I did a ton of research before choosing a beach club for our day in port on a cruise ship that…read morestopped in Cozumel (I like to do my own thing and not do the ship's shore excursions with the masses) and Paradise Beach looked to be the best beach club - and it really was! Beach - 5 stars white sand Pool - 5 stars Restrooms - 4 stars basic yet clean Cabanas - 5 stars Activities for kids - 5 stars Inflatable obstacle course & slides - 5 stars Activity add ons (massage, parasailing, etc) 5 stars Service - 5 stars Food - 5 stars (good tasting and huge menu variety - and living in Southern CA and going to Mexico a lot I'm picky about Mexican food but they deserve 5 stars!) Drinks - 5 stars Alcoholic drinks - 5 stars (huge variety and it's worth upgrading to the premium drinks package) Food/Drink waiters - 5 stars Ease to access - 5 stars (just take a taxi from the cruise ship it's a 10-15 min Taxi ride and costs around $16 US each way (for 1-4 people) there were 4 of us and we got charged $16 and we just gave the taxi driver a $20bill to include tip Overall, I'd come back here in a heartbeat! Loved it here!

We really enjoyed paradise beach . The service was great. We had a daybed by the pool and our…read moreserver Ronnie was amazing and made we had what ever we needed . The facility was very clean . My own complain was the amount of bees but what can we do about that . Most of the food was very good only has one or two that we didn't care for but everything else was great . We definitely will come back . We really enjoyed the taco food truck . The entire staff were friendly and helpful.

I've been to Mr. Sancho's twice now, and I'm going back in March. At this point, I think I have a…read moreproblem... but if being addicted to a swim up bar in paradise is wrong, I don't want to be right. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, the water is crystal clear, and the whole place feels like paradise. I usually park myself at the swim up bar, make friends with everyone around me, and let the day take care of itself. The staff is AWESOME, and the bartenders are honestly some of the best in Mexico. And don't even get me started on the mango drink. I'm obsessed. Someone needs to check on me because I think about that drink when I'm at home. You'll even get compliments on your cup, so naturally, I'm out here collecting compliments and cocktails. The food is good enough to keep you fueled up between drinks but let's be honest I'm here for the bartenders, the drinks, and the beautiful water. Mr. Sancho's is hands down my favorite thing to do in Cozumel. I cannot wait to go back in March and reunite with my favorite bartenders. At this point, I'm not a tourist. I'm a regular who happens to live somewhere else. cheers!

Mr Sanchos was amazing! The food was delicious, the staff was friendly, and the service was…read moreexcellent. Great Music! We had a great time and would definitely come back! The Buttered Shrimp Was Really Good!

Warm water and beautiful white sand. The sand does get very hot. If you burn easy bring an umbrella…read morebecause there is no shade. Great for families with children because there is a reef/rock formation that blocks the oceans waves.

On our drive around the island we stoped at Chen Rio and ended up having an idealic lunch in the…read morebeach! We ordered foot, then swam in the turquoise water, then returned to our table to eat! What more could you ask for?

Had to rent a scooter to come down to this place. I'd say this place is quite enjoyable. The water…read moreis pretty quiet and the beach front is pretty big and spacious. The water is pretty clean and you could see your feet and the sand. The sand is also clean and there isnt to none debris on the surface. Definitely one of the best beaches to enjoy in Cozumel. Kinda sad that this closes pretty early, like 5pm Also, the place isnt public. Its kinda private. I believe its USD $20 per person that can be exchanged to food. And the scooter parking is "recommended tip" Overall, its definitely worth it : )

You can skip it and never feel FOMO…read more I wanted paradise, but what I got was... well, Playa Palancar. Yes, it's technically a beach, but let's not pretend every patch of sand in Cozumel is created equal. The Good: It's easy enough to get to, and you can rent chairs, grab food, and say you've been to one of the island's "popular" beaches. The Not-So-Good: Drinks here are expensive -- and when I say expensive, I mean "why am I paying tourist-bar prices for a soda that tastes like pee?" Expensive wouldn't sting so much if the quality matched, but it doesn't. The sand? Mushy. The beach? Leaves a lot to be desired. The vibe? More "crowded pit stop" than "Caribbean escape." 5.00 sodas should not taste like they were brewed in a bathtub. Playa Palancar can be skipped. Cozumel has better, prettier, and more authentic beaches without the overpriced drinks and mushy sand. If you want the Caribbean dream, keep moving -- this isn't it. Playa Palancar proves not all beaches are created Instagram-ready.

10/10 recommend!…read more Service is on point. I have never been disappointed! Omar, Roberto, and Julien, gracias! Food and beverages flow like it's the way it was intended! Cabanas are via reservation and they are super useful for groups and those that need an afternoon nap! I absolutely love this place!

I am writing this review because I believe Paradise Beach needs to seriously address a safety issue…read moreand the way my concerns were handled by management. I have been to Paradise Beach before and understand how the all-inclusive package works, including the alcohol service. My concern is not that alcohol is available -- my concern is what happens when guests are drinking to the point that their safety may be compromised. My 25-year-old daughter is currently visiting Paradise Beach with her boyfriend and a female friend. Based on videos posted online, they were taking shots and participating in the "rainbow" drink challenge over approximately five hours. In the videos, they appeared severely intoxicated. They were impaired to the point that I was genuinely concerned they may not have been able to make safe decisions for themselves, especially while in another country and participating in activities such as water excursions. A person who is extremely intoxicated around water or in an unfamiliar environment can be at serious risk of injury or even death. This is not a minor concern. What concerns me even more is how my safety concern was handled by the manager, Manuel. I called the beach club because I was frightened for my daughter's safety and wanted someone on-site to be aware of the situation. Instead of listening, showing concern, or acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, Manuel was rude, dismissive, and told me that I am her mother and she is my responsibility and can drink as much as she wants. That response was extremely disappointing. I understand that adults are responsible for their own choices, but an establishment that promotes unlimited alcohol also has a responsibility to recognize when a guest may be dangerously impaired and vulnerable. A manager's response to a legitimate safety concern should be compassion, professionalism, and a willingness to help -- not dismissal. At the time of writing this, I do not even know whether my daughter made it safely back to the cruise ship, and I am left worried about her well-being. Paradise Beach needs to review both its alcohol service practices and the behavior and training of its management staff. The issue here is not simply that someone drank too much -- the issue is that a safety concern was raised and was not taken seriously by the person responsible for managing the facility.

Let's just start off and say this place is **CASH ONLY**. Mexican Peso or US Dollars only. Saying…read morethat, I love the Freedom in Paradise Bar. Or I call it the Bob Marley Bar. There is NO electricity or cell phone reception. They use batteries to play music and have no lights, so once the sun goes down, they close up. With that said, the food and atmosphere is great. Unplug, relax, eat, drink, and sit on the amazing beach out back. They have hammocks and plastic chairs out back. I highly recommend the shrimp quesadilla and the Jamaican punch. I love the vibe their and always make it point to visit it anytime I'm in Cozumel. If you are driving around Cozumel island I highly recommend this place for you to stop off here for lunch or a late afternoon meal.

Great family backstory behind this place. They make their own homemade peanut butter tequila which…read moreis the stuff of dreams. The coco locos were good. The view and relaxing atmosphere is amazing. Cash only as there is no electric. Lots of sea turtle nests when we went.

Had a great time as drop in visitors from another hotel. We had a great time snorkeling and it's a…read morevery family friendly place. Pablo, our waiter, took great care us, Baja Shrimp tacos were delicious, and he was a good guy for taking photos of my Wife and I. Great spot, definitely be back. Thanks Pablo!!!

We stopped for a cocktail on the way back to our rental. Drinks, food & service very good. Great…read morespot for snorkeling

TRAVEL MEMORIES…read more Since I first began traveling, I have always preferred the off beaten paths. The blood of an explorer must run through my veins, which makes me sort of an anomaly in my family. NO ONE in my immediate bloodline of cousins, aunts, uncles, parents, grandparents or siblings does any real traveling outside of a hundred miles or so from their homes. While I have yet to visit Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the great canyons of the West or Alaska; I have ventured from Niagara Falls to the Panama Canal and Hawaii to St. Thomas. Cozumel, Mexico has been one of our most visited destinations. Since my very first visit, my absolute favorite thing to do is rent a jeep and just drive, stopping wherever the wind blows me. When we first arrived on the island back in 2003, it was our honeymoon, albeit 5 years after we'd gotten married. Everything south of the cruise ship ports back then was pretty undeveloped. The current cruise ship terminals did not exist and all you could see for several miles was thick brush! But drive long enough and suddenly it would give way to cozy pocket beaches and quiet ocean views along the narrow and poorly maintained 2 lane highways. Ahhh, it felt so free to break away from the touristy shops and just roll out like it was my own personal island. Our now 14-year-old was only 2 back then and I'm pretty certain we came home with his brother as a souvenir starting to bake in the oven after that trip. Fast forward to 2008 when we returned to the island with the kids and rented a 4 door soft top Jeep. So many memories from that visit, but one of our favorites was Playa de San Martin. Not so much for the beach as for the cozy little food stand across from it where a guy had a Mexican raccoon known as a coati for a pet. He was so friendly, and even climbed a nearby coconut tree and sliced two open for us to drink. One for the kids and one for us adults with a little rum added for flavor... LOL! It was the first time we ever had fresh coconut milk and to this day my youngest still loves it, although he doesn't quite remember why. On our most recent visit, the highway had become more developed and the touristy crowds had begun to follow our lead and find their way down this awesome Mexican highway, but it is still an enjoyable ride and far less crowded than the areas near the cruise port. The stand where the guy cut open the coconut had been paved over to make this once sleepy 2-lane road into a 4-lane highway. Replacing it is a restaurant by the name of Andale Bar & Grill. I'm happy for the progress, but I miss the little hidden gems that are slowly but surely disappearing. Below are links to view this same area on google maps 6 years apart. Google images of how it was then (street view 2009) - https://www.google.com/maps/@20.3664625,-86.8871167,3a,75y,322.43h,65.25t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1st6fHtdSQJcqf3HLfyOsxiw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 and how it looks now (street view 2015) - https://www.google.com/maps/@20.3665093,-86.8872736,3a,75y,298.53h,73.94t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sgwpZmv0EskWvh4DuVnsHag!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 FINAL THOUGHTS If I've had no other impact on yelp, I hope I have encouraged families to spend more time together traveling. Take the off beaten path, get away from the touristy hot spots and find a new tradition. So much awaits you in this world we live and you can gather a basket full of memories if you'll just drive! 2016/61

If I could have given zero stars I would, but I had to give at least one star. Me and my husband…read morewent to Cozumel and rented a scooter and rode around the island and stopped in San Martin to get bottled water and the gentleman in the beach shack/ tiki hut charged us $119 on our credit card for two bottles of water and the ladies trying to sell their junk in the huts behind the beach shack are rip offs and scammers. Do not buy anything from any of these places. They are all thieves.

Beautiful ocean front property located on the south shore in Costa Del sol area. safe and 24 hour…read moresecured neighborhood of like type properties. villas are all in a cozy garden lawn area. Beautiful swimming pool located on the property for your convenience and a pier on property for diving trips or pleasure. villa Debra is four bedrooms and sleeps anywhere from 8 to 14 Comfortably with a Huge Terrace off the master bedroom. Family table for dining complete with vip Concierge services with a superhost Located in the near area of villa Debra is Villa Paradise Also owned by Jasianna where The villa can act as a large property for vacation eight persons or as a B&B. Www.cozumelbeachhouse.com

Thank you Jasianna for your tireless hospitality! Your house is beautiful. The location is on a…read morebeautiful beach with a crystal clear pool. I can't wait to come back!!

During the BF and I's recent vacation to Mexico we opted to stay at the Riu Tequila. Located just…read moreunder a half mile from the beach (via private shaded walkway) getting there was a bit of a journey, but Playa Playacar was most def worth it once we arrived! ++ Gorgeous white sands. The sand is actually crushed coral and doesn't get too hot to walk on. Loved that! ++ Blue waters as far as the eye can see! ++ Tons of lounge chairs to relax on and palms for shade. ++ Scuba Caribe on hand to offer up free (non motorized) water sports to guests of the Riu Resorts. Motorized water sports and other activities were available such as parasailing, jet skis, etc... We opted to kayak two times during our trip. So much fun! ++ Resort employees would come by to take away empty cups. Though they did not serve drinks on the beach, you could def bring your own! So glad we chose this part of the Yucatan Peninsula for our Mexico vacation! Would def recommend it!

ENTRY IS FREE BABY!!! A very secret getaway, not so "touristy" area, which I like. More space…read moreindeed to just run away. My family has kept a condo here for years and we would have it ready in case we fly out of the country. This is a magical area, with 0 hotels and mostly small huts, full houses, condos, beach houses as well, and really just yourself and your towel. How cool is that??? It's not crowded. We were here in the summer of 2015, kept the grand trip alive, mostly out fishing, petting sea turtles and watching fish swim by. The sun is literally in your face, so it's normal and obvious to have that sunscreen in your face!!! What's really nice is that this beach also small stands to rent our some few equipment like snorkel gear, chairs, tables, and umbrellas. Very nice beach, I'm so happy to share this review with y'all