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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusivevsCozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveCozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.4
8.8
Beach
9.3
6.7
Food
9.3
8.7
Service
9.6
9.2
Rooms
9.5
8.9
Luxury
9.6
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Value
7.8
8.0
Romance
9.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,768)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
From $163
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
6.7
9.3
Food
8.7
9.6
Service
9.2
9.5
Rooms
8.9
9.3
Pools
7.9
9.6
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
8.0
8.8
Family
8.2
9.6
Romance
–
9.7
Quiet
–
8.4
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 20 min from PLS
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
- Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
- Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.
Pros · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent service reputation
- Strong snorkeling access
- Large suite-style rooms
- Walkable or short taxi access to San Miguel
Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Extremely expensive.
- Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
- Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.
Cons · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- No sandy beach
- Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
- Smaller pool scene
- Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal