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Great Divers Hotel
2nd stay at Villablanca, auto upgrade to suite on 2nd stay. Great location, close to town but not...
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Diver Bob
- Apr 18, 2012
Friendly and laid back
Staff was very accomodating and friendly. Hotel is not crowded even when all the rooms are rented....
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Book Worm
- Apr 9, 2012
Beach diving and leafy green grounds on Cozumel
The small (50 rooms and suites), family-owned Villablanca Garden Beach hotel is a bright colonial gem surrounded by lush jungle. Guests tread pathways lined with tall leafy green plants to get to the swimming pool, tennis courts or beach, at which excellent beachfront snorkeling is enjoyed immediately. There are three dive shops on site that provide more intricate and day-or-week long excursions underwater.Highlights
- Across the street from Villablanca Reef and Wall for immediate snorkeling
- Three dive shops on site
- Tennis and swimming pool
- Two restaurants on site
- Wi-Fi throughout
Rooms
Curved molding carves arches into the rooms, separating a seating area from the bedroom. Spicy orange-chili hues pop on the bedspreads and pillows. Cool terra cotta tile floors echo the bright, brick-colored tile roof. There are 50 rooms at the Villablanca Garden Beach hotel. Villas come in one, two or three bedrooms and “superior” rooms span 650 square feet; these upgrades from standard guest rooms also have a private terrace or balcony. The penthouse has a 270 degree view of the Caribbean. All guest rooms have sunken tubs in marble bathrooms, climate control and ceiling fan, satellite TV and Wi-Fi.Dining
The gourmet restaurant Nemo offers fresh regional cuisine ranging from seafood to barbecued beef tips each night during dinner. For casual poolside meals, Las Adas serves breakfast, lunch and a variety of cocktails and drinks. Room service also is available for more private dining options and there are restaurants within walking distance of the Villablanca Garden Beach hotel if one wants to eat out.Recreation
The Villablanca Garden Beach hotel boasts three well-regarded Cozumel dive shops on site: Dive Paradise, Papa Hogs and Scuba Mau.The hotel also partners with lso Eco Divers, Deep Blue, Tortuga Tours, Equalizers, Blue Angel and most other Cozumel dive shops, providing excellent excursions to the Villablanca Wall and Reef and all over the shoreline of the island.
Transportation
- Cozumel International Airport (5 mi/5.7 km)
Attractions
- Mr. Sancho's (0.7 mi/1.2 km)
- Cozumel Water Sports (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Cozumel Photo Tour (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
Business
- Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
Policies and fees
Guests must be 21 years old and show proof of their age at check in. Small pets (cats or dogs) are welcome for $50 per stay; must weigh 35 pounds or less and be housebroken. Pets not allowed in restaurants, pool or beach areas and must be with owner at all times.This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.
Villablanca Garden Beach Rooms
- Ocean View Penthouse with Kitchenette, Terrace 2000 Sq.Ft
- One king bed in alcove. Furnished terrace. Full ocean view. Exterior-corridor access. Second floor. 186 square meters (2,000 square feet). Living room and dining area. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite TV. Telephone. Kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, and cookware/dishes. Marble bathroom with sunken tub. Air conditioning and ceiling fan.
- Superior Room with Private Balcony, 650 Sq.Ft
- All units come with a king size and a sofa bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, refrigerator, satellite TV, telephone, marble bathroom with sunken tubs, wireless Internet and ocean or garden view (assigned upon availability at arrival), balconies or terraces. Over 650 sq ft. (60 m2). Full Continental breakfast included in rates.
- Garden View Room
- One king bed or two twin beds. Garden view. Cable/satellite TV. Refrigerator. Air conditioning.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Cozumel Mexico
- Nearby airports
- Cozumel International Airport
- Area description
- Villablanca Garden Beach is a beachfront hotel located approximately 5 miles from Cozumel Airport and two miles from town, right in front of Villablanca Reef and Wall.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Wedding planner. Garden locations, 2 restaurants (Casual & Gourmet), pool & jacuzzi area.
Dining
- Pool Bar
- Breakfast and lunch are served at this restaurant, located near the pool. Happy hour at sunset.
- Las Adas
- Bar and restaurant located by the pool serves breakfast, lunch, and a variety of cocktails and drinks.
- Nemo,
- A petit gourmet restaurant with delicious and fresh food prepared by our international chef.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (84)
Ratings and reviews for Villablanca Garden Beach
- All travelers (84) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (42) 3.6 / 5
- Families (9) 4 / 5
- Friends (12) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (21) 3.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 3.9
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Scuba Diver 666
Nothing special, kinda Quirky
Get the superior room! We upgraded to superior which was supposed to have a ocean view - Right is you look to the dies! Also we got the continental Breakfast - right - toast, coffee and juice. Never used it! Pros: Price CONS: 1. Poor lighting, if you want to read in your room. As all the lights are on the walls. 2. Employees let their friends and family use the facility (read pool) so it's extra noisy on those days. 3. Literature says free WIFI in room - NOT 4. Needs work (read refurbishing) 5. No comfortable chairs to sit on, also no desk. 6. TV is 13" cannot be seen from bed. 7. Free parking - for about 3 cars Take what you want from this review, but the beds were good, it was quiet at night and we ended up getting this room for about $20/night even with the upgrade (in the package including air). And the staff are helpful though ineffective.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Diver Bob
Great Divers Hotel
2nd stay at Villablanca, auto upgrade to suite on 2nd stay. Great location, close to town but not that close car is advised. Good little bar run by Arturo with a barbacue every Sunday night. Nice pool with hot tub. Dive pier across the street. We like the villa and enjoy Cozumel, a fun town with lots of resturants to choose from away from town center. eat where the locals dine enjoy!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Pique for tacos on 30th street and la mission parilla right down the street
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Book Worm
Friendly and laid back
Staff was very accomodating and friendly. Hotel is not crowded even when all the rooms are rented. We met a lot of fellow scuba divers. This is a great place to hang out with regular folks, not a snob in the bunch.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Dive Paradise right across the street was excellent!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Garden Lover
Garden Lover
Loved the gardens and the "pet" iguannas. Staff was attentive and improvements were made in a timely manner. The free filtered water was an added bonus. Close enough to walk to beaches and grocery stores. I had a great time. Very relaxing.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Roof top dining at "Prima". Free cinnamon rolls with breakfast order on Sat. and Sun.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sue and Daniel
Sue and Dan
The staff was so helpful and kind. Jorge is truly amazing. We cannot wait to go back.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
OK Diver
Nice place for divers
Good place to stay for a dive trip. Location is nice, out of town but still close enough for an easy trip. Convenient pier for pickup, but on site dive shop charges $2 per day per person to use the pier.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
dude2
Good value
Hotel is cared for by owner, best for those who are not into typcial expected amenities and into idiosncratic cultural details.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Super Vacation
Great little hotel. Dive shop next door- they were great, restaurant in hotel had very good food. rooms were clean and cool, staff was very nice. Hotel is about 1 mile for tourist area so its quiet at night. 2 great little bars across the street -you can snokel at one of the bars. Pool and grounds were beautiful. The dive shop next door was great! Refrigerator in room was nice to have. I will go back to this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Eat at the hotel restaurant. It was reasonable and good food. Food and Drink in town was much more expensive than the last time I stayed in Cozumel. As well, shop in town at the new big grocery store found everthing we needed there to bring back to the room...
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cozumel dive trip
We had a great time diving at next door dive shop Scuba Mau. Hotel room was just right. Staff was courteous, housekeeper did an exceptional job. The on site restaurant was great. We would highly recommend.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Highly recommend Scuba Mau for your dive outings.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Value!!!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at VillaBlanca. The room was clean and loved the things the maid service can do with ordinary towels(ie..swans, hearts)... We loved the place across the street La Papita (beer and sunset), and used papa hogs (great breakfast too) for scuba diving. It was very reasonable; we did scuba discovery and a one tank dive that was amazing to say the least. There is a convenient store just south (left) of the hotel too about half a block, right next to papa hogs, with bread and ham available to help keep costs down.. Also rent a scooter, by far best transportation, and go to the east side of the island.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
