club and to wait for a golf car to pick us up. After waiting around for 10 - 15 minutes, my husband and I chose to walk the 2 minutes over to the club to check into our rooms (not an issue, but not sure why they wanted to drive us over). There seems to only be one golf cart for the entire resort, very much unlike Iberostar's fleet of 20+. Wifi is an additional fee if you are not Royal Club (it was free at Iberostar), and not sure why they wanted to check us in at the Royal Club since they claimed it was full and we could not upgrade to it. Our room was "not ready" so we had to come back at 3pm for our room keys. Wasn't an issue as we headed to the buffet. We got our keys at 3pm only to find that we were being placed on the ground floor. If you are on the ground or second floor of any of their buildings, prepare to hear every toilet flush, every shower, every suitcase and every step of your neighbours above. Luckily we asked to be moved up, and managed to be in a second floor room with quieter top floor neighbours. Emma, the concierge was very quick and helpful to find us a room, and extremely understanding of our concerns. All week, the single lunch buffet they have on site was sparse in comparison to the immense selection we had at Iberostar. Not only was it sparse in selection, it was sparse in quantity. Once whatever dish was finished, it generally was not replenished for the duration of the meal. Speaking of sparse, the staff on site seemed to not only be sparse, but not eager to greet you as they did at Iberostar. Almost every single time we went to a restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner) we had to wait a good 5 - 10 minutes before being seated because there was no host (and no line up). One time at lunch, there was a good 30 - 40 person line up for the buffet because the host was not only seating people, she was clearing tables and serving drinks. Breakfast and lunch are very bland and repetitive - so if you are looking for just peanut butter and toast, or stale home fries and soggy eggs, you will be content. At breakfast, the omelet station is generally left unattended, only managed to have eggs made fresh twice because no one was there, even after standing around waiting for someone to arrive. Rooms are nice, but odd that the closet and safe is inside the bathroom. Tiles are particularly slippery when wet so beware! No fun towel art or kind notes from the cleaning staff, and generally they take a very long time to get to your room. There isn't a big traditional theatre as most resorts showcase for evening performances, just a big empty square with plastic chairs. The grounds are lush and beautiful with iguanas and coaties. Beach is not as well maintained as most resorts I have been to. Garbage and plastic cups are discarded and not cleared as quickly. There appeared to be only one staff member asking to bring you drinks, as well as only one bar to get drinks from for the beach and pool next to the single pool at the resort. There is an adult pool too, but we are more ocean swimmers than pool. We were there mainly for the diving, but always enjoy dressing up and eating like kings on vacation. Although the diving was incredible, we were disappointed with the dining experience at the resort. It is possible that they were understaff, however, we will most likely not be returning to Occidentals anywhere due to this experience.

We had a lovely time at Occidental Cozumel. It was everything we hoped for. Quiet, peaceful with excellent service by everyone from check in and restaurants and activities. The grounds were very natural and beautiful. It felt more personal than going to a massive resort. I would recommend this hotel and island to anyone and I have since being home. The food was really good at both the buffet and the ala cart restaurants. Thanks for a great holiday!!

We enjoyed our stay at this resort. The ground were very lush and jungle-like, very well kept and beautiful. There was lot's of wildlife around, which was fun to watch. The food was great, with lots of options for everyone. The rooms were clean, and large, and had everything we needed. The only downfall for us with this resort, was that it was very quiet (perhaps too relaxing). We travelled with a group of 10, and we were looking for fun and to party. The shows were over by 10pm and we were the only ones in the disco, when it was open. So low night life at this hotel. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing resort with not much to offer in terms of entertainment, than this one is it! Being in a larger group, we were able to make our own fun - but sometimes were told to quiet down :o( The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely recommend this resort to a friend - depending on what you are looking for.

Thank you to Jarius at trip Central for assisting with our travel to Occidental Cozumel last week! Had an excellent time at the resort. Occidental is a smaller resort but we enjoyed the accommodations. Rooms are great and kept very clean. The beach and pool areas were great, just needed more lounge chairs on the beach as you had to go very early in the morning to reserve chairs. Very fun atmosphere at the pool and beach. Food was good,small buffets but you could always find something to eat. We went to 2 of the 3 restaurants and found the food was just ok, not spectacular. Rented jeeps through the hotel and toured part of Cozumel and then did a snorkeling trip which was great. Had a great vacation at Occidental.

Occidental is a small resort, which I loved! We have been to other resorts that were so big one needed a tram to get around! Great nightly entertainment and wonderful staff. You can book many activities around the island right at the resort. Love all the vegetation and the iguanas and coatis are everywhere. Only two drawbacks - the beds are quite hard and we didn't have hot water in the shower for three nights.

The resort is very clean and well kept. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a great time as a group, but feel that as two people we might have been a bit bored. The food in the buffet was quite good. The late night pizza was great, but we found the a la carte restaurants a bit lacking- I would steer clear of the beef dishes, as those seemed to be the worst. The wine was not good, and drinks were inconsistent. However, because they are free pouring, just find a bar tender you like, and go to him. The shows at night were quite good, but day time activities were lacking. Overall, I think it was a nice trip, and would recommend the resort to couples or groups. Children would be bored stiff here.

Awesome staff! Front office Gabriel is the best. Small resort with a big heart. Beds are very comfortable; clean rooms; large bathrooms. Food delicious, many options. Love the beach-able to snorkel from shore. Entertainment staff are amazing, great shows.

we were celebrating our 45th anniversary and had a really good time. The staff were friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and well maintained and the food was very good. People always talk about the liquor being watered down at all - inclusives but I had a few straight shots while we were there and they were not watered down. The pool was nice and the beach was beautiful and well looked after. We went to all three a la carte restaurants during our stay and had three excellent meals. We asked to change rooms after the first night because we were right beside the entertainment that went til 1:30 am and they were very nice about it, moving us to a quieter area. It was mostly couples staying at the resort, with a few larger groups who were a little boisterous, but no bad behaviour.

We stayed at the Occidental Royal Level mid January for 1 week. We loved it. The grounds are immaculate, and sooo lush. The food was average to very good. The ala cartes were excellent. The rooms very spacious and clean. Staff always very friendly. Would highly recommend, and would definitely return.

Even in high season, this small resort offers solitude amongst the lush greenery. The Occidental Grand is located on a beautiful beach, great for wading, swimming, and snorkeling. There's a pool right on the beach if you'd rather not swim with the curious and friendly fish in the water. The food is great, and always available. Drink service right on the beach while you relax on one of the loungers at your convenience. The resort is also a convenient location, it's so easy to take a cab from the lobby into town, or rent a jeep and safely explore the beautiful island of Cozumel!

Smaller resort with really nice grounds. Outdoor entertainment was outside or first block and we had to move. Rooms are 24 per block and set up in a courtyard fashion - you hear everything/everybody. Got super busy/uncomfortable just before Christmas.

The Occidental Cozumel is a very lush and beautiful resort. The grounds and rooms were beautiful. My husband and I upgraded to the Royal Rooms before our arrival, and the room was excellent with comfortable beds. However, the food in the buffet could be greatly improved.The a la carte restaurants were fine, however, nothing was outstanding. As this resort has been taken over by the Barcelo Group, the Occidental Cozumel should communicate with the Barcelo in the Mayan on how to improve the selection and quality of food offered. In my opinion, it should not be rated a 4+ Star, as the food needs some major improvements.

We just got back from a 1 week stay at the Occidental.The grounds are beautiful. The hotel is clean. The rooms are spacious. The staff is friendly. Although there is room for improvement when it comes to the food, my family and I will consider going back again.

We chose this resort, partly because we had been there 2-years ago. (We've also been to COZUMEL six times to other resorts there) Since the last time, there has been a substantial overhaul, due, partially to the hotel becoming part of the BARCELO group. Anyway, we enjoyed our stay

Occidental Cozumel is a beautiful and well kept resort. We visited with a large family group (17) and with any large group there were a few hiccups. We did not all get the rooms we requested (ie a family of four with one king bed) but with a bit of negotiating the staff was able to accomodate us (2 cots brought into our room). We found the food to be excellent (if you like Mexican food) and the service at the restaurants to be good. The beach was beautiful but due to wind the water was a bit cloudy. We hired a boat for a snorkelling trip through the dive centre attached to the hotel and this was great. We also hired cars through the hotel (not so great as one broke down). Renting jeeps is recommended but I would go with an outfit separate from the hotel as it is expensive and the jeeps were frustratingly in poor condition. Overall I would recommend this resort if you like smaller quieter resorts.

A great all inclusive resort to take my Family of 17 to. One of the best we have been to. Lots of activities both at the resort and around the island. Will definitely recommend the resort and Cozumel especially for families.

Great destination, great resort, food was great, staff and service was great! Would definitely recommend this resort and David as your trips organizer! The beach was nice and close to all the rooms, the dive shop outfit that was located on the resort had great guides who were very knowledgeable and took us to some very special snorkeling spots. Thank you from all of us!

This is a recently renovated not very big resort with lush vegetation and gardens. Friendly and knowledgeable staff Amazing beach and water with nice clean pools. Well stocked bars. Very good alacart restaurants.

The personnel is warm and very helpful, always welcoming. The grounds are very well maintained. Our room was the best one I have had in a long time while traveling in the Caribbean, in terms of cleanliness and having all the necessary items available, everything worked well (toilet, shower, air conditioning), the bed was very comfortable. We used the back balcony a few times. It is very close to the forest, we saw or heard many birds singing. There was not many mosquitoes when we were there. There was always 1 or two persons near the lobby wanting to sell you time share, but after a while you know who they are and after having asked a couple time they let you be. The snorkeling was very near the hotel and other places further, the water was great, (quite strong water current on the first day we got there, the other days were better for the current) nice sandy bottom at the beach. Food was good, a nice variety, the a la carte...Mediterranean restaurant was a great choice, very well done. The food near the pool always had something for every taste. We didn't get to see many night time shows, but we saw the one where three persons were doing figures with torches of fire... We enjoyed it very much. Even if the environment is very small for the shows and in the open air, it gives it a homey feeling. For me the calmness of the place, the discovery of the little animals around, the walk on the beach and the good company made it all a very good time. I would go back. pcg0311

Everything except the food would bring us back to this resort. The food selection was limited. The food quality was “fair” at best and not up to the rating of the hotel. This also applies to the three restaurants on site. The beach, the service and amenities were all very good.

We had a great vacation at Occidental Mexico in Cozemel, great food, Rooms were very clean and so were the grounds. All Staff were pleasant and very helpful if needed. We did catch a show after dinner and it was great aswell. We would recommend this resort and would happy to stay there again. Beach was clean and loved the snorkeling right on the beach. We rented a car and toured the island which was amazing and beautiful aswell. Thank you. Mark and Bonnie Convey

Great beach, super easy snorkel spot, comfy beautiful rooms (Royal club), entertainment above and beyond big resorts, small population - friendlier crowd!, Albertos next door - party time! Snorkeling expeditions need less swimming, more looking. Good service - but the hotel timeshare hounds got to become more scarce - annoying. Food was good quality, maybe needed more variety in the buffets - NO TAMALES!!! Boo. Wanted more varieties of fish - not just one mushy one. Wanted more deep/local Mexican dishes.Coffee and wine were good. Olive restaurant - needs to make a better looking steak - Seafood restaurant at night - terrible.... Best food quality and service was at the Royal restaurant. LOVE scootering around the island. Super safe.

Hôtel de lux en plain nature,mer calme, pas de roches.petits bungalow vue dans la verdure,chambres larges,confortables et propres.Restauranrs agreable. Personnel souriant accueillant. Vacances reposantes.

Lovely well looked after resort in the midst of beautiful vegetation. The staff were very friendly and worked hard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return. Great service at the snorkel rental area as well.

Nous avons bien aimé notre Hôtel,Chambre confortable bien propres.Acces facile à la plage et aussi a la réception.Restaurant confortable et agréable ainsi que la nuriture excellant avec multiple choix.Personnel accueillant et serviable.

My husband and I just returned from Occidental in Cozumel and what wonderful holiday we had. From its pristine grounds to its beautiful white sand beach with the most crstyal clear waters, this hotel won't disappoint. Staff was always plesant and so accommodating. Our room was spotless daily and always added touch to our room. ( Room walls were a little thin) We never had a bad meal, there was always something interesting and different to eat. Tennis, ping pong, snokeling, beach valleyball, or just relaxing in the many areas of this hotel, your stay will never be boring. I would recommend the hotel invest in stand up paddle board and a shuttle service to town. Thank you tripcental

We were a little apprehensive when reading some of the reviews about the timeshare and the food, but found we didn't need to be. First off the timeshare people don't harass you, just say no and they will not bother you. The food was very good. You will not go hungry at all. We ate at the Seafood, Mediterranean and the Mexican ala cartes and they were all delicious. The buffet could be a bit better but we never went hungry. The beach is amazing and you can snorkel right out front of the resort, there is also bar service on the beach. The rooms are very nice, comfortable and clean with a large washroom, we never had an issue with water, towels or the cleaning staff. The fridge was restocked daily. The gardeners and cleaners all always busy. It really was a great stay and we would definitely go back. This is our 4th stay on Cozumel and this is the first resort that I have said I'd go back to. ALL the staff were super friendly and helpful. The only negative is there is no free Wi-Fi.

The grounds are exceptional. It's situated in a nature preserve, very mature trees, foliage, mangroves. Food was good, a la carte restaurants very good. Rooms are spacious, clean, very nice décor in the hacienda style. Pool and beach area was outstanding. Staff were polite.

This resort has the potential to be a 5 star resort. What they are lacking was , Food in the restaurants need to be upgraded. The steak they do serve is inedible and the buffets should have a better selection and maybe 2 omelette stations instead of one. The premium liquor was hit and miss, depending on whether they felt like serving it. They should also have a better wine selection. The front desk employees were very unhelpful. Could not give you the right answers. I went to book a room for four hours after checkout, as our flight was late and was told there was none available and then two of my friends went up after me and got rooms. How is this possible? The resort itself has a wonderful layout and the rooms were very clean and well maintained. So, the bottom line, more courteous, knowledgable front desk staff. Better food and wine!

Amazing resort with beautiful landscaping. Kids loved the pool and the resort crew and activities. Half days excursions were fantastic. We went for snorgling and fishing and saw all kind of fish: Dolphins, stingrays, octopus,... definively a resort for nature lovers.

We went to this hotel at the beginning of May. We liked the setting in the "jungle", spacious rooms, and friendly staff. But there are some disappointing things: the see was terrible!!! Dirty grey water! We could not swim there and had to rent a car for the whole stay to go to other beaches, where the water was absolutely clean. We were told that it depends on the direction of the wind and the water is clean during other months... May be, but we were frustrated. Another thing is the restaurants... The food is tasty, but there is no variety, not much choice. Sometimes we had to wait until they bring something as the trays were empty. And no air- conditioning!!! You feel like in the sauna!

Beautiful resort with amazing landscaping, accommodation was super, my cleaning lady was the best (#1235). Beautiful sandy beach but a lot of litter in spite of garbage bins and ashtrays everywhere ( maybe guests' attitude should change as well). In the morning beach was tidied up but litter was still there. Service - a little slow, front desk always busy, but 2 men who were usually there were trying their best,very friendly and helpful but couldn't keep up with workload. Do not purchase Internet service - it's expensive and doesn't work properly ( some days it worked for 10 minutes only!) Activities - so much to choose from but if some of them didn't start from hotel grounds you have to pay transportation - taxi ( not cheap).Looks like they have "flat fee" wherever you go.Overall I had wonderful time. Nothing is perfect,you cannot please everybody.Restaurants - I used only buffet,it was OK but I would prefer better selection of fish and seafood in general. My recommendation - to hire more people a and to have ice machine in villas. .

This a nice small resort. Pools are good the beach is excellent. The alacart restaurants are good. Friendly staff. Poor service at the buffets though. No utensils or napkins on the table while your food gets cold. No offer of water or a drink most of the time. I think it's understaffed. The shows are from 9-10 then you can go to disco if it's open. It is a nice disco.

Got there at night and it was kind of hard to find our room. Room was very nice and roomy with good air conditioning, a very comfy mattress and a large bathroom with separate bath and a big shower with good water pressure. Hotel is small to med sized so never any big lines for anything. Grounds are kept beautiful. Beach is wide and clean and there were lots of lounge chairs available. Pretty good snorkelling right from the beach. Food was above average at the main buffet and the beach buffet. The three individual restaurants were nothing special. After 9:30 the only food you can get is at the Pizza bar and quite frankly the Pizza is not good. Ladies at the front desk need to be a little more friendly but the rest of the staff (especially the great bartenders) were very nice and they work very hard whether you tip them or not. Overall a quiet and relaxing vacation at a nice resort.

The hotel had a lovely Mexican flair. It was spacious and felt uncrowded even though I think it was completely full. The staff were friendly and tried to be helpful. The front desk was a bottleneck at times not having enough staff on to satisfy the crowds during peak times. The room was spacious, neat and well kept. Everything worked pretty well. Water was well stocked. External noise was minimal. The food was ok. It was plentiful and cooked well, but It was not gourmet. We ate off the resort a number of times to get really good seafood. In my mind it is the beaches and the snorkeling that really made the hotel stand out to me. The beaches were a lovely sand , there was lots of room and I never had a problem getting a beach chair. The snorkeling right on the beach was great! I didn't spend much time by the pools but they looked well kept and the people seemed very happy. The nighttime shows were intimate and alot of fun. Lots of dancing and different costumes. I liked the layout and the size of the resort. It was big enough without being too big. Everything was within a comfortable walking distance. Overall, a great value for a fun vacation.

We had a fantastic week the 4th to the 11th of April at the Occedental Grand Cozumel. Rooms,Gardens Staff were amazing we didn't want for anything we enjoyed it very much we can't say enough about the staff the are all very friendly. I would definitely recommend this resort. Thank you for making our vacation fantastic.

Un très bel hôtel , le Royal est une option à prendre ! Le centre de plongée est parfait, le nitrox inclus et la plongée de nuit était fantastique , nous y avons fait des spécialités et la formation était très professionnelle et en français

Rooms are large and really comfortable beds with TONS of pillows. Bathrooms large and beautiful. Grounds gorgeous but no ocean views due to foliage. Lots of wildlife which we found fascinating Food ok but could be 5 star if they improved food choices and lack of staff. The staff who are there work super hard and are very friendly but they are understaffed for sure. This is a very quiet resort which has a separate adult pool which is nice and quiet. Evening entertainment is very simple and there is no theatre which didn't bother us at all. We would return for sure.

Occidental was an amazing resort, everything was so well looked after, very tropical looking. Food was fantastic everywhere on the resort. This was probably the best resort all inclusive that we have been to yet. We stayed in the royal luxury level, rooms were absolutely beautiful but the only complaint I had about them was they weren't consistent on keeping shampoo/conditioner and face clothes stocked in our room. Fridge was supposed to be stocked everyday with beverages but they also forgot to fill the beer each time. But all in all we would 100% go back to this resort for sure and would recomend to everyone.

We had a great experience. We have travelled to about 10 other all inclusive resorts across the Caribbean (Cuba, DR, Roatan) with our now 7 year old. This was our first trip with her and our 20 month old. The resort is beautiful. Rooms are super clean and updated. Food was good. Food can be a bit repetitive but one of the best we have been to and we usually stay at 4 or 5 stars. The lunch beachside buffet is big and opens very shortly after breakfast ends. There isn't much of a gap between food being available which is nice. The pool is right next to the beach which is great for people like me who have a child far more interested in the pool and I want to be at the beach. The kids club staff were amazing. They always had activities for the kids from pool activities to arts and crafts poolside and water balloon fights etc. They were very creative. Evening entertainment is lacking a bit compared to much bigger resorts but since I travel with kids I am ready for bed by 9pm anyway. Coffee is readily available before breakfast even opens which was great for my early morning walks keeping my baby from waking our entire building. Water was calm 5 of 7 days. Snorkelling out front of the resort was boring. Very flat and looked like a sandy field. I am not sure what the hype is about snorkelling there off the resort. Diving was ok. Well organized but diving is much better in Roatan, Honduras. They only have one beach bar with one bartender who hussled, but it was very slow because all of the drinks are made fresh from scratch. Annoying to me because I only drank beer but for those that like sugary fancy drinks you would appreciate the effort they put into the drinks. Overall we would definitely go back to this resort because it was smaller, and great for the kids. The entertainment staff (only 4 people) were incredible and were really what made the trip. They deserve a lot of credit.

This resort was I guess a standard all inclusive, beautiful grounds in the jungle, the beach was nice but a bit messy with seaweed, and shells but it is a typical beach, the snorkeling is pretty great - lots of fish to see. The food wasn't horrible, lots I didn't try as didn't no really what they were, or had something I didn't like, there was always a good variety at the buffets if you chose to try everything, they also offer to cook up fresh fish or meats or omelets, eggs, etc. They have al a carte resturants, you have to book reservations, 2 at a time early in the morning and wait in line to do it. Staff works very hard and are always friendly or helpful, front desk would be better to have a few more english speaking, seems they had none of our requests at all, so had to ask when we arrived, it worked out but only because the supervisor was there. The rooms are very nice and large, cleaned well. Bar staff at the pool and beach were always busy, they needed some help, the entertainment was fun they tried to get people involved. Kayaks and snorkeling were free for an hour. If you don't like to or can't walk or go up stairs, this isn't the place for you, I didn't mind at all. Nightly entertain was funny, and interesting, the disco was too loud to the point you had to scream in your friends ear. There is nothing close around to do at night. Rented a car, which is interesting, the gas stations swarm you and you can't see what they put in in gas - and tell you how is it now, then he hasn't put in the right amount, so check the actual pump for numbers and litres pumped, happened to most who rented. Also, biggest turn off is the damn Occidental so called staffers, that hover and get you to go on a 90 min tour for buying time - high pressed at the end, but they scam you into going for a really cheap rental price or free snorkeling trip. They shouldn't be allowed to where those shirts - it looks like they are the staff - they are NOT! just sales men. They warn you but when you see they are part of the hotel you think you are in the right place to rent, there is another place for excursion and rentals. should be clearer. We loved touring the island and going into the town it was fun and felt very safe and we were there for Carnival so extremely busy. Check taxi prices - the hotel at the front the guy will tell you the prices, and ask on the way back to be sure. Over all we had a great time, hotel is average I would say maybe 3.5 - 4 star. Not are nice as other places I have been in Mexico but again it was a great holiday, met a lot of fun people that made it better!