About Iberostar Waves Cozumel
Iberostar Waves Cozumel, formerly Iberostar Cozumel, is a 5-star all-inclusive resort on the southern stretch of the island’s west coast, near El Cedral. Its rooms are set in low, bungalow-style buildings among tropical gardens, which gives the resort a relaxed, village-like feel rather than a high-rise one.
What sets it apart is the combination of a family atmosphere and serious diving. There is a PADI dive center run by Dressel Divers with its own boats, and children have a full kids club program. It suits families, divers and anyone who prefers a quieter location away from town.
At a glance
Highlights
- On-site PADI dive center with its own boats
- Star Camp kids club with groups up to age 15
- Five restaurants including smokehouse BBQ and Japanese
- Bungalow-style rooms in tropical gardens
- Quiet south coast location near El Cedral
Amenities
Rooms and suites
The resort offers double rooms, family rooms and suites, many with tropical or ocean views. Premium rooms come in several location options, and there is a Pure Wellness category for guests who want extra wellness features.
- Double Family room and Two-Bedroom Family room
- Premium Room (tropical view, near pool, ocean view or ocean front)
- Premium Pure Wellness room
- Suite, Suite Ocean View and Suite Ocean Front
- Presidential Suite
Restaurants and bars
Meals and drinks are included. There are two buffets and three a la carte restaurants, plus four bars.
- Cozumel Buffet: breakfast and rotating international themed dinners
- El Cedral Buffet: lunch with international and Mexican dishes and live cooking
- El Cedral Smoke House: Texan-style slow-smoked barbecue
- Las Dos Marias: Mexican cantina-style dinner
- La Pagoda: Japanese, including sushi, ramen and teppanyaki
- Bars: La Perla Pool Bar (in the pool), Bar on the Beach, El Patio Lobby Bar and La Ceiba Theater Bar
Beach, pools and spa
The resort is beachfront and has several pools, including a children’s pool, plus an in-pool bar.
A small spa offers massages, a hot tub and a beauty salon, with fees for treatments. There is also a gym with cardio and resistance equipment.
Activities and entertainment
Dressel Divers operates the on-site PADI dive center with its own boats. The all-inclusive plan includes one hour per day of non-motorized water sports such as Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and windsurfing. Motorized water sports cost extra, and there is tennis and nightly shows.
Star Camp is the kids club, with groups for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 12 and 13 to 15. Babysitting is available as a paid service.
Beyond the resort, Cozumel is best known for the reefs of the Cozumel Reefs National Park along its southwest coast, which draw divers and snorkelers from around the world. San Miguel, the island’s only town, has a waterfront promenade, shops and local restaurants, and passenger ferries connect it with Playa del Carmen on the mainland.
Who it’s best for
- Best for: families with children up to 15 and divers who want an all-inclusive base with an on-site dive center in a quiet part of the island.
- Consider another resort if: you want to walk to restaurants in San Miguel, need an adults-only setting or prefer a short airport transfer.
Getting there from Cozumel International Airport
The resort is about 20 km (12.4 miles) from Cozumel International Airport (CZM) on the island’s south coast road. Allow extra time compared with resorts closer to town.
Taxis wait outside the terminal, but a pre-booked transfer means your driver is waiting with your name when you land. Allow a little extra time on busy cruise-ship days, when traffic around San Miguel is heavier.
Good to know
- Check-in from 3:00 PM (earlier when occupancy allows), check-out at 12:00 PM
- Spa treatments, motorized water sports and babysitting cost extra
- One hour per day of non-motorized water sports is included
- Kids club ages 4 to 15
Location of Iberostar Waves Cozumel
FAQ about Iberostar Waves Cozumel
Is Iberostar Waves Cozumel all-inclusive?
Yes. Meals, drinks and some activities, including one hour per day of non-motorized water sports, are included.
Is Iberostar Waves Cozumel adults only?
No. It is a family resort with a children's pool and a kids club.
Is Iberostar Waves Cozumel the same as Iberostar Cozumel?
Yes. The resort formerly known as Iberostar Cozumel now operates as Iberostar Waves Cozumel.
How far is Iberostar Waves Cozumel from the airport?
It is about 20 km (12.4 miles) from Cozumel International Airport (CZM).
How many restaurants does Iberostar Waves Cozumel have?
There are five: Cozumel Buffet, El Cedral Buffet, El Cedral Smoke House, Las Dos Marias and La Pagoda.
Does Iberostar Waves Cozumel have a kids club?
Yes. Star Camp has groups for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 12 and 13 to 15.
Can you scuba dive at Iberostar Waves Cozumel?
Yes. Dressel Divers runs a PADI dive center on site with its own boats.
What time is check-in?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.
Does the resort have a spa?
Yes. There is a small spa with massages, a hot tub and a beauty salon, with fees for treatments.
Is Iberostar Waves Cozumel good for families?
Yes. It has family rooms, a children's pool, a kids club for ages 4 to 15 and paid babysitting.
