Where to Stay in Cozumel for All Budgets

I’ve written many articles about Cozumel ~ but I’ve never written an in-depth guide about where to stay in Cozumel.  Until now!  If you love to dive or snorkel: Cozumel is for you.  If you’re looking for a great family vacation spot that’s less “wild” than Playa del Carmen: Cozumel is for you.  If you’re a solo traveler looking for a safe, relaxed place to enjoy perfect weather: Cozumel is for you.  Here are my top picks on where to stay in Cozumel for all budgets…after a month spent exploring the island!  

I thought I’d stay in Cozumel for three days. But instead ~ I stayed a MONTH…& in about 10 different hotels!

Author’s Note: The hotel in the cover photo isn’t listed here, but it’s another great mid-range option with a fantastic breakfast buffet: Casa Mexicana.

Map of Cozumel Hotels

When to Visit Cozumel

Cozumel’s weather is balmy year-round ~ with highs in the 80’s, & lows in the 70’s virtually all year.  The big difference is with humidity.  From May to October, humidity is higher because of more rainfall.  December to March is the driest, & weather is ideal.  This is the busiest season in Cozumel, when hotel prices are at their peak.  I visited during April & found it a great time to visit: weather was warm, but not too warm. 

The warmest months of the year are July & August, when highs reach the 90’s. 

If it was me, I’d visit anytime between late November to the beginning of May.

This is the hotel in the cover photo: Casa Mexicana. Click on photo to check prices.

Where to Stay in Cozumel for All Budgets

Best Budget Hotels in Cozumel 

1) Hotel Mary Carmen is a basic hotel with a cute, central courtyard where they serve breakfast each morning ~ complete with their own turtles!  Just one-block off the main square, you can easily walk here from the main dock (where the ferry comes in from Playa del Carmen).  Rooms aren’t very big ~ but it’s cute, central, has fast Wi-Fi, & is a great choice for a simple, clean room.  Check prices here.

2) Casa Colonial is my personal favorite.  It’s located across from Mary Carmen, one-block from the main square ~ in a perfect location.  Rooms are clean, cool, & spacious (bigger than Mary Carmen’s), with fast Wi-Fi, hot showers, & excellent maid service.  But the best part is their breakfast!  Walk 3 blocks over to their sister hotel, Casa Mexicana, for one of the best breakfast buffets in town.  SO GOOD!!  An amazing breakfast spot with killer ocean views.

3) Villablanca Garden Beach Hotel has beautiful grounds: with a central pool, meandering walkways, & gorgeous gardens: right across from the ocean.  The only problem: you’re a 30-minute walk from town.  So if you want to be right in the action, stay elsewhere.  If you’re in Cozumel mainly to dive though, this is a great choice: there’s a dive shop next door, along with several good restaurants.  Rooms are older but charming; suites are spacious.  Check prices on Expedia here.

Villablanca is a little further from town, but its gorgeous grounds make it a peaceful & lovely spot. Perfect for diving & enjoying sunsets.

Best Mid-Range Hotels in Cozumel 

1) Hotel B Cozumel is located just north of town, close to the airport.  It’s right on the water, with a clean, contemporary vibe.  The highlight here is their kick-ass pool, which sits right on the water.  If you want to be in a killer oceanfront location at half the price of luxury hotels, with an easy walk to town: stay here.

Hotel B Cozumel sits right on the ocean, with a killer pool & a young, contemporary vibe.

2) The Flamingo Hotel has a hip vibe & awesome artwork, plus a rooftop hot tub & lounge area.  It’s located right in town, next to one of the best breakfast & coffee spots in Cozumel: Maple Bakehouse.  There’s a bar downstairs, but some rooms are on the small side; request one of their larger rooms if you decide to stay here.

3) Suites Turquesa has a view to DIE for, at a price that WON’T kill your bank account.  Rooms are clean & cute ~ & the pool location is AMAZING.  You’ve got a 5-minute walk to town along the boardwalk, air-conditioning (very important in Cozumel), & a smaller-hotel, boutique feel.  If you prefer a more intimate vibe: stay here!  Check prices here.

Can you beat this view for under $100/night? At Suites Turquesa in Cozumel.

Best Luxury Hotels in Cozumel

1) Cozuml Palace is THE luxury hotel in downtown Cozumel.  If you’re looking for all-inclusive, oceanfront views, & top-of-the-line everything ~ this is your spot.  95% of guests who’ve stayed here would return, & it’s very family-friendly.  If you have kids who love the water: stay here.  There’s snorkeling right on-site.  It’s a 10-minute walk to downtown Cozumel, so easy to get around by foot or taxi.  Food is top-notch, & they’ve got an oceanfront spa.  Check prices here.

2) The Presidente Intercontinental has a nice, white sand beach ~ which is extremely hard to find in Cozumel.  You won’t need to leave the resort to snorkel, dive, get a massage, or play a round of golf: it’s all here.  The adventure park Chankanaab is nearby, which caters towards families ~ so a great spot for couples or familes.

3) The Fiesta Americana All-Inclusive sits right on the beach, with a beachfront bar, & laid-back yet upscale vibe.  It’s also close to one of my favorite beachfront bars in Cozumel: The Money Bar (a great spot for snorkeling)!  There are five restaurants here, so even though the Fiesta isn’t right in town (about 20 minutes south of downtown) ~ you’ve got everything you need right at your doorstep.

Grab a drink at the bar & then head out to the beach, at Fiesta Americana in Cozumel.

Where to Stay in Cozumel for All Budgets

Make sure to check out my guide to snorkeling in Cozumel ~ & bring dive booties!  Cozumel has some really rocky shores, but that’s also where the best snorkeling is: so come prepared.

xoxo Noelia

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