Cozumel Non-inclusives

[Stokoe]

We used to go to Cozumel quite a bit in the '80s and '90s. It is a much different island today. We are going to meet some friends and family there in January. We haven't been there in several years. Can anyone recommend a short list of non-inclusive (normal) hotels? Most of the threads I've found here are either fairly old or specifically looking for all-inclusives. Trip Advisor mixes them together, so it is difficult to sort which are which. Plus, I have mixed luck with TA. We would like to stay somewhere nice, but doesn't have to be luxury. West side, preferably oceanside, access to diving, but doesn't have to have a direct pier pick-up (I'm the only one diving, so I don't necessarily want my needs running the show). We're familiar with El Presidente, but what others are there?

Thanks,
Scott

 

[nodakdive]

Casa del Mar has an "all inclusive if you want it" plan. $39/day per person. Shore diving there and no fee for pier pick up from other shops.
-Blair

 

[cicopo]

What price range & are you looking for a place with "resort" style features or just a hotel? Without AI you'll either need to be close to town or have a rental car. Hotel Cozumel can be AI or non AI, Villablanca is non & I think Casa Del Mar is non AI but a long walk into town. There are several decent hotels in town but they lack the amenities of the places I've named.

 

[robint]

Hotel Cozumel
La Ceiba
Casa del Mar
Fiesta Americana
--all oceanfront--

Casa Mexicana (downtown)

 

[Skittl1321]

Fiesta Americana is closed until March 2014 We had wanted to stay there...

For downtown, it seemed like Suites Bahia got great reviews; though was kind of a bare bones place to stay.

 

[MMM]

Can't believe no one has mentioned Blue Angel...

 

[robint]

Can't believe no one has mentioned Blue Angel...

he said he was the only diver, so I thought maybe he didn't want something like that. Aren't most of the people staying there divers?

 

[macado]

Casa Mexicana. It does it include their breakfast buffet which is fantastic but it's not all inclusive. Easy and quick walk to all local restaurants and bars downtown area.

Easy pick-up for diving from municipal pier.

 

[Dave Dillehay]

Don't forget Coral Princess or Playa Azul. Beautiful near north of town with no cruise ship weenies.

Dave Dillehay Aldora Divers

 

[cduffey]

Try VRBO. There are a lot of properties, both north and south, that are very nice and affordable if there are more than a couple in the group. We stayed at Residencias Reef in May where there is pretty beach for the non-diver and quick access to the reefs which means you get back in time for lunch with your friends. You do need a car if you want to eat the yummy food in town.