VILLABLANCA GARDEN BEACH HOTEL (Cozumel, Mexico)

Set on the waterfront, this resort is well-kept, with a spacious lush garden, a refreshing pool with sun loungers, three eateries and two bars. It also has its own marina for diving excursions. There are two snorkelling and scuba diving centres very close by making it very convenient for divers. There's also a washing centre for the diving gear. It is close to bike rentals, and a five-minute drive by taxi to the town centre.

The rooms are simple and basic. The balconies offered sea views, and had comfortable beds and pillows. Guests had a good nights' sleep. The small kitchenette with refrigerator was functional. Overall, guests opined that this resort offers basic accommodation at affordable prices offering good value for money.

The front desk and housekeeping staff were friendly and went out of their way to make the guests feel at home.

The property looks tired and could do with a facelift say guests. A little upgradation and refurbishment will make it much better. Issues like intermittent lack of water supply, no hot water, leaky faucets, non-functioning fridges, old-fashioned TVs, bugs and noisy air conditioners have been reported.

The Wi-Fi signal is weak and not available in all parts of the property.

The place is better suited for divers than non-divers feel guests. The diving centres close by and the gear cleaning facilities made it convenient for guests to plan their diving trips. Non-divers who needed to spend more time indoors and sightseeing would find the accommodations too basic, and location inconvenient and far from other attractions.