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Hotel Information: This Cozumel resort attracts families and couples for its natural setting, seclusion, and Mexican design, which includes decorative tiles, ceramics, pottery, and signature tiered fountains.

Amenity highlights: A "quiet pool" lies in the resort's center, and an activities pool overlooks the beach, which extends along water that remains calm in most weather and offers snorkeling opportunities. The resort provides snorkeling gear, kayaks, windsurfers, boogie boards, and Hobie Cat sailboats. A dive shop offers scuba-diving instruction and reef, sunken-ship, and night dives as well as Jet Skis, parasailing, and fishing (surcharges for all).

Insider tip: Avian choirs inhabit both forest and jungle. Performances occur at dawn and dusk, and the best place to hear them is on a 100-meter (109-yard) wood bridge that leads over and through the jungle separating the resort's two swimming pools.

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

An air-conditioned health-and-beauty spa with two treatment rooms offers massage, body treatments, facials, hair and nail care, and hair braiding. Beach massage under a thatched-roof palapa is also available. The spa includes a unisex sauna and a fitness center containing cardio machines, a Universal gym, and free weights. A six-person spa tub is available outside.

Ground transportation:
Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this Occidental Grand Cozumel All Inclusive, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost.

• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Swimming pool - children's
• Poolside bar
• Spa tub
• Full-service health spa
• Sauna
• Concierge desk
• Health club
• Fitness equipment
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Bar/lounge
• Nightclub
• Parking (free)
• Self parking
• Conference room(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Audio-visual equipment
• Business services
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Number of rooms: 252

• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Multilingual staff
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Number of floors: 3
• Hair salon
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Shopping on site
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• Beauty services
• Medical assistance available
• Dry cleaning service
• Pool table on site
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Umbrella
• Wedding services
• Supervised child care/activities
• Local Expert Concierge
• Room service

Room Descriptions

The majority of meals and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for a majority of meals and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

The Occidental Grand Cozumel offers 252 guestrooms in three-story colonial-villa-style buildings without elevators that are colored yellow and have red-tile roofs and wrought-iron balconies. Each villa is built around a central open-air garden. Rooms have marble floors and feature live plants, Mexican ceramics, and primitive-style paintings. Bathrooms contain stall showers and separate tubs. Mini-bars come stocked with beer, soft drinks, and water. Ceiling fans offer cooling alternatives to rooms' air conditioning.

Located in two villas separated from others, Royal Club rooms include DVD/CD players, dial-up Internet access, bathroom scales and makeup mirrors, pillow menu, turndown service, bathrobes, jetted tubs in addition to stall showers, and room service from early morning to late night. The Royal Club rate also includes exclusive access to a check-in/concierge lounge furnished with complimentary Internet-access computers; use of a private, 6-meter-diameter (20-ft) spa tub surrounded by a wood deck furnished with cushioned lounge chairs; and access to a private Royal Club Restaurant/Bar serving à la carte breakfasts, lunches, dinners. Royal Club guests also enjoy preferential dinner reservations at the resort's other restaurants.

Room Features

• Cable/satellite TV
• Balcony
• Ceiling fan
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Voice mail
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping (daily)
• Turndown service

• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Television
• Clock radio
• Window opens
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Area Attractions

Parque Chankanaab (national marine park) - 1.5 km (1 mi)
Parque Punta Sur (eco-park) - 5.5 km (3.5 mi)
El Cedral (Mayan ruins) - 8 km (5 mi)
Central plaza (shopping, dining) - 16.5 km (10.25 miles)
Ferry terminal - 16.5 km (10.25 mi)
Cozumel Country Club (18-hole championship course) - 21 km (13 mi)

Cozumel International Airport (CZM): Approximate driving time to Occidental Grand Cozumel All Inclusive is 30 minutes and distance is 22.5 km (14 mi).

Driving directions from Cozumel International Airport:

• Exit airport and turn right in the direction of downtown San Miguel de Cozumel.
• At Carretera Costera Norte, turn left and proceed south to Zona Hotelera Sur.
• Follow signs to the hotel.

Getting there: Shuttle vans and private cars of varying prices are available. They can be reserved during the process of booking a reservation for this hotel, via this Web site, and added to the total trip cost. Car rentals are available online.

Getting around: Motor scooters can be rented at the resort, and taxis are available on request.

Activities

The majority of recreational facilities and activities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

A 32-meter-long (35-yard) crescent-shaped "quiet pool" lies in the resort's center at the end of a central walkway between villas. From this pool and sundeck, a 100-meter (109-yard) wood bridge leads over and through the jungle to a 35-meter-long (38-yard) freeform activities pool overlooking the beach The beach features thatched-roof palapas and extends 200 meters (219 yards) along water that remains calm in most weather and offers snorkeling opportunities. Adjacent to the activities pool is a 10.5-meter-diameter (35-ft) children's pool.

The resort provides snorkeling gear, kayaks, windsurfers, boogie boards, and Hobie Cat sailboats. An independent dive shop at the resort offers introductory scuba-diving lessons in the pool. Dive-shop services include scuba-diving instruction and reef, sunken-ship, and night dives (surcharges). The dive shop also offers personal watercraft, parasailing, and fishing (surcharges).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.

• Snorkeling on site
• Surfing/boogie boarding on site
• Swimming on site
• Sailing on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Personal watercraft on site
• Windsurfing on site
• Volleyball on site

• Aerobics on site
• Tennis on site
• Scooter/Moped Rentals on site
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Parasailing on site
• Bird watching on site
• Fishing on site
• Playground on site

Restaurants & Bars

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Depending on the resort's occupancy, the number of restaurants available to guests at any given time will fluctuate. Restaurant openings will rotate daily.

La Posada - Air-conditioned dining room under vaulted brick ceiling. Terrace seating, also. International breakfast, lunch, dinner buffets.

Los Olivos - Air-conditioned fine-dining restaurant serving à la carte dinners. Recessed ceiling. Wall recesses with bas-reliefs. Mediterranean cuisine. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants, sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes for men. No shorts or beach sandals for women.

Sample menu for Los Olivos

Sample menu for Los Olivos
Starters:

• Garlic soup
• Seafood casserole
  Pasta:
• Shredded vegetables and spaghetti with olives
• Fusilli with sauteed shrimp
• Chinese tagliatelli with avocado and light curry sauce
• Salmon and spinach lasagna
  Main courses:
• Grouper with wild mushroom and squash blossom sauce
• Filet of sole
• Baked octopus
• Pork confit
• Beef filet with portabello and marjoram infusion
• Sliced beef and potatoes and onions
  Desserts:
• Tiramisu
• Caramel cremes
• Chocolate biscuits

Sonora Grill - Air-conditioned restaurant with semi-rustic decor. Open for à la carte dinners. Reservations required. Dress code: Long pants, sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes for men. No shorts or beach sandals for women.

Sample menu for Sonora Grill

Sample menu for Sonora Grill
Appetizer:

• Ceviche
• Salad with goat cheese vinaigrette
• Yucatan-style tostadas
  Soup:
• Beef consommé with sherry
  Main courses:
• Grilled salmon
• Mahi Mahi Michoacan-style
• Turkey and shrimp kababs
• Fish of the day
• New York steak
• Chicken tournedos
• Barbecued spare ribs
• Lamb chops
  Desserts:
• Creme brulee
• Chocolate combination
• Lemon pie

La Hacienda - Open-air beach restaurant serving buffet lunches, Mexican-cuisine à la carte dinners. Dinner reservations required. Dinner dress code: Long pants, sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes for men. No shorts or beach sandals for women.

Sample menu for La Hacienda

Sample menu for La Hacienda
Soups:

• Cream of poblano chile with grilled cheese
• Oaxacan-style mushroom
  Salads:
• Poblano stuffed with shrimp cream cheese
• Cactus, tomato, avocado, cheese with guajillo-chile vinaigrette
  Main courses:
• Grilled shrimp with ancho-chile sauce
• Beef fillet with black-mushroom sauce
• Seafood in garlic-butter sauce
• Red snapper with cascabel-chile sauce
• Salmon and shrimp au gratin with mousseline sauce
  Desserts:
• Corn cake with Money liqueur
• "Three Wishes Cake" with meringue

La Piazza - Rooftop pizzeria and bar featuring resort's signature fountains. Open early evening to after midnight for pizza, drinks.

Sample menu for La Piazza

Sample menu for La Piazza
Grilled items:

• Barbecued chicken
• Flank steak skewers
• Sweet-and-sour ribs
  Pizzas:
• Margherita pizza
• Mexican pizza
• Cabonara pizza
• Vegetable calzone
• Seafood calzone
  Desserts:
• Dark chocolate pie
• Honey and almond madeleine

Royal Club Restaurant - Open only to guests of Royal Club guestrooms. Air conditioning. Terrace seating, also. Cream and white linens. Dark-wood furniture. Wrought-iron accents. Lounge with cushioned seating. À la carte breakfast, lunch, dinner. Dinner dress code: Long pants, sleeved shirts, closed-toe shoes for men. No shorts or beach sandals for women.

Sample menu for Royal Club Restaurant

Sample menu for Royal Club Restaurant
Soups:

• Potato and leek
• Seafood with green olive oil
  Salads:
• Salmon tartare
• Duck ham with melon cream
  Side dishes:
• Chinese noodles
• Goat cheese on nest of peppers, pear, and asparagus
• Grilled vegetables
  Main courses:
• Tuna with onion-wasabi pesto
• Sea bass
• Sea scallops with coconut and grapefruit oil
• Filet mignon
• Loin of lamb
• Breese chicken with ginger and apple
• Braised beef with portobello mushrooms
  Desserts:
• Chocolate-pear-coconut curry
• Strawberry tatin

Lobby Bar - Twin air-conditioned lounges with TVs. Computers with high-speed Internet connections (surcharges). Open mid-day to late night.

Pool Bar - Open mid-morning to early evening for tropical drinks, beer.

La Mision - Air-conditioned disco bar open early evening to after midnight.

Location

Km 17.5 Carretera Sur Cozumel

El Cedral

Cozumel, Quintana Roo 77666

Mexico

Nearest major airport:

Cozumel, Mexico (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Important Information

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon