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Reviews of El Cozumeleño Beach Resort - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
El Cozumeleño Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Playa Santa Pilar Km 4.5, Cozumel, QROO

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1040 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 1040 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 140 out of 1040 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 1040 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy c

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful quite non pretentiousness resort. The staff were wonderful and attentive. I was 5 days into my 10 day stay when I broke my foot and couldn't walk. My waiter Danny went above and beyond for me. He was the BEST and made my stay wonderful even hurt like I was.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. We were there just two days but the place wasn't busy at all - just the way we like it. We were celebrating my birthday and once we checked in, room service brought a nice plate with 4 cake balls on it and a personal message with my name wishing me a happy birthday and to enjoy our stay ! Only downside to our visit was our room didn't have a mini fridge but other than that- we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We absolutely love coming to El Cozumeleno. The staff is amazing. Shout out to Santiago, Paulino, Emanuel, Gabriel, Yannette, Lorena (our housekeeper) and the rest. The hotel is nice. It’s older but sufficient. The beach and ocean at the resort is FANTASTIC. The food is descent. I highly recommend ordering quesadillas on the beach. Thanks again to everyone at the resort who helped make this another perfect stay at our favorite resort on Cozumel.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 7, 2024
Thank you very much

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a great time and met some wonderful people! The staff, especially the cleaning staff, were amazing. While the property is a bit worn, our room was spotless as were the amenities….except for the birds! Excellent stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Thank you

8/10 Good

Zorymar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was relaxing , but it need to improve
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Thank you

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This place is a diamond, the staff was very friendly and nice. The place has beautiful beach and great snorkeling. Like I spoke with the manager this place only need more investment in remodeling, things looks very old. I hope they can put some money in an updated plan.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Than you

8/10 Good

ned eugene

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older facilities, but clean and quiet. Enjoyed our stay. Will return in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
THANK YOU

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Thank you

2/10 Terrible

Romelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not what I thought was dirty the birds on top of your food the only restaurant they have you need to make a reservation at 7 am if not you need to go the only buffet they have is when all the birds is on top of you and food
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful and always helpful. The rooms really need updated.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

LILIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place, just very old, and not a lot of dining options. Beautiful beach area, and staff was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Venecia

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everyone was nice and helpful.. The pool was amazing.. The food was good.. We love our stay..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
thank you

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very relaxed. If you’re looking for a homey feel and nothing uptight this is the place. My mom and sister enjoyed the pool while the rest of the family was snorkeling. This was our 2nd time staying and we will be going back!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
thank you

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
we had a great time but the property is very dated.. The ac did not work well and of course its tropical so it was hot. We we're determined to have a great vacation and we did... The people are so nice and friendly.. the staff really was accommodating. The location was perfect. Hopefully they get the resort back up to perfection.. Thanks Jackie and Robert : )
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our honeymoon and the amenities provided were perfect for our extended stay. The staff were all courteous and polite. The facilities and rooms were clean and comfortable. Definitely recommend this resort as an option for staying in Cozumel island. The food provided was good, but I do wish there were more menu options for Mexican foods.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on May 6, 2024
Thank you

8/10 Good

Celia Joanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 25, 2024
Thank you

8/10 Good

Otis Felton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cumbersome checkin process
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 24, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

Robert Curtis, lake wylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at The el cozumeleno. The pools were great. The beach area was clean and nice. There were lots of fish to snorkel with water was pure and clean rooms were clean. My only complain is the smell of garbage around the pool bar. At times it was rank. But thoroughly enjoyed would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 24, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Farmington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We LOVE this place! We have stayed multiple times! The staff is wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 24, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Troy Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Beach and great staff
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 24, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 23, 2024
Thank you

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 23, 2024
lamentamos que haya tenido una mala experiencia, nuestro principal valor en el hotel es el servicio y esto no es lo que usted menciona, le daremos un seguimiento a su situación

6/10 Okay

jamie

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was very old and run down. Bathroom shower tiles were dirty. The room needed to be painted and had peeling paint. If you dont go down to beach early in the morning and put a towel on a chair, you will not have one later. Not enough chairs. Food was ok but the steak restaurant required reservation and every night they stated there weren’t anymore reservations available.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 23, 2024
Thank you

2/10 Terrible

Natasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 22, 2024
thank you

2/10 Terrible

Kelley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property needs a serious overhaul. The conditions were horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 23, 2024
lamentamos que haya tenido una mala experiencia, nuestro principal valor en el hotel es el servicio y esto no es lo que usted menciona, le daremos un seguimiento a su situación

2/10 Terrible

James

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but property needs to be completely razed and rebuilt.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 20, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 20, 2024
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Rock Rapids

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this resort for the snorkeling, beach and pool areas. There is a lack of entertainment but that was ok with the group I was with. The food was what I always get at AI's. The staff is what was the best here! We had the absolute best service and attention!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 23, 2024
thank you

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 20, 2024
Gracias

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 20, 2024
Thank you

8/10 Good

Joyce, Conroe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really great time at this property. Absolutely beautiful. The staff at the restaurants and bars was top notch. Attentive and personal. However, the rooms are VERY dated. And the front desk personal is not so accommodating. It feels like you are bothering them. And Omar was the WORST!! Arrogant and RUDE!! Overall...we would stay again as the price is right.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 18, 2024
thjank you very much for your comments

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a 3star hotel. We went into this experience with 3 star expectations. The people are nice enough, some more than others. There are 2 restaurants, both with the same food I believe. The food is not bad but not great; our favorite was the breakfast omelet bar. The outside restaurant with the buffet has birds flying all over. The beach is nice but not for extended lounging; a treacherous walk thru the coral/rocks to get in and snorkel. The faucet in the shower would not turn off at first; then my husband “felt” his way around to find the stop point. The beds are not very comfortable. Overall, my expectations were not high at all (from reading previous reviews), so we had a good time! This being said we will not be visiting this hotel again just because I like a higher standard and don’t mind paying for it. I believe this is a good option for a budget vacation with kiddos.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 17, 2024
thank you for your comments

8/10 Good

Vickie Mae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean but could use some updates. Food was ok. Employees were awesome. Overall it was good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 17, 2024
thankyou

4/10 Poor

Rosita

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms were poor condition, and low quality of everything in rooms. It all needs updating. And it needs refrigerator/microwave. Front desk staff need more training. Restaurant staff were excellent, Esteban and Leonardo were great. Housekeeping for room 1112, Antonio was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 17, 2024
thank you

6/10 Okay

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good quality have decreased tremendously over the years and the lack of room maintenance in the older side is major concern.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 17, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

wilfredo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The peacefully that the Hotel is
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you very much

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food selection was bad. No adult entertainment.
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 17, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

Jade Marie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We enjoyed this resort and the staff. I wish there was more entertainment for everyone in the evenings but other than that it was a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 12, 2024
thank you

4/10 Poor

Nicole, BLUE SPRINGS

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you only care about the beach you will be happy. It's an amazing view and the ocean is literally right outside... If you don't mind not having ANY room amenities like a phone, WIFI, coffee maker, more than two towels, or a fridge then you will think this place is great. The room and bathroom are so outdated that you will struggle to feel comfortable, not even the chairs on the balcony are good they have stretched out and your butt will literally touch the ground. The bathroom is horrible I would not go in the shower without footwear Food!!! No Bueno! It is really difficult. There is 1 buffet serving the same food every day lending more towards Mexican cuisine but the food is not fresh unless you get there right when they set it out. It can sit there all day... They have a snack area with burgers and hotdogs but again if you are not there when they put it out first I have no doubt you could get sick. I have so much to say but this trip has totally exhausted me just trying to find things to eat. I have lived on fruit and I bought peanut butter at a local store. Oh... room service... we asked how to order because I was throwing up for 24 hours, finally found out you have to call the hotel # to be transferred to room service and they will either not answer or hang up. They only have at the most two people at the front desk so you could be in line to check in for more than a hour... No matter how much I've tried to push my judgements aside. I can't recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 17, 2024
Thank you for your comments

6/10 Okay

elida

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs serious update!! We’d turn the sink faucet on and the whole spout would turn and water would go all over the counter. Holes where the shower knobs came out from the wall. Service was excellent. Food was nothing to call home about. Steak in the restaurant was good but have to go down early.. no phone in the room to call front desk… to make a reservation. Luckily someone in our group is an early bird and made reservations for the one night we ate in the restaurant.Do not plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you

2/10 Terrible

Anniva

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that I played in advance was for the garden view, but we got given a 6-floor room with no view. The desk cluck said that the only room available was on the 6th floor. To get to the room you take the elevator to the 5th floor and then walk one flit of stair to the 6th floor, because the elevator only goose to the 5th floor. When I mentioned it to the head concierge and shoed hem the Expedia reservation, he moved us to the 4th floor, because all of the garden rooms were talked. The concierge said they had Dubble booked hopping that one of the gests would not show up. and the room would not be available for 2 days. The 4th floor room had no hot water and the AC was leaking water. the water view was the top of the tike huts. never did get our garden view room. and did not get refunded for the differed in room charges.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 12, 2024
we are sorry you had a bad experience, our main value in the hotel is service and this is not what you mentioned, we will give you a follow up with your situation, can you please send us a message or can you please privide us with a good email address and then we will forward your information with management.

6/10 Okay

Ricki L

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible pillows. Uncomfy bed. Warm rooms. Bathroom fixtures didn’t work well. A budget resort at best but clean and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you for your comments

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was what we expected for the most part, and exceeded expectations on many levels. Realistically, it's a 3-3.5 star resort with many 4 star features. The staff are just delightful and Cozumel is a wonderful place to visit. Some of the reviews I've read are from folks who expect 5 star at a 3 star price: and prefer to complain rather than pay for what they want... If you treat the staff here well, they will return the favor in spades. If you don't, you'll get what you deserve... Yes, the property needs some updates and the pandemic made financing all that more difficult. They are slowly making improvements. The beach area is very nice and the pools are too. They could benefit from one or two more restaurant options, but the dinner reservation venue is excellent and well worth standing in line to reserve. All in all, we had a very enjoyable week at El Cozomeleno and would recommend it to anyone looking for a bargain vacation in Cozumel.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 12, 2024
Thank you very much

8/10 Good

LUZ ADRIANA ALVARADO, Woodside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 12, 2024
gracias

2/10 Terrible

Erica N

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was awful. I had to shower with my shoes on because of how gross the showers were. If those towels were in my house they would have been called "dog towels". Check in was not on time and that is very inconvenient when you have been traveling all day with a 2 year old. Birds were literally eating from the outdoor grill/buffet. They spent so much time cleaning and gardening all around the pool but the actual pool needed much more attention. Below the waterfall was just full of trash. The bartenders needed a better cup/glass situation they would pour ice back into the ice container from a cup that had been drunk out of. My cup of beer always smelled fruity like I was using an unclean glass. The swimming beach out in front of the hotel and pier were very nice. I am sure I sound like I just have standards that are to high but i promise I have stayed in nicer hostels. I would absolutely never book here ever again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 9, 2024
we are sorry you had a bad experience, our main value in the hotel is service and this is not what you mentioned, we will give you a follow up with your situation,

8/10 Good

Jay Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the beach. Reasonable price, clean, and safe. I love that Pepe SCUBA Shop in on site! Challenges... Check in was the worst I have experienced having traveled all over the world. I heard that the check-in has been horrible for a decade. They need to fix that. We enjoyed shore diving and a trip out with Pepe's SCUBA.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 9, 2024
thank you

8/10 Good

Karla Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed on 9th floor. Newer section. Nice room. Limited dining, limited selection, and the annoying birds!!! Drinks were not always consistent. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Resort was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 9, 2024
thank you

6/10 Okay

Melissa Kay

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's been several years since we stayed at ElCoz but we got a great deal & decided to try it again. The staff is great & the rooms & property are clean. Since we were there about 8 years ago, there has been a decline in food/drink choices & entertainment. We did not go hungry but the buffet is about half the size of what it used to be & the fresh fruit selection was sad (every day there were 3 to 4 selections & some was canned fruit). Ordering off the menu was definitely the way to go & we did enjoy the pizza, tacos & nacho selections there. Very little pool entertainment & nothing at night which sent us into town most evenings for something to do. This seems to be more of a family resort now with many kids around which had not been the case the several times we had stayed in the past. They still do not have the bird situation under control, they dive bomb you while eating (even insude the buffet), will land right on the table & steal food right out of the buffet warmers if they are left open- this does not seem sanitary & makes for an interesting dining experience. We have stayed at other resorts on the island & never had a bird issue like this. There is only 1 restaurant besides the buffet & it requires reservations so we did not get in to try that in our short 3 night stay. We have been traveling to Mexico for about 20 years & will not return to the ElCoz even if we get a deal, there are better options out there which saddens me as we love the small setup of this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from El Cozumeleño on Apr 9, 2024
we are sorry you had a bad experience, our main value in the hotel is service and this is not what you mentioned, we will give you a follow up with your situation,