Positioned on a white sandy beach facing the Yucatán Peninsula, the Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel is an upmarket resort and spa for your next Cozumel dive vacation. It’s on the doorstep of Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, with its spectacular coral reefs and plunging walls just a short boat ride away. It features a PADI 5-star Dive Center that offers snorkeling and fishing excursions for non-diving family members, as well as an infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
With a contemporary Mexican design, the Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel’s bright and airy rooms cater to both dive couples and buddies while its four on-site restaurants offer world-class cuisine. This Cozumel dive resort boasts all the facilities you need after an exhilarating day diving, including relaxing bars, a 24-hour gym and a well-equipped business center.
Rooms
There are 218 rooms and suites to select from at the Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel, all of which are designed with a contemporary Mexican aesthetic. TVs, minibars, and in-room safes feature in all of the rooms, as do hairdryers, tea and coffee making facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Standard Rooms
Each of the standard rooms offers pool or garden views, with your choice of a king-size bed or two double beds. They feature en-suite bathrooms, marble floors and elegant wooden furnishings.
Luxury Ocean View Rooms
Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, these stylish rooms come with either a king-size bed or two double beds. In addition to an ensuite bathroom, they feature terraces with either hammocks or outdoor seating for soaking up the views.
Suites
Offering plenty of space to spread out, each of the Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel’s suites comes with either a king-size bed or two double beds, plus an additional lounge and dining area. You can soak up the spectacular ocean views from the swing hammock on your private balcony.
Reef and Presidential Suites
Offering all the features of the Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel’s Suites, these expansive rooms add in terraces with private plunge pools for the ultimate in luxury.
Amenities
In between dives, you can relax beside the beachside infinity pool or indulge with a treatment inspired by traditional Mayan rituals at the luxurious spa, Ikal. You’ll never miss a workout thanks to the 24-hour fitness center and can stay up to date with work in the round-the-clock business center. The Presidente International Cozumel features a putting green where you can practice your skills before playing the 18-hole course of the nearby Cozumel Country Club.
Food
There are four restaurants to choose from at the Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel, including an Italian trattoria that’s renowned for its fettuccine alfredo and well-stocked wine cellar. You can dine on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at the waterfront Le Cap Beach Club or feast on Mexican favorites at Caribeño. Coastal specialties are on the menu at Faro Blanco while romantic private dinners can be arranged at the location of your choice.
Diving
Scuba Du is the Presidente International Cozumel’s 5-star PADI Dive Center and offers daily dive trips to explore the world-class dive sites of Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park. It operates five custom-designed dive boats that are equipped with DAN oxygen units and VHF radios, as well as a highly-experienced team of dive instructors, divemasters, and captains. They run two-tank dive trips in both the morning and afternoon, as well as night dives just after sunset.
If you’re looking to develop your dive skills, Scuba Du offers a range of specialty dive courses, including A.W.A.R.E Coral Reef Conservation, Project A.W.A.R.E, and Underwater Naturalist. Discover Scuba Diving and kid-friendly Bubble Maker courses are also avaialble if you’re traveling with new divers and there’s a full range of high-quality equipment for rent.
The legendary dive sites of the Mesoamerican Reef are just a short boat ride away, with everything from sheltered shore dives to spectacular wall dives awaiting. Visibility in the area is generally between 80-100 feet (24-30 meters) while water temperatures range from 77°F (25°C) in the winter months up to 85°F (29°C) in the summer.
Other Activities
Non-divers can take advantage of the snorkeling excursions offered by Scuba Du on the nearby coral reefs, with a professional divemaster as their guide. Deep-sea fishing charters are also available, with everything from marlin and sailfish to mahi-mahi, tuna, and snapper for the taking. Kids will love the Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel’s Planet Trekkers, a club that offers daily activities for 5 to 12 years that focus on Mexican history, culture, and having fun. A short drive away is Dolphin Discovery Cozumel and the Chankanaab Beach Adventure Park, which is renowned for its amusement-style marine attractions.