Cozumel Dive Resorts

Best Dive Resorts in Cozmuel: Our Picks

Allegro Cozumel

 The Allegro Cozumel hotel has been designed to offer sophisticated accommodations on the magnificent Playa San Francisco, one of the world’s most beautiful beaches on the island of Cozumel. Towards the southern tip of the island, the resort is just outside Palancar Reef. Short boat rides! ProDive is the dive operator on-site and have ample space for all your gear, comfortable boats, and an easy loading dock.

Allegro has 305 rooms, all spacious with a subtle tropical decor and architectural design inspired by tradition and perfect for relaxation. In addition, it offers a superb gastronomic array of 5 restaurants, where guests can recover after a long, active day.

Allegro Cozumel provides various leisure and entertainment options both under water, among dolphins and sea turtles, as well as on land, lying in the sand at the beach or next to one of the 5 swimming pools. It also has great facilities for relaxation, such as the U-spa, or for action, such as the water park and the sports area.

Allegro Dive Packages Start at $1000 per person

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Casa del Mar Cozumel – Hotel & Dive Resort

Want the communal feel of a rustic, seaside Mexican pueblo with cosmopolitan attractions nearby? Then this charmer of a resort is for you. You’ll be situated on the edge of the Caribbean Sea, ensconced in the property’s lush gardens.

You can pick from either 100 tastefully decorated rooms or — if you want to double down on romance — the eight enticing and just-renovated deluxe cabañas.

The dive operators are knowledgeable and friendly dive professionals eager to satisfy your every request. They’ll orient you to the spectacular Paraiso Reef, just five minutes away by dive boat and will brief you on all the best dive sites there.

After your action-packed dive day, sip on a margarita at the pool bar and watch a glorious sunset. And if you crave a little nightlife afterward, you’re only a couple of miles away from the bright lights and pulsating sounds of downtown Cozumel. But a stay at Hotel Casa Del Mar isn’t only about the fabulous diving. It also includes full access to Nachi Cocom, a private beach club 10 minutes away, which boasts a restaurant, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, motorized and non-motorized aquatics sports vehicles and other attractions. Discover the true meaning of enchantment at Hotel Casa Del Mar.

Casa Del Mar Dive Packages Start at $1100 per person

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Fiesta Americana Cozumel

Situated on a beach overlooking the majestic Caribbean, Fiesta Americana Cozumel All Inclusive offers traditional Mexican warmth in a tropical jungle setting. It features its own boat dock, a private beach club and diverse restaurants and bars.

Fiesta Americana was renovated in early 2014. The resort  now has a very modern and elegant feel without losing the Mexican culture and style. Enjoy 3 outstanding restaurants inside the hotel, Asian, Mexican, and Italian. They also have 3 smaller bar/food areas along the beach. A delicious Cevicheria, American Grill (hotdogs, hamburgers, nachos), and a open air buffet right on the waters edge. There is also an expresso coffee stand and ice cream stand… all-inclusive!

For the youngsters, there is a kid’s club and teenage lounge. The lounge includes fun games for teens, plus a small movie theatre. Groups can even rent the theatre out to replay their dive videos from the day!

At Fiesta Americana you’ll enjoy two swimming pools, including the main pool right in the heart of the lobby! The other pool is in the sand right near the ocean. Along this beach area are lounge chairs, tables, and even beds that hang over the water!

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Grand Park Royal Cozumel

Park Royal Cozumel is an oasis in the Caribbean sun, an All Inclusive, gorgeous hotel. With world-class accommodations, unending comfort and everything within reach, Park Royal sets the bar high.

A thoughtful and secluded beach club is reachable through a private underpass from the main  garden, and vacations thrive in the two whirlpools, two infinity pools and two partying deck lounges. With onsite fine dining and nightly entertainment, an inspired kids’ club, a fitness center, spa and every sport imaginable just off the deck, there’s nothing to stop your imagination from sailing.

Two stunning towers house 348 rooms and each boasts a private balcony, most with excellent views of the Caribbean. Feel the natural, tropical feel of Park Royal and all its beauty.

The Park Royal beachfront is nestled between two very classy deck and lounge areas and is accessible only through a walkway from the main hotel garden. With two infinity pools, two whirlpools and a stunning view of the sea, and the cruise ships. Unlimited meals, snacks and drinks at three restaurants, six cocktail bars and an outdoor snack service mean you never have to look far for a bite to eat.

An on-site spa and fitness center, dive shop and sports center mean your stay can be filled with activity. With a happening lobby scene, a kids’ swimming pool and activities club, plus activities on the dock, the beach and the pool, and nightly entertainment in the amphitheater, Park Royal is true to its name… Royal.

Park Royal Dive Packages Start at $1250 per person

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Iberostar Cozumel

The 5-star All Inclusive Iberostar Cozumel Hotel is nestled in a privileged enclave of natural  beauty along the Mexican Riviera. Sitting beachfront, the hotel features 293 guest rooms. The laid-back atmosphere at the Iberostar Cozumel is perfect for spending free time with family or for taking in that rustic, welcoming Caribbean experience.

The Iberostar Cozumel Hotel features bungalow accommodations, which include hammocks and small private patios that incorporate the local flora and fauna. The Iberostar Cozumel Hotel is also a proud holder of Green Globe Ecologic Hotel Certification. With 8 different room categories, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your vacation. Bring the family, a dive buddy, or a large group!

The region’s crystal clear waters create unforgettable snorkeling and scuba diving experiences. With such magnificent natural beauty, is it any wonder that the Iberostar Cozumel Hotel is also the perfect place for exercising the mind and body as well? They offer the best spa services for relaxation and rejuvenation in addition to an extensive list of individual and family sporting activities.
Dressel Divers is the dive operator on-site, with a dive shop, dock, multiple boats, rental gear, plus a retail shop! Dressel Divers imparts training programs to its staff that have direct repercussion in higher safety for its guests. More than two decades of experience in diving, snorkeling and water sports exclusively dedicated to these activities. “Our priority is to guarantee your safety. As a result our services have an unstained historical safety record with 0% accident rate, of which makes us proud.” 

Iberostar Cozumel Packages Start at $1300 per person

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InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel, located on a white sandy beach on the west side of the island, offers luxury and elegance. Cozumel is rich in history, from the majestic Mayan archeological site in San Gervasio to the rustic church in El Cedral, the Island has many stories  to share. Just 20 minutes from Cozumel international airport, it won’t take long to get your vacation started.

218 rooms are offered at Presidente, blending modern elements with classical Mexican accents. There are different room types to fit any preference. The rooms feature king-size or double sized beds, bathrobes, flat screen TVs, wireless internet, safes, along with many other amenities.

Only a top dive operator could be the In-House Dive Shop at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa, and for the past 15 years, SCUBA DU has been providing 5 Star services to all our guests. A PADI Gold Palm 5 Star Dive Center, Scuba Du has been recognized as one of the safest and best dive operations in Cozumel and the Caribbean. Daily Certified dive trips leave every morning from Scuba Du’s exclusive pier, to the best reefs in the Marine Park. There is also a full dive shop located on the beach.

There are four restaurants on site as well, each offering a different style, yet all consistent in the quality of their dishes. Add to that some tennis courts, putting green, kid’s club, fitness center, golf course, and world class spa. The cordiality, the gentleness and the dedication of the staff combined with the beauty of nature itself will make your vacation unique and unforgettable.

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Occidental Cozumel

This all-inclusive resort in Mexico is surrounded by a tropical mangrove, offering a beautiful tropical landscape and perfectly manicured gardens. Occidental Grand Cozumel is about 20 minutes from the international airport and a 45 minute ferry ride from Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

If you seek an even more luxurious experience, upgrade to Royal Club status, which gives you  exclusive access to the Royal Club lounge, La Carreta restaurant, and a private pool, along with other amenities within the Grand Cozumel Resort. Occidental Royal Club Grand Cozumel is like a resort within a resort.

  • 6 Restaurants including a Beach Club, 4 bars and a disco.
  • 3 swimming pools including a kids pool
  • Superb location for diving enthusiasts with dive vacation packages available
  • Fitness Center and Boutique with sauna
  • Land and Water Sports including; tennis, kayaking, snorkeling, water polo and windsurfing
  • Kids Club with supervised activities
  • Day and Night time entertainment
  • Spa with great services.

Imagine you were diving through the swim-throughs of a Coral Garden in warm clear waters, drifting along deep walls covered with sponges, fans and macro life, surrounded by colorful schools of fish, turtles, lobsters and crabs… Stop dreaming and join our team at Pro Dive Mexico to make it come true!!! Their Dive Center at Occidental Grand Cozumel is perfectly located in the center of the National Marine Park of Cozumel, one of the world´s TOP 10 destinations for diving! Their boats leave the hotel jetty in front of the dive center for two tank dives in the morning and afternoon, as well as for exciting night dives, and take you to Cozumel´s stunning dive sites of Palancar and Santa Rosa Reef among many others within 5-15min reach only.

Dive Packages Start at $1099 per person

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Scuba Club

Scuba Club Cozumel was built in 1976 as Cozumel’s first dive dedicated resort. Designed and built by divers, it provides all services in one convenient place. Just one mile south of downtown’s ferry dock, you’ll see SCC’s Spanish-Colonial buildings that blend perfectly into the shoreline.

Scuba-Cozumel is the in-house dive operation for Scuba  Club Cozumel resort. The PADI 5-Star facility and full service dive center includes an air filling station, a full line of rental gear and basic repairs shop, as well as an International Training Center offering specialty courses and certification at all levels. All diving activities and dive trips are coordinated and scheduled here.

The fleet of 7 boats are equipped with dive platforms and sturdy ladders, marine radios, oxygen and first aid trained crews. With the currents flowing around the island of Cozumel, all dives are drift dives. The newest site in Cozumel is the wreck of the Felipe Xicotencatl located very close to the resort on nearby Tormentos Reef. Cozumel’s reefs are well protected and kept pristine because they’re located in a National Marine Park.

The rooms at Scuba Club Cozumel all have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a small fridge, and are finished in tile expecting wet divers coming in off the boats! There is also free internet access from anywhere on the property. Choose from single, double, and triple rooms, with most facing the ocean. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and are decorated with a feel for Mexican heritage.

Scuba Club Cozumel has won many different resort awards over the years, so too has different local dive spots. Don’t miss Columbia reef, Palancar reef and Devil’s Throat all which made the top 100 dive spots list. Scuba Club Cozumel is all about diving, relaxing, and meeting new friends for life.

Scuba Club Dive Packages Start at $1120 per person

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Secrets Aura Cozumel

Unlimited-Luxury is more than just a phrase. It’s a commitment to fulfilling your every wish and  exceeding your expectations at every turn. It includes every amenity you’d expect from a world-class destination and so much more.

Secrets Aura Cozumel offers 238 luxurious suites, each featuring a king-size bed (or two double beds), private terrace or balcony, full bathroom with Jacuzzi, complimentary mini-bar and much more.

Spanning nearly 14,000 square feet, the magnificent Secrets Spa by Pevonia treats you with dozens of pampering choices. Experience pure indulgence through a combination of the latest hydrotherapy and indigenous treatments.

Indulge in an expansive array of international cuisine. Choose from four á la carte gourmet restaurants and a buffet venue – reservations are never required. Or sneak away for a romantic meal in your suite or on the beach. Your Unlimited-Luxury privileges include all meals as well as premium beverages.

Secrets is close to the wondrous Cozumel coral reefs where over 250 fish species swim in crystal clear waters. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System is the second largest coral reef system in the world. Minutes away by boat, this reef system boasts 100% visibility and scuba diving for all levels.

Secret’s Dive Packages Start at $1520 per person

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Sunscape Sabor Cozumel Resort & Spa

Located near the second largest barrier reef in the world, Sunscape Sabor offers the opportunity to explore the tropical underwater world of the Great Mesoamerican Reef. Cozumel is a small island 12 miles off the Yucatan Peninsula. Families, couples, and singles will all enjoy endless fun with countless daytime land and water activities, limitless food and beverages from four reservation-free restaurants, endless domestic and international beverages from three bars & lounges and so much more.

There’s a variety of accommodations to fit your desired needs. The 330 rooms include Caribbean Garden Views, Ocean Front Ocean Views, Studio Garden Views, and Junior Suite Garden Views. Each room has a private balcony or patio, flat screen satellite cable TVs, electronic safe, a  mini-bar refreshed daily, along with many other features.

From the beauty of the natural reefs to the abundance of tropical fish, this is the experience of a lifetime. Sunscape Sabor is the only hotel in Cozumel with a scuba diving training pool for those who want to try and experience this activity.

Located on the western coast of the island, the most popular side, divers will experience mellow reef diving, although further out offers drop offs, walls, and strong currents, for the more advanced diver. Expect to see sea turtles, seahorses, large grouper, Caribbean nudiblanch, moray eels, nurse sharks, along with many other tropical fish. If you’re lucky, you might catch an eagle ray or black tip reef shark swimming by.

Sunscape Sabor’s staff is extremely helpful and friendly! Your vacation will be carefree and relaxing, with everything you need. Excellent amenities and resort features, incredible diving, entertaining night life, exciting shopping, underwater tours and so much more, guests are sure to enjoy everything that the island of Cozumel has to offer.

Sunscape Dive Packages Start at $1250 per person

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Wyndham Cozumel Hotel & Resort

 Located just south of downtown, Hotel Cozumel is right in the heart of Cozumel. Just looking at Hotel Cozumel, and all its bright colors, you know it’s all about having fun. Add to that the largest pool on the entire island, a private beach area, and great shore diving, Hotel Cozumel is sure to top all diver’s lists.

Built in a circular type way, with all rooms facing the pool or beach, Hotel Coz is accommodating to all styles and people. Because it is on the main road, there is a private tunnel that takes you under the road, safely coming up on the beach side area. Enjoy beach chairs, and swimming, along with a restaurant. The dive shop on property is also located in the beach area, making it very convenient to dive, both on a boat and shore.

Hotel Cozumel has been accommodating divers for years, they understand diver’s needs and wants, and are especially accommodating to groups.

Hotel Cozumel Dive Packages Start at $967 per person

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