Cozumel's 5-star resorts suit travelers who want a beachfront base with a spa, plenty of dining and easy access to the water. These three combine private beach areas, kids' clubs and diving and snorkelling, so couples, families and active travelers all have something to enjoy. Guest ratings run from 8.9 to 9.4.
Every resort on this page holds an official 5-star rating. We then looked at each one's guest rating and its beachfront, spa, dining and water-activity facilities.
Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive pairs a 5-star rating with a 9.4 guest rating, the highest of the three. Mornings suit the private beach area and sun loungers, with infinity, outdoor, indoor and swimming pools to move between. A spa and wellness center offers massage, and dining runs to four restaurants plus a bar, pool bar and snack bar. Some suites have a hot tub or spa bath, and Palancar Reef is nearby for snorkelling and diving.
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa by IHG holds 5 stars and a 9.2 guest rating. The beachfront setting includes a private beach area, and the pool offering runs to two outdoor pools plus infinity and heated pool facilities. Divers and snorkellers have an on-site dive shop, while the full spa adds massage, a steam room and a sauna. Families get a kids' club, playground and kid meals, and free WiFi and free parking keep logistics simple.
Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive brings a 5-star rating and an 8.9 guest rating to a beachfront setting with sun loungers and umbrellas. The outdoor pool has a pool bar, and the kids' club and kids' pool keep younger guests busy. The spa offers massage, yoga and fitness classes, while diving, windsurfing and other on-site water sports fill the active hours. Themed dinner nights and live music shape the evenings, and WiFi and parking are free.
If diving is the priority, all three resorts offer it. Presidente InterContinental has an on-site dive shop, and Cozumel Palace is near Palancar Reef.
Travelling with children? Each resort has a kids' club, and Cozumel Palace also has babysitting services and a playground.
Driving in Cozumel? Presidente InterContinental and Iberostar Waves both include free parking.
Want something more active than the beach? Iberostar Waves has windsurfing and on-site water sports, and Presidente InterContinental has a tennis court.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of these Cozumel resorts have a kids' club?
Cozumel Palace-All Inclusive, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa by IHG and Iberostar Waves Cozumel - All Inclusive all have a kids' club. Cozumel Palace and Presidente InterContinental also have a children's playground, and Iberostar Waves has a kids' pool.
Can I go diving or snorkelling at these resorts?
Yes. All three resorts offer diving and snorkelling or water sports. Presidente InterContinental has an on-site dive shop, Cozumel Palace is near Palancar Reef, and Iberostar Waves adds windsurfing and other on-site water sports.
Do these resorts have a spa?
Yes. Cozumel Palace has a spa and wellness center with massage services. Presidente InterContinental has a full spa with massage, a steam room and a sauna. Iberostar Waves has a spa with massage, plus yoga and fitness classes.
Which resorts include free parking and WiFi?
Presidente InterContinental and Iberostar Waves both include free WiFi and free parking. Cozumel Palace includes free WiFi.
Are these resorts on the beach?
Yes. All three are beachfront. Cozumel Palace and Presidente InterContinental each have a private beach area, and Iberostar Waves has sun loungers and umbrellas on its beachfront.