Occidental CozumelvsVentanas al Mar
Both Occidental Cozumel and Ventanas al Mar are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Ventanas al Mar scores marginally higher than Occidental Cozumel. Ventanas al Mar comes in at #12 in Cozumel with positive reviews from 5 publications such as Concierge, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Occidental Cozumel
Km 16.6 Zona Hotelera Sur, Colonia El Cedral San Francisco Palancar, Cozumel 77600
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"Situated at the southern end of the island, this place continues to share the honor of best midrange all-inclusive resort here with the Melia." Full review
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However, special requests can be easily forgotten and lost in the vacationer shuffle.
Travel + Leisure
"There is a multitude of excellent hotels to choose from in Cozumel, but since you're interested in getting off the beaten path a bit, try booking a stay at the Occidental Cozumel, located about 15 minutes from the main strip"
Ventanas al Mar
Cozumel
From $145/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Concierge
"This place is all about nature—it is the only hotel on Cozumel's windward coast, and it uses wind turbines and natural wells to provide electricity and water."
Fodor's
"The lights of San Miguel are but a distant glow on the horizon when you look west from the only hotel on the windward coast." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Notable as it’s the only windward hotel on the island, Ventanas al Mar might be right for you if you are looking to get away from it all (way away from it all)." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Escape the tourists and cruise ships at this near-solitary, breeze-blessed eco-lodge on a lovely, windward' side beach."
Rough Guide
"The empty east coast’s only hotel has gigantic rooms with terraces overlooking the crashing surf."