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Zel Cozumel

Carretera Costera Norte Km. 5.8, North Hotel Zone, 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★ 4.5 average51 back by mid afternoon
Lowest price
Cheapest Shared Shuttle from Cozumel Airport 2 Hotels in Cozumel

From $22 per person, 10m.

Best reviewed
Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour

★ 5.0 from 34 traveller reviews.

About this location

Melia Cozumel is located at Carretera Costera Norte Km 5.8 in the North Hotel Zone of Quintana Roo. This area is known for its stunning beaches and proximity to various attractions in Cozumel. The hotel provides a great base for exploring the island, with easy access to water activities and cultural experiences nearby. Getting to Melia Cozumel from Cancun Airport is convenient. You can take an ADO bus to Playa del Carmen and then transfer to a ferry to Cozumel, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours in total. Taxis are also available, with fares typically ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 pesos. Expect a travel time of around 45 minutes to the ferry terminal and an additional 30 minutes for the ferry ride. The surrounding area offers a mix of relaxation and adventure. Guests can enjoy various tours that pick up directly from the hotel lobby, including snorkeling, jeep excursions, and cultural tours. This location is ideal for travelers seeking both leisure and exploration, particularly those interested in marine activities and Mayan history.

Transfers from Cancun Airport to Melia Cozumel can be done via ADO bus to Playa del Carmen, followed by a ferry to Cozumel. This journey takes around 1.5 to 2 hours. Taxis are available, usually costing between 1,500 and 2,000 pesos. Once on the island, local taxis and rental cars are options for getting around. Tour pickups typically occur in the morning, so plan to be ready at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. The R1 and R2 buses operate in Cozumel, providing access to various points of interest on the island, though they may not be as frequent as taxis.

Every tour that picks up here

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)
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
Tulum and 2 Cenotes Half Day Tour from Riviera
from $296h
★ 4.8 (238)
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)
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)
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)
Private Jeep Tour in Cozumel
Private Jeep Tour in Cozumel
from $1825h
★ 4.9 (100)
Cozumel Jeep Adventure Natural Cenote & Mayan Experience OTOCH
Cozumel Jeep Adventure Natural Cenote & Mayan Experience OTOCH
from $806h
★ 4.8 (95)
Bavarian Fiesta Snorkel Activity in Glass Bottom Boat at San Miguel de Cozumel
Bavarian Fiesta Snorkel Activity in Glass Bottom Boat at San Miguel de Cozumel
from $1114h
★ 4.6 (90)
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)
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)
4 Different Cenotes & Beach from Playa del Carmen
4 Different Cenotes & Beach from Playa del Carmen
from $1545h
★ 5.0 (49)
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)
Jeep or Buggy Private VIP All inclusive
Jeep or Buggy Private VIP All inclusive
from $714h
★ 4.7 (45)
Jeep Exploration & All Inclusive Tortugas Beach Break (Private)
Jeep Exploration & All Inclusive Tortugas Beach Break (Private)
from $1055h
★ 4.6 (42)
Cozumel Buggy Island Tour, Otoch Mayan Experience & Clear Boat
Cozumel Buggy Island Tour, Otoch Mayan Experience & Clear Boat
from $855h
★ 4.7 (36)
Super Cozumel Combo Snorkel by Boat and Jeep Exploration (Private)
Super Cozumel Combo Snorkel by Boat and Jeep Exploration (Private)
from $1005h
★ 4.4 (36)
Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour
Cozumel National Park and Beach Break: Private Tour
from $1485h
★ 5.0 (34)
Jungle, Caverns and Tequila Mayan ATV Experience
Jungle, Caverns and Tequila Mayan ATV Experience
from $503h
★ 4.6 (34)
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)
All Inclusive Buggy Adventure
All Inclusive Buggy Adventure
from $625h
★ 4.8 (23)
Jeep, Buggy, and Minivan Rentals in Cozumel
Jeep, Buggy, and Minivan Rentals in Cozumel
from $1094h
★ 4.0 (21)
Best Island tour (dowtown, Beach, mayan Park & tastings)
Best Island tour (dowtown, Beach, mayan Park & tastings)
from $625h
★ 4.3 (21)
Cozumel 4-Hour Private Trip to Heaven
Cozumel 4-Hour Private Trip to Heaven
from $4544h
★ 5.0 (20)
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)
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)
Tour to Cozumel Eco Nature Escape and Otoch Mayan Experience
Tour to Cozumel Eco Nature Escape and Otoch Mayan Experience
from $896h
★ 4.9 (14)
Private Jeep & Polaris RZR: San Gervasio Mayan Ruins & Snorkeling
Private Jeep & Polaris RZR: San Gervasio Mayan Ruins & Snorkeling
from $1655h
★ 3.8 (12)
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
Private Whale Shark Ecofriendly Tour from Riviera Maya
from $8958h
★ 5.0 (12)
Private Jeep Cenote Expedition in Cozumel – Swim & Mayan Park
Private Jeep Cenote Expedition in Cozumel – Swim & Mayan Park
from $995h
★ 4.8 (11)
Electric Island Tour with Snorkeling, Lunch & Otoch Mayan Experience
Electric Island Tour with Snorkeling, Lunch & Otoch Mayan Experience
from $626h
★ 5.0 (9)
Private Cozumel Jeep and Jade Cavern Cenote Tour
Private Cozumel Jeep and Jade Cavern Cenote Tour
from $794h
★ 3.6 (8)
4-Hour Private Tour in Cozumel with Pickup
4-Hour Private Tour in Cozumel with Pickup
from $955h
★ 3.5 (8)
Cozumel Best Spots (Beach-Mayan Park-Downtown)
Cozumel Best Spots (Beach-Mayan Park-Downtown)
from $595h
★ 4.7 (7)
Private Cozumel Jeep or Buggy Tour, Snorkel & Mexican Lunch.
Private Cozumel Jeep or Buggy Tour, Snorkel & Mexican Lunch.
from $1144h
★ 5.0 (6)
Private Jeep Natural Cenotes Expedition in Cozumel
Private Jeep Natural Cenotes Expedition in Cozumel
from $805h
★ 4.7 (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)
Clear Boat and Island Tour by Buggy with Mayan Experience
Clear Boat and Island Tour by Buggy with Mayan Experience
from $995h
★ 4.7 (6)
Off road ATV and Beach Club with Aqua Park
Off road ATV and Beach Club with Aqua Park
from $695h
★ 4.2 (6)
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
Cenote Tankah 4 Cenotes & Zip-Line Mayan Adventure
from $1894h
★ 5.0 (6)
Cozumel Private Van Service with Snorkel Tour
Cozumel Private Van Service with Snorkel Tour
from $896h
★ 3.2 (5)
Jeep Tour of Cozumel with Lunch and Beach Club
Jeep Tour of Cozumel with Lunch and Beach Club
from $814h
★ 4.8 (4)
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)
ATV Jungle Adventure to Hidden Mayan Ruins and Caves
ATV Jungle Adventure to Hidden Mayan Ruins and Caves
from $892h
★ 5.0 (3)
Cozumel round transportation to the beaches
Cozumel round transportation to the beaches
from $3506h
★ 3.3 (3)
Amazing Jeep Tour Visit Punta Sur Park and San Gervasio Ruins
Amazing Jeep Tour Visit Punta Sur Park and San Gervasio Ruins
from $954h
★ 4.0 (3)
Cozumel ATV Tour & Beach Break
Cozumel ATV Tour & Beach Break
from $1765h
★ 5.0 (3)
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 Buggy Island Tour with Snorkel and Lunch
Cozumel Buggy Island Tour with Snorkel and Lunch
from $954h
★ 3.5 (2)
Full Adventure 4x4 Jeep and ATV
Full Adventure 4x4 Jeep and ATV
from $1006h
★ 5.0 (2)
Cozumel Jeep Escape: Punta Sur Park, Jade Cavern & Snorkel
Cozumel Jeep Escape: Punta Sur Park, Jade Cavern & Snorkel
from $904h
★ 5.0 (2)
Zipline Adventure and Beach Time in Cozumel
Zipline Adventure and Beach Time in Cozumel
from $1855h
★ 5.0 (1)
Private One Way Transfer from Cozumel Airport to Cozumel
Private One Way Transfer from Cozumel Airport to Cozumel
from $6515m
★ 1.0 (1)
Cozumel at Night: Mayan Traditions, Candlelight & Legends
Cozumel at Night: Mayan Traditions, Candlelight & Legends
from $1604h
★ 5.0 (1)

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Questions guests ask about Zel Cozumel

How do I get from Cancun Airport to Melia Cozumel?

You can take an ADO bus to Playa del Carmen and then a ferry to Cozumel. The total travel time is about 1.5 to 2 hours.

What time do tours typically pick up from the hotel?

Most tours pick up in the morning, so it's advisable to be ready at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

How far is the nearest beach from the hotel?

Melia Cozumel is located directly on the beach, providing immediate access for guests looking to enjoy the sun and water activities.

What transportation options are available on Cozumel?

You can use local taxis, rent a car, or take the R1 and R2 buses to get around the island. Taxis are the most convenient for direct travel.

Are there dining options nearby?

While Melia Cozumel has on-site dining, nearby options may be limited. Consider exploring local restaurants in San Miguel for more variety.

Is the area safe for tourists?

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, with a low crime rate. However, it's always wise to stay alert and follow common safety practices.

What is the best time of year to visit Cozumel?

The best time to visit Cozumel is from December to April when the weather is dry and pleasant. However, this is also peak tourist season.

What currency is used in Cozumel?

The local currency is the Mexican peso. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it's advisable to carry some cash for small purchases.