deciding to visit Cozumel is easy, choosing where to stay on this stunning island can be a lot more of a challenge. In this post, I’ll share the best places to stay in Cozumel so you can take pleasure in the best dive, snorkel, or beach holiday.
We recently spent a week on Mexico’s popular vacationer island and are already planning our return.
At 48 km (30 mi) long and 16 km (9.9 mi) wide, Cozumel is a manageable size and no matter where you stay, you’re an easy drive to all points of interest.
Where to stay in Cozumel Mexico depends on what activities you want to do, whether or not you’ll have transport, and the style of accommodation you’re after.
In this post, I’ll break down the main areas of the island, plus share some top accommodation options as well.
Let’s take a look at the best places to stay in Cozumel for all types of travellers.
目次
Central (Centro)
Southern Cozumel
Northern Cozumel
5 things To do in Cozumel
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Enjoy your stay in Cozumel
Central (Centro)
This part of the island is home to the majority of the action. The capital city (and only city) of San Miguel is where you’ll find the main square, lots of shopping, many restaurants and bars, and lots of accommodation options.
Centro area of Cozumel island
This is where you must stay in Cozumel if you want to be within walking distance to everything — including the malecon, which is where you can walk and take pleasure in the sunset and lots of great beach bars.
For any individual who wants to be near the action, and within walking distance to everything, Centro is a great area to stay in Cozumel.
Where to stay in Centro Cozumel
We stayed at Stingray rental property which is a 4 room boutique rental property located just 3 blocks from the sea. all of the rooms face towards the shared pool and are elegantly created with new furnishings and paintings on the walls.
We really took pleasure in our stay at Stingray rental property (the pool was great)
Built in 2019, the new rooms offer a comfortable king-sized bed, tiled flooring, and a large shower room with granite countertops.
All of the amenities you could need are available here, from a hairdryer and seating areas to blazing-fast wifi and drinking water. Plus, you’ll find a coffee maker with Mexican coffee grounds, and a small fridge (perfect for keeping beer cold!).
The friendly, experienced owners Greg and Silvia are around to help with anything you need.
We took pleasure in our quiet, 5-night stay here and highly recommend it. Click here to book direct (and receive the lowest price), or learn a lot more on Airbnb.
Our spacious room at Stingray Villa
Other places to stay in Cozumel in the center include:
Caribo Cozumel: a high-rated, budget option in central Cozumel. This property uses a common kitchen area and is located about a 12-minute walk to the malecon.
Casa Mexicana Cozumel: this midrange place is directly across the street from the malecon and uses a sea view and a pool. The downside is that it can be noisy here.
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Southern Cozumel
When I say southern Cozumel, I indicate the area south of Centro to Playa Palancar on the southwest coast.
The south/southwest portion of Cozumel
In my opinion, this is where to stay in Cozumel for diving and snorkelling. But, it will come at a higher price identify than staying in Centro, and you will absolutely need a automobile to stay out here or hire a taxi to get around.
As you leave San Miguel city and head south of Centro, you’ll find fewer restaurants, bars, and small hotels. Instead, there are a lot more resorts, beach clubs, and just a handful of restaurants.
There are also fewer people, and it’s less developed. So, it’s a tradeoff.
Many of the resorts and hotels here have their own private jetties, indicating that your dive boat can pick you up and whisk you away ideal from your doorstep — how cool is that?!
Most of the dive sites are located south of the center of the island. We went scuba diving with scuba Tony and were able to get a pickup at the jetty at money Bar.
What service! scuba Tony picked us up ideal at our jetty
Where to stay in the South of Cozumel
We spent 2 nights at the Landmark resort and while it’s an expensive place, we took pleasure in our stay. built in a Greco-Roman style, with granite flooring and luxurious decor, the sea view rooms here are incredible.
Due to the Dzul-Ha reef being just offshore, this is a great place to stayin Cozumel for diving and snorkelling.
Snorkel gear can be rented for $15 per day from the money Bar (restaurant and beach club), and if you’re diving with scuba Tony, they’ll pick you up ideal from the jetty.
The downside to staying here is that it’s much a lot more costly than the center, and you’ll absolutely need your own mode of transportation. Or, you’ll need to take a taxi to get to restaurants in town.
Click here to learn a lot more about the Landmark Resort, and click here to learn a lot more about the unit that we stayed in.
Two-bedroom condominium at the Landmark Resort
Other places to stay in Cozumel on the west coast, south of Centro:
Occidental Cozumel: this all-inclusive resort is located quite far south, but pick-up is still available when diving! With 3 pools, a sea view, and a beach, this is a top choice when it pertains to places to stay in Cozumel.ここでもっと学びましょう。
Presidente Intercontinental: this stunning property has a private beach, 2 pools and uses a variety of dining options onsite. This is where to stay in Cozumel if you’re trying to find a luxury experience. Click here to learn more.
☞ related Post: 15 best beaches in Mexico
Northern Cozumel
This part of the island is a great place to stay if you’re interested in golfing, waterfront accommodations, and a quieter trip. Plus, some of the best restaurants are up in this area — Buccanos, La Monina and Hemingway.
The northern part of Cozumel is from around La Monina restaurant to the public beach as shown on the map below.
The northern end of the island of Cozumel
However, if you’re a scuba diver, this isn’t the best area to stay in Cozumel due to the fact that you’ll be far from the Marine Park, and scuba boats won’t pick you up here.
Where to stay in the North of Cozumel
Here in the northern hotel zone, you have the choice between apartments, well-known hotels such as the Westin, all-inclusives, and smaller boutique hotels as well.
The Westin uses a private beach area, an outdoor pool, complimentary snorkelling equipment, and an onsite restaurant. You have the option to make this an all-inclusive stay if you wish.
Hotel B and its sister accommodation, hotel B Unique, are great options as well. special is a lot more adult-orientated with chic design and trendy style. rooms are oceanview or jungle here.
Puerta del Mar is located farther north of Cozumel, but still within an easy drive of activities. This bed and breakfast has a private beach area and bicycles for rent. This is a great quiet option for accommodations on Cozumel.
5 things To do in Cozumel
We’ve written an entire post on the fun things to do in Cozumel, so make sure to check that out here. But, here’s a teaser of the top 5 activities you won’t want to miss.
Scuba diving and snorkelling: The Mesoamerican Reef is 1,126 kilometers (700 mi) long and spans 4 countries — Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras. Diving in Cozumel is some of the best in the world. join a scuba trip with scuba Tony and explore the underwater world.
Visit the Mayan Ruins: located in the northern part of the island, you’ll find the San Gervasio archaeological site. The Mayan ruins here aren’t as grand as Chichen Itza, but they are a lot of absolutely worth a visit (hire a guide onsite to show you around and bring the place to life.)
Watch Sunset: On the west coast of the island, you can experience magical sunsets each evening. While on the east coast, you’ll be able to see some spectacular sunrises! enjoy the sunset from any of the bars on the water, or on the malecon.
Visit Punta del Sur: This nature reserve is not to be missed. located on the southern part of the island, it doesn’t matter where you stay in Cozumel, make sure to drive here, take a tour, or hop in a taxi. At the reserve, you’ll find mangroves, beaches, lagoons, crocodiles, a lighthouse, and more. It’s a nature lover’s dream spot.
Drive around the Island: Ok, so you can’t actually circumnavigate the entire island. But, starting in Centro, you can drive south, and around the southern tip, before coming back up the island on the east coast. You will then cut inland and cross the island (taking the Transversal de Cozumel road) and head back to Centro. A road trip to the east coast is a must.
Don’t miss a trip to Punta Sur Park — a great place for nature lovers.
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Answers to common questions about choosing an area to stay in Cozumel.
Where to stay in Cozumel for an all-inclusive?
All of the all-inclusives on Cozumel island are on the west島のアーン側、大半はサンミゲル市の南です。 Occidental CozumelまたはCozumel Palaceをご覧ください。
ダイビングのためにコスメルのどこに滞在しますか？
ダイビングのために中央または南コズメルに滞在するのが最善です。
ダイビングサイトは主にマリンパークにあります。セントロの南に滞在することを選択した場合、1日のダイビングのためにホテルの桟橋で迎えに行くことができるでしょう。そうでない場合は、ダイビングセンターまで車で行く必要があります。
シュノーケリングのためにコスメルのどこに滞在しますか？
シュノーケリングの場合、島の風に保護された風下側にあるコスメルの南に滞在することも最善です。
最高のシュノーケリングは、あなたが本当に健康なサンゴ礁に行くことができるボート旅行から行われますが、あなたがオフショアのシュノーケルをすることができる場所がたくさんあります – マネーバー、イベラスターホテル、プラヤパランカル。
コスメルでのスキューバダイビングとシュノーケリングは必要です – あなたがどこに滞在しても
予算内でコスメルに滞在する場所は？
現金を節約するには、コスメルの中心に滞在したいと思うでしょう。ここには、多くのAirbnb、ゲストハウス、共有宿泊施設があります。
宿泊施設はセントロでははるかに経済的ですが、それらの多くは、私たちが滞在していたスティングレイレンタルプロパティなど、お金に大きな価値を提供します。
週末はコスメルに滞在する場所は？
Cozumelでどのような週末を過ごしたいかによって、いくつかのオプションがあります。楽しいパーティーの週末には、すべてのレストランやバーまで歩くことができるセンターに滞在したいと思うでしょう。
静かな休暇のために、街や北の南にある宿泊施設を見てください。
空港近くのコズメルのどこに滞在しますか？
セントロのどこにでも滞在している場合は、空港の近くにいます。
コズメルの空港はダウンタウンにあり、早朝のフライトを簡単にします。ここで地図上の空港を見つけてください。例として、セントロのスティングレイレンタルプロパティから空港までのドライブはわずか7分です。
Stingray Villaの夕日
コスメルにどれくらい滞在する必要がありますか？
できる限り！メキシコ本土から、またはアメリカからの週末旅行のために、多くの人がコスメルを訪れます。多くの主要な米国の都市からの直行便があり、これは人気のある休暇になっています。
また、人々はカンクンやプラヤデルカルメンなどの近くの場所から日帰り旅行をすることを選択しています。しかし、時間があれば、コスメルで1週間過ごすことで、あなたは本当に遅いペースで島で喜びを感じることができます。
コスメルの最良の側面は何ですか？
西海岸は、コスメルに滞在しなければならない場所です。東部は未開発であり、興味深いロードトリップに最適な場所になり、昼食にも素晴らしいスポットがあります。しかし、コスメルのどこに滞在するかを選択することに関係する場合、西海岸があなたの最良の選択肢です。
コスメルは安全ですか？
コズメルは、メキシコの旅行者にとってより安全な目的地の1つです。人気のあるクルーズ船の港であり、犯罪率は低く、ここではCovid-19に対して多くの予防策を講じています。
通常の常識はコスメルに当てはまります。夜は自分でビーチに行ったり、持ち物に目を光らせたり、すべての薬物使用を避けたりしないでください。
スキューバダイバーの場合、水中で快適になり、必要に応じて復習してください。
Cozumelには、高圧室がある国際的な医療施設があります。常に適切な旅行保険があることを確認してください。デジタル遊牧民として、私たちはセーフティウィングを使用して推奨します（Covid-19もカバーしています）。
ここでは太陽が激しく、日射病は本物であることに留意してください！特にボートに乗っているときは、帽子、長袖、リーフセーフの日焼け止めを着用してください。
チェックアウトする前に常に独自の調査を行い、地元の人々と話をして、現在の「地上」の情報を取得してください。
コスメルでの滞在をお楽しみください
コスメルには少しあります