Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortHotel Benalma Costa del Sol
Overall
8.8
8.0
Beach
6.7
8.0
Food
8.7
7.6
Service
9.2
8.0
Rooms
8.9
7.7
Value
8.0
7.8
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (1,768)
Google Rating
4.5 (3,459)
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
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All Scores
6.7
Beach
8.0
8.7
Food
7.6
9.2
Service
8.0
8.9
Rooms
7.7
7.9
Pools
8.2
8.0
Value
7.8
8.2
Family
8.1
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Quiet
7.3
—
Remote work
7.0
Vibes
—
Quiet
Yes
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
Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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 — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- Beachfront Costa del Sol location.
- Flexible board basis with an all-inclusive option.
- Family pool, children's slide area, and adults-only pool support different traveler types.
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 — Hotel Benalma Costa del Sol
- All-inclusive inclusions are more limited than classic Caribbean-style all-inclusive resorts.
- Official room detail access was limited during research.
- Thin property-specific Reddit coverage keeps the record under review.