Coral Princess Golf & Dive Resort has a lot going for it, namely a prime waterfront location for snorkeling, infinity-edge pool, suites with kitchens, and an excellent on-site dive shop. But there are some niggling issues at this three-and-a-half pearl hotel that drive even the most diehard repeat visitors crazy, including a mandatory maid service fee, cards for pool towels, charge for Wi-Fi, and wristband requirement for free breakfast at Buenaventura Terrasse Restaurant. The 148 guest rooms and suites are clean, but some have rusty drains and the decor is boringly simple. The nearby Hotel B Cozumel has individually decorated rooms and yoga classes for similar rates without the time-share pitches at Coral Princess.
Coral Princess Golf & Dive Resort has a lot going for it, namely a prime waterfront location for snorkeling, infinity-edge pool, suites with kitchens, and an excellent on-site dive shop. But there are some niggling issues at this three-and-a-half pearl hotel that drive even the most diehard repeat visitors crazy, including a mandatory maid service fee, cards for pool towels, charge for Wi-Fi, and wristband requirement for free breakfast at Buenaventura Terrasse Restaurant. The 148 guest rooms and suites are clean, but some have rusty drains and the decor is boringly simple. The nearby Hotel B Cozumel has individually decorated rooms and yoga classes for similar rates without the time-share pitches at Coral Princess.
Hotels with proper sandy beaches aren't that easy to come by in Cozumel, and the mid-range Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa has one of the best, complete with a reef for snorkeling in the water and a thatch-roof bar for tacos and cocktails on the sand. The 50 pleasant guest rooms come standard with a flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, and furnished balcony with partial or full ocean views; some have a hot tub on the balcony. All-inclusive packages and a la carte meals are available at two restaurants and the beach bar. The free breakfast buffet is exceptionally good with made-to-order items and Mexican dishes. There's a small spa for massages and golf at the local country club is free for guests. The biggest downside here is that it would take a solid hour to walk into the center of Cozumel for nightlife, dining, and the ferry terminal to Playa Del Carmen. To stay closer to town, check rates at Casa Mexicana Cozumel, but lose the beach.
Hotels with proper sandy beaches aren't that easy to come by in Cozumel, and the mid-range Playa Azul Golf, Scuba, Spa has one of the best, complete with a reef for snorkeling in the water and a thatch-roof bar for tacos and cocktails on the sand. The 50 pleasant guest rooms come standard with a flat-screen TV, coffeemaker, and furnished balcony with partial or full ocean views; some have a hot tub on the balcony. All-inclusive packages and a la carte meals are available at two restaurants and the beach bar. The free breakfast buffet is exceptionally good with made-to-order items and Mexican dishes. There's a small spa for massages and golf at the local country club is free for guests. The biggest downside here is that it would take a solid hour to walk into the center of Cozumel for nightlife, dining, and the ferry terminal to Playa Del Carmen. To stay closer to town, check rates at Casa Mexicana Cozumel, but lose the beach.
