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Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortvsDreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortDreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
8.6
Beach
6.7
9.0
Food
8.7
8.2
Service
9.2
8.0
Rooms
8.9
8.8
Luxury
·
8.5
Value
8.0
8.0
Romance
·
8.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.6 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.6 (1,795) | Google Rating | 4.3 (445) |
| (better)From $163 | Price / Night (pp) | From $172 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)10 min | Airport Transfer | 90 min |
All Scores
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)8.7 | Food | 8.2 |
| (better)9.2 | Service | 8.0 |
| (better)8.9 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 7.9 | Pools | 8.5 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.5 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.0 |
| 8.2 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Romance | 8.2 |
| – | Quiet | 8.2 |
| – | Adventure | 8.0 |
| – | Wellness | 8.2 |
| – | Remote work | 7.0 |
Of the 10 measures we call, Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort leads on 7 and Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 3.
Vibes
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort | Measure | Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Pros · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent service reputation
- Strong snorkeling access
- Large suite-style rooms
- Walkable or short taxi access to San Miguel
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Cons · Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- No sandy beach
- Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
- Smaller pool scene
- Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
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