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Lodging & Accomodations |
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Similar to the variety of the sea life that can be found through the
crystal blue waters of Cozumel, the lodging accommodations of the
island come in every size, shape, and color.
They have everything to offer from the all-inclusive resorts (where everything
is maintained within the resorts confines), to hotels ranging from 1-5
stars, to vacation villas and properties that allow visitors the freedom
to discover the beauty of Cozumel's restaurants and shops by effortlessly
walking the streets.
Cozumel's choices of lodging can be found in 4 general areas of the island.
There's the southern district, the northern district, and the
midtown (San Miguel) district, and the Corpus Christi district. Many
of the hotels in the northern and southern districts have excellent accommodations
yet face the dilemma of their isolation from Cozumel's culture.
For the best deals in lodging look to venture to Cozumel in the off-season. Mid-August to mid-November, and then again during the months of May through July offer the best prices for accommodations. Don’t be surprised by the 12% hotel tax.
The majority of leisure activities including shopping, dining, and nightlife
are a $10-$20 cab ride away. The Corpus Christi area (located between
downtown and the southern district) while closer to downtown, still doesn't
offer the ability to leisurely stroll among the many daily and nightly
activities of the Cozumel experience. This area is subject to zoning
laws that prohibit the location of shopping, restaurants, and many other
types of tourist driven businesses. This leaves the midtown district
as being the most desirable location for the visitor who is looking to
dive (okay, poor use of words) into Cozumel's culture.
Cozumel's midtown has emerged as the islands best value in terms of accommodations,
accessibility to entertainment, and overall choices of leisure activity.
It is possible to reach Cozumel's main plaza from anywhere in the midtown
area with a quick 10 minute walk through some of the safest streets on
earth. The midtown area sits a couple blocks behind Melgar Ave., which
over the past few years, has transformed into the beehive of activity
that is swarmed by the passengers of the 2 to 6 cruise ships that port
in Cozumel on a daily basis.
The many beautiful vacation villas, condominiums, and townhomes that
line Cozumel's streets offer an excellent alternative to the commercialized
hotels and resorts. At the same time, the variety of options available
can meet almost any budget out there. Many of these villas offer
their own swimming pools, Jacuzzi's, and meal plans, while being located
in the exciting midtown district of Cozumel. A large variety
of rental properties exist is midtown area, and the following have been
rated as the best value in Cozumel:
Check out our complete list of vacation rentals! Vacation Rentals
The street map
shows the location of each of the rental properties.
Two of the most popular all-inclusive resorts include Allegro (southern
district) and Paradisus (northern district). Both of these self-contained
resorts offer meals and beverages within the all inclusive price
in the restaurants located on their property. In addition, they
offer daily activities both in and out of the water including scuba,
snorkeling, and tennis amongst other activities. Beyond that, the
all-inclusive resorts have nightly entertainment with local talent and
staff members. Remember, all of this falls under the umbrella of
one convenient price.
Resorts South of town:
Iberostar
Carretera Sur Km 17.7
872-9900 306 rooms |
El Cid/La Ceiba Beach Hotel
Costera Sur Km 4.5
872-0065, 113 rooms |
Allegro/Diamond Resort Cozumel
Carretera Sur Km 16.5
872-3443, 300 rooms |
Hotel Cozumel Beach Resort
(optional all-inclusive package)
Carretera Costera Sur Km 1.7
872-2900, 180 rooms |
Resorts North of town:
Cozumel Melia
Playa Santa Pilar Km 5.8
872-0072 |
El Cozumeleno Beach Resort
Playa Santa Pilar Km 4.5
872-9530, 252 rooms |
The hotels of Cozumel have something to suit every type of guest possible.
Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, 5 star luxury inn, small
bed and breakfast, or proximity to entertainment and shopping, you can
find something to suite your needs. All districts have a variety
of hotels to choose from as well.
Hotels Downtown:
Aguilar Hotel
Calle 3 Sur no 95
872-0307, 32 rooms |
Barracuda Hotel
Ave Rafael Melgar 628
872-0002, 50 rooms |
B & B Caribo
799 Ave Juarez
872-3195, 10 rooms |
Colonial Hotel Suites
Ave, 5 Sur no 9
872-0506, 28 rooms |
Casa Colonial
Ave 35 between 8 and 10
872-6425, 5 rooms |
Casa Cozumel
10A Ave Sur No 121
872-2259, 30 suites |
Casa Mexicana
Ave Rafael E Melgar,
no 457 sur ~ 5 and 7
872-9080 |
Costa Brava
Avenida Rafael E Melgar Sur # 601
872-1453 |
Days Inn
Avenida 11 Sur No 460
43 rooms
872-1600 |
Hotel Bello Caribe
Ave Pedro Joaquin C No 660
872-6520, 50 rooms |
El Marques Hotel
Ave 5 Sur no 180
872-0677, 40 rooms |
Flamingo Hotel
Calle 6 Norte no 81
872-1264, 22 rooms |
Hotel Del Centro
Avenida Juarez # 501
872-5471, 14 rooms |
Mary-Carmen Hotel
Ave 5 Sur no 4
872-0581, 30 rooms |
Maya Cozumel
Calle 5 Sur No 4
872-0011, 42 rooms |
Plaza Lizzette
Calle 5 Sur x Rafael Melgar, #22
872-1376, 2 suites |
Hacienda San Miguel
Calle 10 Norte #500
872-1986, 11 suites |
Safari Inn
Ave Melgar at Calle 5 Sur
872-0101, 12 rooms |
Villa del Carmen
AV 50 Bis #840
52-55-5589-0800, 5 rooms |
IslaMar Suites
316 55 Avenida (Between 3 & Morelos)
5 villas 869-0504 |
Tamarindo B&B
Calle 4 Norte (between 20 y 25) # 421
872-3614 |
Hotel Bahia
Avenida Rafael Melgar x 3 Sur
872-0433, 27 rooms |
If considering an "all-inclusive" resort, remember that to fully take advantage of your dollar you should never leave the resort. Unfortunately, with the convenience of one price comes the lack of exposure to the many wonders (entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and culture) that Cozumel has to offer. With the location of each resort being roughly a $15-$20 cab ride away from town when staying at a southern island resort ($5-10 from northern resorts), your dollar might be better served by staying closer to the heart of Cozumel if you truly want to experience the island culture.
The hotels of the northern and southern districts face the same issue as the resorts. With a variety of accommodations available, you are still a $15-$20 cab ride away from any form of cultural activity in town. In addition, with the best beaches located on the southern end of the island, plan on renting a car if staying in a hotel in the northern zone.
Hotels North of Town:
Condumel
Carretera Pilar
872-0892, 10 suites |
Coral Princess Hotel & Resort
Carr Costera Norte km 25
872-3200, 139 rooms |
Fontan Hotel
Carretera Santa Pilar km 25
872-0300, 41 rooms |
Hotel Playa Azul Golf & Beach
Carr San Juán Km 4
872-0033, 53 rooms |
Melia Mayan Paradisus
Carr Costera Norte km 58
872-0411, 180 rooms
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Puesta del Sol Condominiums
Puenta Norte
8 rooms |
Park Royal
Playa Paraíso, km 35
872-0700 |
Sol Cabanas del Caribe
Carretera Santa Pilar No 6
872-0017, 48 rooms |
Palmas Reales-condos
Carr, Costera Norte Km 31 |
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Hotels South of Town:
Palace Resorts Cozumel
Ave Rafael Melgar km 1.0
872-2000, 170 suites |
Casa Del Mar
Costera Sur km 4
872-1900, 106 rooms |
Villablanca Garden Beach Hotel
APO #230 Costera Sur Km 3
872-0730, 68 rooms |
Hotel Cozumel Beach Resort (optional all-inclusive package)
Carretera Costera Sur Km 1.7
872-2900, 180 rooms |
Club Cozumel Caribe
PO Box 43
872-0100, 220 rooms |
Presidente Inter-Continental Cozumel
Carrterra A Chankanaab Km 65
872-0322, 253 rooms |
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Carib Blu
Costera Sur Km 22
872-0188, 22 rooms
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Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort
Carretera A Chankanaab km 75
872-2622, 238 rooms
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Scuba Club Cozumel
Ave R Melgar Sur Km 1.5
872-0663, 55 rooms |
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