Head to head
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortvsSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
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Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
6.7
8.7
Food
8.7
9.2
Service
9.2
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Rooms
8.9
9.3
Value
8.0
8.7
Romance
—
9.4
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,768)
Google Rating
5.0 (5,361)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
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Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
10 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
6.7
Beach
8.7
8.7
Food
9.2
9.2
Service
—
8.9
Rooms
9.3
7.9
Pools
9.2
8.0
Value
8.7
8.2
Family
—
—
Romance
9.4
Vibes
—
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 10 min from RMF
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 — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- True all-inclusive product
- Adults-friendly concept
- Very strong review profile
- Five-pool resort scale
- Good reef/snorkeling access
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 — Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
- Remote location
- Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
- Premium services and transfers extra