The new Palace Hotel in Coz

[pilot fish]

This hotel was called Plaza las Glorias once then it closed and was completely redone and renamed the Palace Resort Hotel. Has anyone stayed there lately?

 

[Debraw]

I just talked to a travel agent friend of mine who had 2 couples just return from a 7 night stay at the Cozumel Palace. They had previously stayed at Iberostar in past vacations. They like Iberostar and throught it was very nice but they said the Cozumel Palace blew it away. Luxurious in every way.

 

[jlyle]

I just talked to a travel agent friend of mine who had 2 couples just return from a 7 night stay at the Cozumel Palace. They had previously stayed at Iberostar in past vacations. They like Iberostar and throught it was very nice but they said the Cozumel Palace blew it away. Luxurious in every way.

$400/night/two AI - does not include diving. I think I won't be staying there. It looks great from the outside, but people have reported that the staff isn't very friendly (please note that is second-hand and give it due worth).

 

[pilot fish]

I just talked to a travel agent friend of mine who had 2 couples just return from a 7 night stay at the Cozumel Palace. They had previously stayed at Iberostar in past vacations. They like Iberostar and throught it was very nice but they said the Cozumel Palace blew it away. Luxurious in every way.

Wow, tha's great to hear. It's not too far from town too. I don't expect I'll be going to town much but nice to know it's close if I ever get the urge.

Thanks, Deb

 

[pilot fish]

$400/night/two AI - does not include diving. I think I won't be staying there. It looks great from the outside, but people have reported that the staff isn't very friendly (please note that is second-hand and give it due worth).

I must have gotten a great deal then because I'm paying half that -AI. Diving is extra.

 

[jlyle]

$400 per night per two-people AI is $200 per person double-occupancy.

So, $1,400 for the room plus 5 x $50 for five days of two-tank boat diving = $1,650 per week per person (double occupancy) - plus tips. For that kind of money, I can stay for two-weeks somewhere else. Let me think about that - one-week or two-weeks...

Now, if you really got a package for two @ $200 per night, the math changes.

 

[pilot fish]

$400 per night per two-people AI is $200 per person double-occupancy.

So, $1,400 for the room plus 5 x $50 for five days of two-tank boat diving = $1,650 per week per person (double occupancy) - plus tips. For that kind of money, I can stay for two-weeks somewhere else. Let me think about that - one-week or two-weeks...

Now, if you really got a package for two @ $200 per night, the math changes.

http://www.hotels-cozumel.com/cozumel-palace/rates.html

As you can see, it would be $266 usd for two, which includes 3 meals a day, balcony, and hot tub in the room. While a tad pricey, for the area, it's not totally outrageous. The question is, is it worth it, at that price? In July I paid $175 a night at Ramon's Village on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with only a breakfast, and thought that was way overpriced for what it was, what you got: cramped, uncomfortable and noisy room and many town's people all over the property. No one minds paying a bit more if you get a nice place to stay.

 

[Debraw]

I recently booked an Aggressor trip for $5500 for two people with airfare over Christmas and New Year's Eve. I have heard from a couple of people that I could have booked a cheaper trip to a land destination, hauled my gear around in a truck, done some shore diving, yada yada yada for half the price. Well that's not what I am looking for! I am looking for luxury. I want a 5 star experience. I don't want to haul gear ( I do that for a living!). I booked the Cozumel Palace for May 2006 and have mentioned the trip to several people and they could not hand me the deposit fast enough. If you are looking for a 5 star experience, then this is it. Marble floors, a hot tub in every room, verandah with a hammock, infinity pool, beautiful decor, and close to town. I am paying $248 per night per person and that INCLUDES, airfare, taxes , government fees, fuel surcharges, hotel, all meals, snacks, transfers to and from the hotel, alcohol and non-alcholic beverages. I am happy with that price, and with the luxury that will be offered. I will book my diving separate because I plan on doing several different types of diving with several operators.
Yes can fly from here to Miami on American in a 747 for a few hundred dollars or I can take a bus for half the price. Is it really the same experience? Different strokes for different folks. I like paying more for a better experience. I only take a vacation once or twice a year. I want luxury.

 

[jlyle]

http://www.hotels-cozumel.com/cozumel-palace/rates.html

As you can see, it would be $266 usd for two, which includes 3 meals a day, balcony, and hot tub in the room. While a tad pricey, for the area, it's not totally outrageous. The question is, is it worth it, at that price? In July I paid $175 a night at Ramon's Village on Ambergris Caye, Belize, with only a breakfast, and thought that was way overpriced for what it was, what you got: cramped, uncomfortable and noisy room and many town's people all over the property. No one minds paying a bit more if you get a nice place to stay.

I stand corrected - $133 pp double occupancy isn't so pricey. With 5 days of two-tank boat dives from an outside contractor, you are talking about $1,200/week/person AI - probably worth the extra money to some people.

DSAO
Jim

 

[Even_Stephen]

I'm with you, Debraw! My wife and I live well within our means all year. Then we like to really blow it out on vacation. We don't require the tip-top, but we want luxury. Coz fans, more than any other, who post on Scubaboard seem to be obsessed with going on the cheap. That's fine, but it's not for everybody. If it were, then the Presidente, Iberostar, FA, and the Occidental (and now maybe the Coz Palace) would not exist.

Don't hate us because we like Coz and want luxury too!