Occidental Cozumel - All Inclusive

I just came back from this trip and it was amazing 😍 we wished we could stay more days, the staff is amazing, the propertyis well maintain and beautiful. We will definitely come back to occidental!

Our stay at Occidental Cozumel was worth every peso we spent on flights, taxis, and the ferry. Just keep in mind it's a budget-friendly resort, not a luxury one. The food could use some improvement. It would be great to have a taco station or authentic Mexican food available, especially by the beach. The beach is smaller due to erosion, but the water is crystal clear. The first couple of days it was a little murky because of rain, but nothing compared to the sargassum we saw around Playa del Carmen and Cancun. The grounds are very clean and well maintained, the staff is friendly, and it's an easy walk to Allegro Cozumel along the beach. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would gladly come back.

Everything was clean and beautiful grounds! The only thing I would improve would be food choices. But honestly, you get what you pay for and it’s a great value. I have never seen people work harder on groundskeeping in my life.

What you should pack unless you are a member: 1. washcloths (nope, they have them but they won’t give them to you). 2. straws - if you like them plastic, paper, or biodegradable (not a straw to be found; I got some from a local restaurant and brought them back to use). 3. snacks - there 2 times during the day when no food is served anywhere (between breakfast and lunch, then between lunch and dinner…you know during normal snack times). 3. patience - the staff will get to you when they get to you. 4. clothes - don’t bother bringing many because you will sweat the entire time and the only place with any noticeable air conditioning is your room. 5. a need for coffee that is not straight black coffee - there is a cappuccino machine that might work, but also might not, and you can order one from your table in the mess hall, but see #3. Some good things: 1. the little strip of ocean is nice despite no umbrellas, the water is lovely and not much seaweed because of the side of the island it is on. 2. you have to walk a good distance to get anywhere but the paths are clean and very organic with the natural landscape, with a lot of trees overhead as shade. 3. there is a fridge in your room that will have bottled water everyday for you . 4. the diving is right there - like there beside the lunch buffet; you don’t have to go offsite at all. only one person working there but omg the massage was one of the best I have ever had in my life and spas are pretty much my hobby.