The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Cozumel

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Cozumel

Cozumel, Mexico Cozumel, Mexico

Visiting Cozumel, Mexico for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Cozumel, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Cozumel based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Cozumel for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Cozumel before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Cozumel for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Cozumel for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Fiesta Americana Cozumel All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $224 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Cozumel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at Carretera a Chankanaab Km. 7.5, Fiesta Americana Cozumel All Inclusive has great rooms from $224 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and a kid-friendly buffet at this relaxing hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


The Explorean Cozumel All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $265 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach

A great place to stay is The Explorean Cozumel All Inclusive which has nice rooms starting at $265. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Carretera a Chankanaab km 7.5 Zona Hotelera Sur.. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, child care, laundry services, and cooking classes which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.5 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop


Iberostar Cozumel

5-star Resort with prices starting at $166 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Cozumel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

We found Iberostar Cozumel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $166. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Costera Sur Km 17782. You'll also find breakfast, child care, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 17.3 km from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Kids' club


Occidental Cozumel All Inclusive

5-star Resort with prices starting at $115 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $115, Occidental Cozumel All Inclusive, at Kilometro 17.5, Carretera Sur Cozumel, El Cedral, San Francisco Palancar provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and child care. It's located just 16.6 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Ventanas al Mar Beach Front Cozumel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $187 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Ventanas al Mar Beach Front Cozumel has a great guest rating of 9.09 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $187 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Carretera Costera Oriente Km. 43.5. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, child care, a free breakfast, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 15.4 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancún, Isla Mujeres, and Puerto Morelos.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Cozumel, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Cozumel, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Cozumel, Best Hotels for One Week in Cozumel, Best Hotels for One Night in Cozumel, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Cozumel.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Cozumel?

Cozumel Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$191

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Cozumel, Mexico. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Cozumel, Mexico based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $191. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Cozumel.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $141
  • 4-star hotels: $245
  • 3-star hotels: $187


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