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Occidental Cozumel

Carretera Costera Sur Km 16, San Miguel de Cozumel, Quintana Roo

Location guide, what is nearby, and every tour that collects guests at this lobby instead of making you find your own way to a meeting point.

60 tours collect here60 include pickup in the price★ 4.6 average47 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Cheapest Shared Shuttle from Cozumel Airport 2 Hotels in Cozumel

From $22 per person, 10m.

Best reviewed
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour

★ 5.0 from 74 traveller reviews.

About this location

Occidental Cozumel is located on Carretera Costera Sur Km 16 in San Miguel de Cozumel, a picturesque area known for its stunning beaches and vibrant marine life. The hotel is situated on the southern coast of Cozumel, providing guests with easy access to some of the best snorkeling and diving spots in the Caribbean. Its beachfront location makes it ideal for those looking to enjoy water activities and relax by the sea. Getting to Occidental Cozumel from Cancun Airport typically involves a 1 to 1.5-hour transfer. Guests can opt for private shuttles, which are convenient and can be booked in advance, or take an ADO bus to Playa del Carmen and then a ferry to Cozumel. Taxis are also available from the ferry terminal to the hotel, with costs generally ranging from 150 to 250 pesos depending on the distance. The surrounding area offers a laid-back atmosphere with a focus on outdoor activities. It suits travelers who appreciate nature and adventure, with numerous tour options available directly from the hotel lobby. Visitors can explore the Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary, Mayan ruins, and enjoy various water sports. The hotel is also a short distance from local shops and restaurants, providing ample dining options for guests.

Transfers from Cancun Airport to Occidental Cozumel generally take between 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic. Private shuttles are the most convenient option, while ADO buses run from the airport to Playa del Carmen, followed by a ferry to Cozumel. Once in Cozumel, taxis are readily available for short trips. Tour pickups from the hotel lobby are frequent, typically scheduled in the morning for half-day and full-day excursions. It's advisable to confirm pickup times with the tour operator upon booking. The R1 and R2 buses are available for getting around Cozumel, offering a budget-friendly option to explore the island. However, taxis are more convenient for direct routes, especially to attractions or beaches.

Every tour that picks up here

The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour
The Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Snorkel Tour
from $624h
★ 4.5 (1,221)
4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán
4 Hour Cozumel Turtle Sanctuary Experience on a Luxury Catamarán
from $744h
★ 4.8 (1,124)
Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling
Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling
from $815h
★ 4.3 (723)
Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break
Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break
from $1425h
★ 4.9 (258)
Private Shuttle from Inside Cozumel Airport to hotels in Cozumel
Private Shuttle from Inside Cozumel Airport to hotels in Cozumel
from $965m
★ 4.4 (214)
Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time
Full Experience Isla Mujeres: Food aboard + Premium drinks + Snorkel + Free time
from $1155h
★ 4.4 (190)
Half-Day Island Tour with Mayan Experience & Beach Break
Half-Day Island Tour with Mayan Experience & Beach Break
from $534h
★ 4.4 (150)
Private Island Tour at Your Leisure
Private Island Tour at Your Leisure
from $1254h
★ 4.9 (120)
Deluxe Private Boats - 27 ft Sea Ray
Deluxe Private Boats - 27 ft Sea Ray
from $13335h
★ 5.0 (119)
Cheapest Shared Shuttle from Cozumel Airport 2 Hotels in Cozumel
Cheapest Shared Shuttle from Cozumel Airport 2 Hotels in Cozumel
from $2210m
★ 4.3 (118)
Cozumel Private Island Tour
Cozumel Private Island Tour
from $994h
★ 4.7 (117)
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes
from $1396h
★ 4.9 (112)
Private Jeep Tour in Cozumel
Private Jeep Tour in Cozumel
from $1825h
★ 4.9 (100)
Colombia, Palancar & Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Tour
Colombia, Palancar & Cielo Cozumel Snorkel Tour
from $624h
★ 4.3 (85)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Departure Transfer
from $1341h
★ 4.9 (82)
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour
VIP Chichen Itza & Ek Balam Private Tour
from $40012h
★ 5.0 (74)
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
VIP Chichen Itza & Coba Private Tour
from $40012h
★ 5.0 (69)
Island Tour Kuxtal
Island Tour Kuxtal
from $955h
★ 5.0 (69)
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
VIP Cenotes Private Tour (half-day)
from $1854h
★ 5.0 (69)
Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE
Airport Transfers to Playa del Carmen - Private van (ROUND TRIP) FLAT RATE
from $25540m
★ 4.7 (60)
Half-Day Cultural Tour of Authentic Mexico
Half-Day Cultural Tour of Authentic Mexico
from $1395h
★ 5.0 (57)
Off Road ATV Tour with Caverns, Cedral & Beach Time with Transfer
Off Road ATV Tour with Caverns, Cedral & Beach Time with Transfer
from $595h
★ 4.2 (54)
VIP Coba & Tulum Private Tour
VIP Coba & Tulum Private Tour
from $3209h
★ 5.0 (52)
Private Jeep Tour: Punta Sur, Mayan Park & Snorkel Adventure
Private Jeep Tour: Punta Sur, Mayan Park & Snorkel Adventure
from $894h
★ 4.8 (51)
Private Jeep or Buggy Tour Snorkeling Maya Park and Tacos
Private Jeep or Buggy Tour Snorkeling Maya Park and Tacos
from $714h
★ 4.7 (50)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Private Mercedes Benz Transfer
from $1251h
★ 4.9 (49)
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Departure Transfer
Playa del Carmen to Cancun Airport Departure Transfer
from $1701h
★ 4.8 (48)
ATV Ride Discover the Jade Cavern and Drive Through The Jungle
ATV Ride Discover the Jade Cavern and Drive Through The Jungle
from $403h
★ 4.5 (48)
Private Half Day Cultural Tour to Mayan Ruins and Cenote
Private Half Day Cultural Tour to Mayan Ruins and Cenote
from $1106h
★ 4.7 (45)
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
Private Cenote & Cave – Playa del Carmen, Mayan Culture & Fossils
from $1472h
★ 4.9 (41)
Full Day Guided Tour Chichen Itza + Cenote + Valladolid + Lunch!
Full Day Guided Tour Chichen Itza + Cenote + Valladolid + Lunch!
from $1456h
★ 4.4 (39)
Jungle, Caverns and Tequila Mayan ATV Experience
Jungle, Caverns and Tequila Mayan ATV Experience
from $503h
★ 4.6 (34)
Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour
Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour
from $1485h
★ 5.0 (34)
Cozumel Private Snorkeling and Charter Experience
Cozumel Private Snorkeling and Charter Experience
from $8505h
★ 4.9 (30)
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
Chichen Itza + Cenote Suytun & Cenote Ik Kil + Valladolid
from $13612h
★ 3.5 (28)
Cozumel Private Buggy or ATV Tour to Jade Cavern and Beach Club
Cozumel Private Buggy or ATV Tour to Jade Cavern and Beach Club
from $1355h
★ 4.2 (27)
VIP Ek Balam Private Tour
VIP Ek Balam Private Tour
from $32010h
★ 5.0 (26)
Jeep, Buggy, and Minivan Rentals in Cozumel
Jeep, Buggy, and Minivan Rentals in Cozumel
from $1094h
★ 4.0 (21)
Cozumel 4-Hour Private Trip to Heaven
Cozumel 4-Hour Private Trip to Heaven
from $4544h
★ 5.0 (20)
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
Tulum Excursion: Ancient Ruins + Cenote & Food! From Riviera Maya
from $576h
★ 4.3 (18)
Try Scuba Diving - No previous experience!
Try Scuba Diving - No previous experience!
from $2294h
★ 4.7 (18)
Private Jeep Tour Full Experience and ATV with Caverns & Cedral
Private Jeep Tour Full Experience and ATV with Caverns & Cedral
from $895h
★ 4.8 (16)
Private Tacos and Bar Hopping Tour in Cozumel
Private Tacos and Bar Hopping Tour in Cozumel
from $1195h
★ 5.0 (16)
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
Xoximilco Mexican Tour With Transportation Included
from $1975h
★ 4.7 (15)
Traslado compartido de ida y vuelta Apto-Hotel-Apto Cozumel Con Tickets de Ferry
Traslado compartido de ida y vuelta Apto-Hotel-Apto Cozumel Con Tickets de Ferry
from $1492h
★ 3.4 (15)
Private Jeep & Polaris RZR: San Gervasio Mayan Ruins & Snorkeling
Private Jeep & Polaris RZR: San Gervasio Mayan Ruins & Snorkeling
from $1655h
★ 3.8 (12)
Cozumel underwater 2 Tank Dive by boat
Cozumel underwater 2 Tank Dive by boat
from $1485h
★ 4.6 (10)
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
Adrenaline Tour Xplor Fuego from Cancún & Playa del Carmen
from $2186h
★ 3.6 (8)
4-Hour Private Tour in Cozumel with Pickup
4-Hour Private Tour in Cozumel with Pickup
from $955h
★ 3.5 (8)
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
from $1894h
★ 5.0 (6)
Cozumel Buggy Island Adventure Punta Sur Park &Scenic Island Tour
Cozumel Buggy Island Adventure Punta Sur Park &Scenic Island Tour
from $855h
★ 5.0 (6)
Private Cozumel Jeep or Buggy Tour, Snorkel & Mexican Lunch.
Private Cozumel Jeep or Buggy Tour, Snorkel & Mexican Lunch.
from $1144h
★ 5.0 (6)
Introductory Diving Class in the Cozumel Reefs
Introductory Diving Class in the Cozumel Reefs
from $1825h
★ 5.0 (6)
Full day Xcaret Plus & Buffet & from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
Full day Xcaret Plus & Buffet & from Cancun & Playa del Carmen
from $29013h
★ 4.8 (5)
Natural Pink Lake Tour Las Coloradas only from Playa del Carmen
Natural Pink Lake Tour Las Coloradas only from Playa del Carmen
from $15012h
★ 3.2 (5)
Cozumel Private Van Service with Snorkel Tour
Cozumel Private Van Service with Snorkel Tour
from $896h
★ 3.2 (5)
Cheaper Private Shuttle from Airport to any hotel in Cozumel
Cheaper Private Shuttle from Airport to any hotel in Cozumel
from $6915m
★ 4.0 (4)
Heart of the Island Cozumel Buggy Adventure Tour
Heart of the Island Cozumel Buggy Adventure Tour
from $805h
★ 5.0 (3)
Cozumel Jungle ATV Tour Adventure and Caverns with transfer
Cozumel Jungle ATV Tour Adventure and Caverns with transfer
from $653h
★ 3.0 (3)
Cozumel ATV Tour & Beach Break
Cozumel ATV Tour & Beach Break
from $1765h
★ 5.0 (3)

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Other hotels nearby with tour pickup

Compared to nearby hotels like Hotel Puerto Libre and Sunscape Sabor Cozumel, Occidental Cozumel offers a more extensive range of tours and activities directly from the lobby. However, it may be less suitable for those looking for a bustling nightlife scene, as the area is quieter. Hotel Puerto Libre has more tour options, while Sunscape Sabor Cozumel may provide a livelier atmosphere. Consider your priorities when choosing between these hotels.

Questions guests ask about Occidental Cozumel

How do I transfer from Cancun Airport to Occidental Cozumel?

Transfers typically take 1 to 1.5 hours. You can book a private shuttle or take an ADO bus to Playa del Carmen, then a ferry to Cozumel.

What are the typical pickup times for tours?

Most tours pick up guests in the morning, with specific times depending on the tour operator. It's best to confirm when booking.

Is there beach access near the hotel?

Yes, Occidental Cozumel is located on the beach, providing direct access to the shoreline and water activities.

How can I get around Cozumel?

You can use R1 and R2 buses for budget travel, but taxis are more convenient for direct trips to attractions and beaches.

Are there dining options nearby?

Yes, there are local shops and restaurants within a short distance from the hotel, offering a variety of dining experiences.

Is the area safe for tourists?

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but it's always wise to take standard precautions, especially at night.

What is the best time of year to visit?

The best time to visit Cozumel is from December to April when the weather is dry and pleasant, ideal for outdoor activities.

What currency is used and how can I access money?

The currency used is the Mexican Peso. ATMs are widely available, and credit cards are accepted at most establishments.