IBEROSTAR COZUMEL - MR. IBEROSTAR VACATIONS

Km 17 782 Carretera Costera Sur, El Cedral
Cozumel, Q. Roo Mexico 77600
Local Phone: 011-52-987-72-9900
Fax: 011-52-987-29907

Distance from hotel to downtown Cozumel, 20 minutes.
Distance from hotel to Cozumel Airport, 30 minutes.

The architecture of this cozy all-inclusive hotel blends in perfect harmony with the environment, where nature stands out. The property features over 170 meters of white sand beach, and the fantastic pool area is divided into three sections - a main area, activities area and children's area, and it is surrounded by abundant vegetation. This hotel offers 306 rooms with two double beds or one king size bed, located in bungalow style one or two-story buildings. Each building has four or eight rooms with garden and/or pool views. All rooms are equipped with A/C, a ceiling fan, bathrooms with shower, a terrace or balcony, color cable TV, fully stocked mini-bar, telephone and safe deposit boxes.

Situated on the south-western coast of Cozumel, The Iberostar Cozumel Hotel sits on the edge of a beautiful bay boasting extensive reefs and fine sandy beaches. Only three kilometres away is the famous Palancar Reef, which is perfect for snorkeling. Picture yourself swaying in the hammock on your own balcony at the Iberostar Cozumel. That - and the charming cabana-style accommodation are just a couple of the warm memories you'll bring home. This popular resort is full of south seas charm, featuring white sand, jungle backdrops, fine food and a great kids' club.

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts have been honored with the Crystal Award for Best Hotel Chain three years in a row, selected by past Apple Vacationers!! Featuring an ideal location near the famous Palancar Reef, this delightful All-Inclusive resort is set amidst warm tropical gardens along a lovely stretch of white sandy beach. Savor quiet moments alongside the enormous lake pool, where you can either enjoy the rays of a warm Mexican sun or relax beneath the shade of a tropical palm or palapa. Spend your day snorkeling or windsurfing, or try your hand at a game of tennis or volleyball. Dine on tempting selections at the International buffet, Steakhouse, Mexican or American style specialty restaurant. 306 air-conditioned rooms.

HOTEL AMENITIES
Security (24-hour); Fitness Center
Sundries Shop; Pool (children's)
Poolside Grill; Billiards
Tennis Instructor ($); Aerobics (aqua)
Wedding Coordinator ($); Children's Activities
Towels (beach) ($); Barber Shop ($)
Umbrellas (beach); Watersports (motorized) ($)
Health Club; Disco
Laundry Service ($); Entertainment
Front Desk (24-hour); Multilingual Staff
Spa ($); Physically Challenged Facilities
Taxi Stand ($); Pool (outdoor)
Poolside Meal Service ($); Beach (onsite)
Activities Desk; Breakfast Room
Tour Desk ($); Babysitting Services ($)
Wedding Site ($); Towels (pool)
Bars; Umbrellas (pool)
Children's Playground; Hospitality Desk
Dive Center ($); Massage Services ($)
Exercise Classes; Gift Shop ($)
Parking Suites ($)
Ping Pong; Tennis Court (lighted) ($)
Poolside Beverage Service; Beauty Salon ($)
Aerobic Classes; Watersports (non-motorized)
Car Rental Desk ($); Tours & Excursions ($)
Bar (swim-up); Travel Agency ($)
Basketball Court; Volleyball (beach)
Currency Exchange; Internet Access ($)
Doctor (on call) ($); Medical Services ($)
Physically Challenged Accommodations
Rooms (306); Restaurants (4)
Floors (2)

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.

International drinks from 10:00 am until 2:00 am

Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 noon
Total Rooms: 306
Year Opened: 1999

Credit Cards: Visa, Master Card, American Express

Pools
Number of Pools: 3
Outdoor Pools: 3
Swim-up Bar

The spectacular pool area consists of an enormous fresh water lake pool surrounded by palm trees and palapas with a separate kiddies pool. Complimentary scuba lessons are offered in the hotel pool as part of the All-Inclusive Plan.

Golf: NEARBY
Cozumel Country Club - Opening Summer 2001
Cozumel Country Club offers an 18-hole championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The 6,847-yd course will snake around trees, mangroves and wetlands, creating a unique challenge for even the most experienced of golfers.
Holes: 18
Green Fees: $135 (approx)

Tennis
Number of Courts: 2
Outdoor Courts: 2
Lighted Courts: 2
Court Fee: No charge
Racquet Rental Fees: No charge
Pro Onsite
Water Sports on Site
Fishing: Additional Charge
Scuba: Additional Charge
Snorkeling: Complimentary
Hobie Cats: Complimentary
Wind Surf: Complimentary

Other Sports Available
Horseback Riding: Additional Charge

Health Club / Spa
Aerobics: Complimentary
Jacuzzi: Complimentary
Massage: Additional Charge
Nautilus Equipment: Complimentary
Manicure / Pedicure: Additional Charge
Facials: Additional Charge

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Arrival/Departure Time:
Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.

Children Policy:
Children under 3 are free of charge, when sharing room with 2 paying adults.

Maximum Occupancy:
Standard - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Standard, located on ground or first floor, private balcony with hammock
Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds.
View: Gardens or Pool.

All accommodations include: coffee maker, television (remote controlled, cable), balcony, mini-bar, shower (private), trouser press: ($), crib (on request), internet access: ($), air conditioning, rollaway bed (on request), telephone, wake-up calls, ceiling fan, hairdryer, alarm clock, maid service, safe (in accommodation) and housekeeping.

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE OUTLETS
Cozumel
Breakfast Hours: 7:00am-10:00am
Lunch Hours: 1:00-3:00pm
Dinner Hours: 6:30pm-10:00pm

Dress Code: Casual.
No bathing suits. Gentlemen must wear shirts with sleeves for dinner

El Cedral
Breakfast Hours: 10:00am-11:30am
Lunch Hours: 12:00-4:00pm

El Cedral(*), Open daily for dinner only. Men must wear shirts
with sleeves.

Cuisine: Steaks.

Dinner Hours: 6:30pm-10:00pm

(*) Denotes reservation is required.

El Patio, Lobby Bar

General Opening Hours: 9:00am-1:00am

El Sarape(*), Open daily for Dinner only. Gentlemen must wear shirts with sleeves and long trousers.

Cuisine: Mexican.

Dinner Hours: 6:30pm-10:00pm

(*) Denotes reservation is required.

La Ceiba, Theater bar

General Opening Hours: 6:00pm-12:00am

La Perla, Swim up bar

General Opening Hours: 11:00am-7:00pm

La Playa, Beach bar

General Opening Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm

Star Rock, Disco

General Opening Hours: 11:00pm-2:00am

Star Rock Cafe(*), Open daily for Dinner only. Men must wear shirts with sleeves.

Cuisine: International.

Dinner Hours: 6:30pm-10:00pm

(*) Denotes reservation is required.

ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT

Daily Activities & Entertainment:
Spanish Lessons, Dance Lessons, Water Polo, Beach Volleyball, Water Volleyball, Basketball, Archery, Air Rifles, Billiards.

Nightly Activities & Entertainment:

Nightly entertainment program featuring live music, weekly theme nights, shows and orchestral dances.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Lucy's Kids Club is available from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and features a playground, Mini-Club, supervised games and competitions organized by the hotel's entertainment team, with a "kiddies disco" at night.
Applicable Ages: 4 to 12 years old.

Children's Facilities
Playground
Teen Disco

Babysitting Fee: $10.00 max 2 kids
Advance Notice for Babysitting: 24 hours

All a la carte restaurants have a children's menu.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Tourist Attractions Nearby:
Palancar

HOTEL RESTRICTIONS
Pets are not allowed. No springbreakers allowed. Men are required to wear shirts with sleeves and Bermudas for dinner dining and long pants at the Mexican and all a la carte restaurants.

Just thinking back to our trip, a mere week ago (Oct. 13-20) brings me back to a very calm, happy place. And really, it's the memories you carry that in the end make it all worthwhile. This vacation at Iberostar was wonderful, and memorable.

Check in was a breeze, we were on an electric cart with our baggage and a friendly Iberostar employee within minutes of arrival - the room was perfect for the two of us. I can see how the size of the room could be too small for more, but for us and our stuff, no problem. The room was very nice, great air conditioning, and spotless. We received a surprise every day and looked forward to our towel art from Yamilli, our housekeeper. She also took flowers from the resort and used them every day on her towel art, but also to adorn the bed and bathroom. Really special - you don't get that from someone who isn't caring - she clearly takes pride in her work. The shower was great - excellent pressure and hot water that stays hot, cold that is cold. Better than my house, in fact.

Sometimes we go away to see and do as much as possible, sometimes we go to relax. This vacation fell mostly in the resting category. Iberostar would have been great for the alternative, but we took advantage of the relaxing aspects of the resort, and weren't disappointed. The beach area was quiet and there were always palapas available to sit under. Waiters were always passing by asking us if we wanted drinks, so basically we didn't have to move, unless we wanted to. We did also spend time at the pool. Lounge chairs were a bit harder to come by if you weren't there first thing in the morning, but when we did sit there, the water in the pool was warm and clean. People watching can't be beat. Lots of nationalities, lots of interactions between perfect strangers becoming friends over a pine colada at the swim up bar.

The grounds were really beautiful - we noticed that everything was planned out and well cared for, yet for all that it still had a wild feel to it. The maintenance crew used almost all non electric methods to groom - very quiet and respectful of the surroundings. Only one day did we hear any lawn mowing at all. Very unobtrusive. Within the grounds we saw wildlife every day, turtles and frogs crossing the pathways, and the well cared for flamingos, Gila monsters and colorful parrots. I really think they consciously chose the birds that live within the resort because of the songs they sing. It really makes the soundtrack for the resort - jungle-y and musical. Loved to listen to them sing.

The food was very good. We felt it was a notch better than the other all-inclusives we have been to before. I have many food allergies and tend to struggle to find food that I can eat when I'm away from home, but the selection at the two buffets was very varied and I didn't have a problem at all. In fact, the a la carte restaurants are set up in such a way that you received your main course from a waiter, but appetizers and extras were buffet style too - the selection was large and again, I had plenty to choose from. My husband, well, all bets were off - he really likes his food and just went for it at every meal. He said everything was great. We went to both the Mexican and steak restaurants. It was a toss up which we enjoyed more - both were very, very good.

I also must mention that the coffee and espresso at the resort were delicious. I had sworn off coffee about six months ago, but one taste of the coffee and I was hooked again. Best I have ever had. I will miss it. Maxwell House from the home coffee maker is not the same species.

All of the Iberostar employees were great. We didn't encounter anything but smiling, friendly people everywhere we went. I felt like Cozumel in general was full of kind, smiling people. Even when driving, it was kinder and gentler than almost every other Mexican or Caribbean driving experience we have had. Not as aggressive, more agreeable. It really makes me want to go back.

We rented a car one day and did the whole island in a day. The east coast is deserted, the water is rough, but it is beautiful and worth the trip. We spent some time at the Mayan Ruins too. They were good, but honestly it was so hot we just couldn't get to it all. Like an oven walking in straight sun to ruin sites that weren't exactly next to each other. I'm glad we went, but it was a tough one. We also spent an afternoon in San Miguel for a walk and shop. Had a nice time, it is lively and colorful there. The shopkeepers want you to come into their shops, but don't harass you to do so, they just make sure they get your attention before you walk by. We did get some good deals on silver jewelry.

This is getting incredibly long, I have more but will stop now. If you have any questions, I don't mind answering them, let me know. We loved our trip to Iberostar and would return tomorrow if we could. A great time.