After lunch, my cousins and I decided to visit a beach. We had rented scooters, so we rode here on…read moreFriday, December 7th and arrived around 3pm. We were actually on the other side of Cozumel, so it took a while to get here. It was about a half hour ride. Once at the beach, we just parked on the other side of the road and walked over. I love beaches and this one was pretty. Though there was a lot of seaweed washed ashore. It was still nice and somewhat secluded. Not really crowded at all. We actually sat down at Chen Rio Restaurant and grabbed a drink. We didn't have much time here as we needed to return the scooters, so we just enjoyed the view and walked around. Most pix of this spot show a nice white sand beach. It's still beautiful, but due to the seaweed, you don't really get to enjoy the sand. A fine place if you're in the area, but if on the other side of Cozumel, I'd try to find a closer beach. More time to relax and enjoy the scenery that way.

What can I say about this place other than how gorgeous the views were when me and my wife were…read morehere, as well as how great the drinks and prices were for the souvenirs. We went on a tour of the island during our cruise and one of the stops was to here to stretch our legs and grab a drink and food. There is a little walkway to a nice little photo area that would have some amazing views of the water behind you. The staff that was there was also insanely friendly and very heavy handed with the drinks they made. We got something call coco-loco which was a cut open coconut filled to the brim with rum and other mixers. It was insanely refreshing! There is a nice covered area to sit and get some tacos or other food but we didn't need to eat so we watched other people while they did. The food smelled heavenly while it passed out and looked equally as amazing. I will be coming back her again if I ever am in Cozumel again for sure!

We stopped here while in Cozumel. This restaurant had a gorgeous setting and looked perfect. The…read morebar had swings for seats. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. I would recommend this place!

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.

Came here to access the beach. Minimum requirement to spend a food and a drink per person to use…read moretheir amenities and to use the beach, kinda ripoff policy but this is what you get most of the places around Cancun, Tulum, and Cozumel. Kinda figure out if you cannot beat the system then go along with it. The food and service is alright at this place. There are some waves and current at the beach, kinda have to put some effort to swim and to snorkle in here. I would say this isnt the best place to enjoy the beach. If you go down more to the south you may find better beach, say Playa Palancar ; ) So, next time skip this place and go down more south ; )

We arrived around 11 a.m. and were greeted by staff who immediately asked if we had reservations…read more When we told them we didn't, they informed us that we would be charged $20 per person--including children--to use the chairs and showers unless we ordered both food and drinks for each person. Their tone came across as aggressive and somewhat rude, which was surprising, but we assured them it wasn't an issue since we planned to order food and drinks anyway. Still, their approach left a sour first impression. This used to be our favorite spot 12 years ago when it was open to the public and free to enter. Back then, ordering food and drinks was optional, but the place has since changed under the ownership of Landmark Corp. Public access is no longer allowed without meeting their requirements or paying a fee. There are a few important things to note: sunscreen is not allowed, and there is no lifeguard on duty, so swimming and snorkeling are entirely at your own risk. The menu now caters primarily to tourists, featuring westernized dishes with a touch of Mexican cuisine. Prices are similar to what you'd find in the U.S., which is expected for a tourist destination. Cruise ships frequently drop off passengers here, so lounge chairs tend to fill up quickly until they leave. Additionally, paying by credit card incurs a transaction fee, so using pesos is the better option. If I hadn't come with my kids--and if visiting the Money Bar wasn't the main reason for our trip to Cozumel--I might have walked away. This place holds so many special memories from when we were single and used to travel to Mexico often, but the changes have made it feel far less welcoming than it once was.

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.

This place is AWESOME!!! It has a beautiful beautiful beach, with crystal clear water. We had some…read moremixed ceviche which was fresh and very tasty and some loaded chicken nachos and let me tell you....we didn't have to eat anything else!! And A very special thanks to my server "Henry" who took care of me and my wife the entire day. He was on point!!!

Probably the most underwhelming snorkeling experience that I have had. This was my first time…read moresnorkeling in a lagoon and I was really excited because the water looked clear and beautiful on land. We came here with a tour guide around 11am in February, and the water was not only cold, but there were not many fish. When there were fish, it was the same type of fish over and over again. Maybe she just didn't take us to the right places, but I didn't see anything that excited me. I probably wouldn't want to come here again to snorkel. There are probably much better places for it!

Super fun experience. On a recent trip to Cancun for a wedding my friends and I decided to book an…read moreexcursion from our hotel and decided upon one that takes you to both a cenote and a laguna for snorkeling. Yal Ku happened to be the lagoon our guide took us to. Didn't get to explore the area too much but theres a parking lot, small changing rooms, bathrooms, and a small restaurant. Several other groups were there trying to snorkel at the same but it wasn't overly crowded. We first went and got our supplies...lifevests, goggles and fitted them. Once everyone was fitted we jumped into the water and were instructed to go to a certain area of the lagoon. Some areas had slightly poor visibility--I mean, it is a lagoon, can't expect too much. Some cool things I saw included this huge school of sardines swimming right next to me and some rainbow colored fish in another area. Almost didn't want to leave the water because I was so excited to explore. Made me want to book a snorkeling trip to an island asap... Anyway, when you do come out to the parking area, you might run into the ice cream man with those pinwheel crackers~get some!

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.

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!

Akumal beach is such a great beach for exploring the sea turtles and snorkeling! Not great if you…read moreare looking for white sands and no shells though. Weather is always amazing and so many things to do with the little town and dive shop there. Also several restaurants to eat.

Beautiful white sand beach, turtles in the water, minimal seaweed, what more could you ask for!…read more I understand why people make this beach their home base for their Quintana Roo vacation.! I'm not entirely sure one must pay for the guided tour to get in the water and see the turtles. I want to support the local economy, but perhaps there's a trick to enjoying this beach without paying for guided tour, think life jackets, and locker rooms. There is a restaurant on site, and my friend and I just gave a really big tip to the waiter so he would let us leave our bags at the table for 15 minutes while we snorkeled with our own gear to see the turtles. kind of hush hush, we did it very discreetly and quietly and quickly. I attached the screenshot I showed to the taxi driver upon arrival to get us to the restaurant without going through the Disneyland style entrance line and fee. I'm not sure I recommend this method, however, as I can imagine multiple ways this theory could have gone wrong. Side note, perhaps we were off season in late may, but we actually saw no turtles. maybe we should have paid for the guided tour after all.