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Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortvsVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
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Scores at a Glance
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive ResortVilla del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
Overall
8.8
7.8
Beach
6.7
7.9
Food
8.7
7.7
Service
9.2
8.0
Rooms
8.9
7.4
Value
8.0
7.5
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
7.8
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (1,768)
Google Rating
4.4 (7,788)
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
7.9
8.7
Food
7.7
9.2
Service
8.0
8.9
Rooms
7.4
7.9
Pools
7.8
8.0
Value
7.5
8.2
Family
8.0
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Nightlife
8.2
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Quiet
6.8
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Remote work
7.0
Vibes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
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Nightlife
Yes
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- 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 — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Flexible room-only or all-inclusive booking model.
- Beachfront hotel-zone location with easy access to Puerto Vallarta.
- Suite-style rooms support families and longer stays.
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 — Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Puerto Vallarta
- Older property feel comes up in guest commentary.
- All-inclusive is optional and may not match a full luxury all-inclusive model.
- Vacation-club or timeshare pressure is a recurring concern.