Scores at a Glance
Hotel Catalonia Riviera MayaPlaya Azul Cozumel Hotel
Overall
7.8
8.2
Beach
5.8
8.6
Food
7.4
7.8
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
7.6
7.8
Value
7.8
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
7.8
Overall Score
8.2
4-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (26,748)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,020)
From $79
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
—
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
70 min
Airport Transfer
7 min
All Scores
5.8
Beach
8.6
7.4
Food
7.8
8.2
Service
8.7
7.6
Rooms
7.8
8.2
Pools
—
7.8
Value
7.8
8.0
Family
7.2
—
Adventure
9.0
Vibes
—
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- 5 pools
- 10 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 70 min from CUN
Playa Azul Cozumel Hotel
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 7 min from CZM
Pros — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Verified all-inclusive
- Five-pool footprint
- Friendly staff sentiment
- Good family and value fit
Pros — Playa Azul Cozumel Hotel
- Small beachfront setting
- Good shore snorkeling
- Strong service reputation
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
- Optional all-inclusive evidence
Cons — Hotel Catalonia Riviera Maya
- Weak beach for swimming
- Sargassum risk
- Food and drink quality are inconsistent
- Some room/facility age complaints
Cons — Playa Azul Cozumel Hotel
- All-inclusive plan needs manual confirmation
- No verified kids club
- Small beach
- Rooms may feel dated