Presidente InterContinental Cozumel is a five-star resort at Km 6.5 on the island's west coast, south of San Miguel. It is best known for snorkeling straight off its own beach and for the dive shop on site. Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 across 1,238 reviews. Rates are room only, and guests find the restaurants pricey. Check live prices for your dates below.
Why Guests Choose It
- Snorkeling straight off the beach: guests describe a reef and a small lagoon full of fish, and one guest saw more fish here than on a boat tour.
- A dive shop and dock on site, so dives and snorkel trips leave from the hotel instead of town.
- Two pools, a busy family infinity pool by the beach and a quieter adults' pool, plus a spa, gym and tennis courts.
- Low-rise grounds of no more than two storeys, with rentable beach cabanas, including some over the water.
- A 9.99 score for service from guests, who name front-desk, restaurant and dive staff.
Best for
- Snorkelers and divers who want the reef on their doorstep
- Couples and families who want a quiet, high-end base
- IHG members who want a brand they know
Think twice if
- You want to walk to town: it is at Km 6.5 south of San Miguel, so you need taxis or a rental car
- You want everything included: rates are room only or with breakfast, and guests find the restaurants pricey
- You want a quick check-in: some guests waited well past 3pm for their room
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
- Room service
- Children's playground
- Air conditioning
- Beach access
About the Property
Private Beach and Dive Shop
Escape to the Caribbean paradise at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa with its private beach and on-site dive shop. Explore the stunning underwater world of the area's best reefs with the hotel's certified dive trips or enjoy a day of snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters.
Variety of Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's dining venues. Start your day with a buffet breakfast at El Caribeño, savor a taste of Italy for dinner at Alfredo di Roma, and unwind with a cocktail and beachfront snack at Caña Brava Bar & Grill.
Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind after a day of adventure with a massage at the spa, take a dip in one of the two outdoor pools, or stay active at the fitness center and tennis courts. With car hire available and popular activities like tennis, table tennis, and snorkeling, there's something for everyone at this Cozumel oasis.
Book your stay at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa for an unforgettable Caribbean getaway!
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Rooms & Prices
2 room types available · Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2026 · 2 adults
Classic Room
- 32 m² (344 ft²)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) or 2 Double beds
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
Room Only
Free cancellation before Nov 24
$574
$191 / night · 3 nights
Breakfast Included
Free cancellation before Nov 24
$632
$211 / night · 3 nights
Premium Pool Access
- 42 m² (452 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
Room Only
Free cancellation before Nov 24
$768
$256 / night · 3 nights
Breakfast Included
Free cancellation before Nov 24
$826
$275 / night · 3 nights
Seafront Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Beach Access
- 43 m² (463 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Seafront Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Outdoor Shower
- 40 m² (431 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Junior King Suite with Ocean View
- 90 m² (969 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Junior Suite Two Double Beds
- 90 m² (969 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Classic King Room
- 32 m² (344 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Classic Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
- 32 m² (344 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium King Room with Balcony
- 40 m² (431 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View
- 40 m² (431 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Seafront Premium King Room with Outdoor Shower
- 40 m² (431 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium sea front with beach access
- 43 m² (463 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium King Room with Reef View - Beach Access
- 45 m² (484 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium pool access Two Double Beds
- 42 m² (452 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Seafront, Beach Access)
- 43 m² (463 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds (Reef View with Beach Access)
- 45 m² (484 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Two-Bedroom Suite with One King and Two Double Beds - Ocean View
- 76 m² (818 ft²)
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Double beds, 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
- 32 m² (344 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View
- 90 m² (969 ft²)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen beds
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Reef, Beach Access)
- 90 m² (969 ft²)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
- 121 m² (1302 ft²)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
- 42 m² (452 ft²)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King bed
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
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Prices are estimates for the whole stay in one room, in USD, and update hourly. Taxes and fees listed separately are not included and are payable on top. Booking opens Expedia with these dates and guests for Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa by IHG; Expedia sets the final price, which can differ from these estimates.
Guest Reviews
Exceptional
1,238 guest reviews
Guests often praise
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Beautiful beach and pool facilities
- Excellent dining options available
Some guests mention
- Some rooms had an old smell
- Pool and restaurant prices considered high
Some reviews mentioned an old musky smell in the rooms but overall cleanliness was noted.
Staff known for being very friendly and accommodating.
Good location noted near the beach, though some mentioned it being far from the center.
Rooms were described as nice but some furniture is old; an upgrade was appreciated.
Great gym, pools, and dining options were highlighted positively.
Some guests felt the restaurants were pricey but overall value was appreciated.
Food was praised for its quality, although some found it a bit expensive.
Overall a fantastic stay as noted by many guests.
Slack
Family · United States · Oct 2026
“My stay is very relaxing and happy.”
I love everything about this place, location, restaurant, and staff are very friendly and accommodating and it’s very exclusive for the quest only.
I can’t think of anything.
Alan
Couple · Ireland · Oct 2026
“My reason for staying at this hotel was to be able to walk from my room, straight into world class snorkelling and divin”
The proximity to fantastic snorkelling.
It’s a little out of the way from the main town.
Mamoun
Couple · Canada · Oct 2026
Good, location, friendliness of the staff,
David
Couple · Israel · Oct 2026
The hotel was literally magical, the pools and the sea beside it’s so beautiful. The staff was kind
Huibert
Couple · Netherlands · Sep 2026
“Beautiful reef from shore and great food.”
The food in the restaurants is really good. Prices are higher compared to outside the resort, but for us it was worth it! The reef in front of the resort is beautiful. You can just snorkel it from the beach. Best snorkeling from shore that I have ever done.
Certain beds and cabins around the pool are for rent. That is to me rediculous. We pay a decent price to stay at the resort but they still want 100 euro for a bed with mattress or cabana. Regular beds are free.
Rosa
Couple · Switzerland · Sep 2026
“Great”
Beautiful place - well located - hotel facilities really nice - Restaurants with very good food -
too many rooms - you can finish in a room located very far from the main facilities (e.g. restaurants - gym )
Scores and guest reviews are supplied by Nuitée, our hotel data partner. English-language reviews are shown, newest first; reviews with a score but no written comment are not listed.
Location
Carretera A Chankanaab KM 6.5, Cozumel, Mexico
Open in Google MapsWhat's nearby
- Chankanaab National Park500 m
- Palancar Reef (dive & snorkel sites)4.0 km (2.5 mi)
- San Miguel de Cozumel (downtown / waterfront)7.0 km (4.3 mi)
- Cozumel Ferry Terminal (San Miguel) — ferries to Playa del Carmen7.0 km (4.3 mi)
- Museo de la Isla de Cozumel (Island Museum)7.5 km (4.7 mi)
- Cozumel International Airport (CZM)9.0 km (5.6 mi)
- San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site10 km (6.2 mi)
- Punta Sur Eco Beach Park (including Celarain Lighthouse)16 km (9.9 mi)
Approximate distances. Routes by road can be longer.
Policies & Good to Know
- Check-inFrom 3:00 PM
- Check-outUntil 12:00 PM
- ChildrenChildren are welcome
- PetsNo pets
- ParkingFree parking
From the property
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. Please take into consideration that when booking a breakfast included rate, the benefit is only included for the adults, in case of children staying in the same room the will have to pay directly the cost of the breakfast.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.
Which Room to Book at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel
The entry rooms are 32 m² Classic rooms with a king or two queens. Premium rooms are 40 to 45 m² and come with a balcony, an ocean or reef view, pool access, or beach access with an outdoor shower. Junior Suites are 90 m², and a two-bedroom ocean-view suite sleeps six.
| Room | Size | Sleeps | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic (king or two queens) | 32 m² | 2 to 4 | 1 super-king or 2 queens |
| Premium (balcony, ocean view or pool access) | 40 to 42 m² | 3 or 4 | 1 super-king or 2 queens |
| Premium Seafront or Reef View, beach access | 43 to 45 m² | 3 or 4 | 1 king or 2 queens |
| Junior Suite (ocean view) | 90 m² | 2 to 4 | 1 super-king or 2 queens |
| Two-Bedroom Suite, ocean view | 76 m² | 6 | 1 super-king and 2 doubles |
Prices peak in February. In our price checks for three nights for two, room only and refundable, a Classic room cost $732 in early December 2026 and $822 in mid-January 2027 with taxes included, then $1,027 in mid-February, $733 in mid-March and $726 in mid-June 2027 plus about $90 in taxes. A Premium Pool Access room started at $946 in December.
Breakfast rates cover adults only. With breakfast, the Classic room cost $796 in December and $890 in January, but the hotel says children pay for breakfast separately. Guests rate the breakfast buffet highly.
Ask for an upper-floor sea view. One family found the ground-floor rooms less pleasant and recommended upper floors with an ocean view, and two guests ended up in rooms far from the restaurants and gym. Two guests were given a free upgrade on arrival.
What Guests Say About Presidente InterContinental Cozumel
Across 1,238 reviews, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel holds a 9.2 out of 10. The 120 most recent reviews, from June to late October 2026, average 9.4, with 72 perfect 10s and only three scores of 5 or lower.
The snorkeling is the star. Guests describe crystal-clear water, a reef and a small lagoon right in front of the resort, and one called it the best snorkeling from shore they had ever done. Divers like having the dive shop and dock on site, and guests praise the beach, the pools, the jacuzzi and the breakfast buffet. Several call it the best resort on the island.
The staff get top marks. Guests name front-desk staff, waiters and dive instructors, mention a WhatsApp concierge, and describe late check-outs granted for free.
The complaints are about money and waiting. About ten guests found the restaurants expensive for the quality, and a few found restaurant and room service slow. Three waited for their room well after the 3pm check-in time, one until after 5pm. Others mention noisy air-conditioning, rooms far from the facilities, and beds and cabanas by the pool that cost extra.
What You Should Know
- Bring your mask. The reef in front of the beach is the reason most guests rave about this hotel.
- Budget for eating out or for pricey hotel meals. Rates are room only, and the nearest town restaurants are a taxi ride away.
- Plan a late lunch on arrival. Some guests' rooms were not ready at 3pm.
- Book a cabana early if you want one. The over-water cabanas are a highlight, but beds and cabanas cost extra.
Getting to Presidente InterContinental Cozumel
The resort is at Km 6.5 on the Carretera a Chankanaab, on Cozumel's sheltered west coast south of San Miguel. Guests say it is a little out of the way, so plan on taxis or a rental car to explore. See our Cozumel airport transfer guide, or our Playa del Carmen to Cozumel ferry guide if you are arriving by boat.
The west coast is the calm side of the island, and recent guests found the beach free of seaweed. Our Cozumel snorkeling guide and Cozumel diving guide cover the reefs further south, and our Cozumel sargassum guide explains which beaches get seaweed.
Compare Other Cozumel Hotels
Not sure the Presidente is the right fit? These are four other well-rated Cozumel hotels, from Cozumel Palace, an all-inclusive near town, to quieter, cheaper beach hotels. For all 12 hotels we rank, with estimated rates, see our guide to the best hotels in Cozumel. Our guide to the best things to do in Cozumel covers the rest of the island.
Compare Live Cozumel Hotel Prices
Cozumel Palace
An oceanfront all-inclusive just south of town, with a dive center and a spa, rated 9.4.
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Iberostar Waves Cozumel
An all-inclusive in the jungle on the quiet south coast, with a kids' club and a pier for snorkeling.
Playa Azul Cozumel
A small beachfront hotel on the north shore with breakfast, a spa and complimentary golf.
Hotel B Unique
An oceanfront hotel north of town with sea-view balconies, a pool and free bikes.
Indicative nightly rate for a 3-night stay, two adults, checking in about 30 days out, before the local taxes and fees added at checkout. All-inclusive at Cozumel Palace and Iberostar Waves; room only or with breakfast at the others.Room only. Local taxes and fees are added at checkout and can add roughly 20%.
Search all resorts & dates on Expedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Can you snorkel from the beach at Presidente InterContinental Cozumel?+
Yes, it is the hotel's best feature. Guests describe a reef and a small lagoon right in front of the resort with plenty of fish, and the on-site dive shop runs snorkel and dive trips from the hotel dock.
Is Presidente InterContinental Cozumel all-inclusive?+
No. It sells room-only and breakfast rates, and breakfast covers adults only. Guests describe the restaurants as good but expensive, and town is a taxi ride away.
How much does Presidente InterContinental Cozumel cost?+
When we checked on October 28, 2026, three nights for two in a refundable Classic room cost $732 in early December 2026 and $822 in mid-January 2027 with taxes included, and $1,027 in mid-February, $733 in mid-March and $726 in mid-June 2027 plus about $90 in taxes.
How far is Presidente InterContinental Cozumel from town?+
It is at Km 6.5 on the coast road south of San Miguel. Guests say it is a little out of the way and use taxis or a rental car to get around the island.
What time is check-in and check-out?+
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM.
