Head to head
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortvsGirandella Resort, Valamar Collection
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Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortGirandella Resort, Valamar Collection
Overall
8.8
8.5
Beach
6.7
8.8
Food
8.7
8.0
Service
9.2
8.3
Rooms
8.9
8.4
Value
8.0
7.6
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,768)
Google Rating
4.7 (2,887)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
6.7
Beach
8.8
8.7
Food
8.0
9.2
Service
8.3
8.9
Rooms
8.4
7.9
Pools
—
8.0
Value
7.6
8.2
Family
8.7
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from PUY
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 — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- Clear Adriatic beachfront location
- Family-focused all-inclusive section
- Walkable to Rabac
- Multiple resort sections for different traveler types
- Strong family amenities
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 — Girandella Resort, Valamar Collection
- All-inclusive is section-specific
- Croatia is outside the current country vocabulary
- Pebble beach
- Large resort can feel busy