Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive vs Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive: Which Should You Book?
Both are five-star, all-inclusive beachfront resorts in Cozumel, with a spa, a kids' club, diving and a 24-hour front desk. Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive leans toward spacious suites, villas and a pool area with indoor, outdoor and infinity pools. Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive leans toward an active, social stay with tennis, windsurfing, themed dinner nights and live music.
At a glance
| Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive | Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Guest rating | 9.4 / 10 | 8.9 / 10 |
| Reviews | 432 | 557 |
| Room types | 6 | 30 |
| Adults only | — | — |
| Spa | Yes | Yes |
| Kids' club | Yes | Yes |
| Fitness center | Yes | Yes |
| Check-in / out | 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
How they differ
Who it suits
Couples, multigenerational groups and anyone who wants room to spread out. The suite-led room lineup includes a honeymoon suite for two and a villa that sleeps up to 10.
Active travelers and families who want a full daily schedule. The resort has tennis, water sports, fitness classes and evening shows.
Rooms
Suites throughout. The Superior Ocean Front Suite and Superior Ocean View Suite are 538 sq ft and sleep up to 5. The Superior Loft Suite Ocean View is 829 sq ft for up to 7, and the Two Bedroom Presidential Suite Ocean View is 1,808 sq ft. The Superior Three Bedroom Villa is 4,596 sq ft for up to 10. Rooms have a seating area, desk, minibar, coffee/tea maker and slippers.
A wide range, from 269 sq ft rooms (Standard Room, Premium Room, Premium Near Pool, Premium Ocean View, Premium Tropical View, Premium Pure Wellness) to 538 sq ft suites (Suite, Suite Ocean Front). Rooms have a terrace, fan, satellite channels, wardrobe, minibar and coffee/tea maker. Several room types are set up for solo travelers.
Pools & beach
The widest pool choice of the two: outdoor, indoor and infinity pools, plus a hot tub/jacuzzi and a pool bar. The beachfront setting includes a private beach area with sun loungers or beach chairs.
An outdoor pool, a separate kids' pool and a pool bar, with a sun terrace, sun loungers or beach chairs and sun umbrellas. The resort is beachfront and has a garden.
Families
A kids' club, a children's playground and babysitting/child services. Several suites carry the "Kids & Teens Free" name, and the loft, presidential suite and villa sleep 7 to 10.
A kids' club, a kids' pool and babysitting/child services, plus kid meals and a kid-friendly buffet. Family-focused room types such as Standard Room (2 Adults + 2 Children) sleep up to 4.
Activities
Snorkelling and diving, a games room and table tennis, with entertainment staff on site. A tour desk, car hire and a shuttle service (additional charge) help with getting around the island.
A tennis court with tennis equipment, windsurfing and water sport facilities on site, and diving. Billiards, darts, table tennis and a games room cover downtime, and yoga and fitness classes are on offer. Free parking and car hire are available.
Wellness
A spa/wellness center with massage services and a barber/beauty shop. The fitness center and hot tub/jacuzzi add to the unwinding, and the open-air bath and public bath are also on site.
A spa/wellness center with massage services, plus beauty services, manicure and pedicure. Yoga and fitness classes sit alongside the fitness center, and the Premium Pure Wellness rooms fit the theme.
Dining & evenings
A restaurant, snack bar and bar, with room service, breakfast in the room and a mobile app for room service. Wine/champagne and fruits are also available.
A restaurant, snack bar and pool bar, with a kid-friendly buffet and kid meals. Evenings bring themed dinner nights, live music/performance and evening entertainment.
What they have in common
- Five-star, all-inclusive beachfront resorts in Cozumel with a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
- A spa/wellness center with massage services, a fitness center and a barber/beauty shop.
- A kids' club, babysitting/child services, family rooms and entertainment staff.
- Diving, a games room, table tennis, a pool bar and sun loungers or beach chairs.
- A tour desk, car hire, currency exchange and an ATM on site.
- Check-out at 12:00 PM.
Which should you book?
Choose Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive if…
Choose Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive if you want a suite, loft or villa with plenty of space, or a pool area with indoor, outdoor and infinity pools and a hot tub/jacuzzi. It also suits you if you value its 9.4 guest rating from 432 reviews.
See rooms & live ratesChoose Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive if…
Choose Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive if you want tennis, windsurfing and fitness or yoga classes, or evenings built around themed dinners and live music. It also suits families who want a kids' pool and kid-friendly buffet, or anyone arriving by car who wants free parking.
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Frequently asked questions
Which has the higher guest rating, Cozumel Palace or Iberostar Waves Cozumel?
Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive is rated 9.4 from 432 reviews. Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive is rated 8.9 from 557 reviews.
Which resort is better for families?
Both have a kids' club, babysitting/child services and family rooms. Cozumel Palace adds a children's playground and suites that sleep 5 to 10, several named "Kids & Teens Free". Iberostar Waves Cozumel adds a kids' pool, kid meals and a kid-friendly buffet.
Which resort has more water and sports activities?
Iberostar Waves Cozumel has a tennis court, windsurfing and water sport facilities on site, plus diving. Cozumel Palace offers snorkelling and diving.
Which has the bigger pool area?
Cozumel Palace has outdoor, indoor and infinity pools, a hot tub/jacuzzi and a pool bar. Iberostar Waves Cozumel has an outdoor pool, a kids' pool and a pool bar.
Which is better for guests who need accessible facilities?
Both have facilities for disabled guests. Iberostar Waves Cozumel also has wheelchair accessible areas, a lower bathroom sink and Premium Accessible Room types. Cozumel Palace has a lift/elevator.
Is there parking at either resort?
Iberostar Waves Cozumel has free parking. Cozumel Palace has car hire and a shuttle service (additional charge) for getting around, but no parking is mentioned for it.
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