Cozumel, MexicoZona Hotelera Sur
InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa by IHG
Reef-front dive resort
Zona Hotelera Sur Cozumel, Mexico
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
IHGReef-front dive resort
Life centers on the reef, with dive boats departing straight from the private pier into the national marine park.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in The 50 Discovery.
The accommodations are unashamedly luxe, some enjoying elevated views from the hotel’s tower wing, others at ground level overlooking the pool and gardens.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The grounds sit along Cozumel's quieter southern coast, set back from the busy city center and facing protected waters.
The rooms
Cool marble floors run through every room, and private balconies look across the gardens or the sea.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and gym
Spa suites open onto private garden terraces for massages, and the fitness center looks out through floor-to-ceiling glass.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Open-air tables sit under a thatched palapa by the water, and the trattoria serves pasta beside a tall wine display.
the hotel grounds offer the peace of the island’s largest, private beach. Beyond the teal waves and white sand beaches, the property breaks into verdant patches of velvety grass and swaying palms
How it began
The Mexican government built the property in 1969 as El Presidente, launching modern luxury tourism on the island.
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InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa by IHG
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.