Resort Details
- Cozumel Buffet
Our endless buffet serves a continental breakfast, full breakfast and dinner. Dinners at Cozumel Buffet showcase Mexican, Italian, Asian, and international specialties.
- El Cedral Smokehouse Restaurant
A fine A la carte restaurant, the steakhouse specializes in fine cuts of grilled or barbecued meat. Formal dress required; although longer shorts are permitted.
- Las 2 Marias Tex-Mex Restaurant
Guests can savor the most authentic Mexican recipes including quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Formal dress required: Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear long pants.
- Palapa El Cedral
Providing an informal setting, this restaurant prepares a breakfast and lunch buffet with salads, hamburgers, meats, and pastas. If you are feeling that late afternoon hunger, the restaurant also offers a snack bar.
- Various bars/lounges
Several bars are open throughout the day where guests can relax over refreshing drinks and savory snacks at any hour. Soft drinks are available at night as well.
- Premium Room
Formerly Double eff:6/2/2023
Bedding- 1 king or 2 double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.
Maximum of 2 children through the age of 2 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children ages 3-12 are surcharged.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Superior Room
Bedding- 1 king or 2 double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.
Maximum of 2 children through the age of 2 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children ages 3-12 are surcharged.
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Premium Ocean Front
Formerly Double Ocean Front eff: 6/2/2023
Bedding : 1 King Size Bed or two double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits :2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Special Room
Bedding- 1 king or 2 double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 3 adults, 1 children, 4 total combined.
Maximum of 1 child through the age of 2 stay free in existing beds with at least 2 adults. Children ages 3-12 are surcharged.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Star Prestige Room
Bedding: 1 King or 2 Double Beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- SUITE PRESIDENTIAL
Formerly Presidential Suite effective 9/20/22
Bedding: King size bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 3 adults, 1 child, total 4.
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- SUITE
Bedding: King size bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy Limits: 3 adults.
Effective 11/1/22 Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- SUITE OCEAN VIEWBedding: King size bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits: 3 adults.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Two Bedroom FamilyBedding: 1 King bed & 2 double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits: 4 adults + 2 children or min. 2 adults + 2 children.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Premium Ocean ViewFormerly Double Ocean View eff: 6/2/2023
Bedding : 1 King Size Bed or two double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits :2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Premium Near PoolFormerly Double Near Pool eff: 6/2/2023.
Bedding : 1 King Size Bed or two double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits :2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- SUITE OCEAN FRONTBedding : 1 King Size Bed.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.Occupancy limits : 2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- PREMIUM PROMO ROOM
Bedding- 1 king or 2 double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits- 2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- PREMIUM ROOMBedding : 1 King Size Bed or two double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits :2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- PREMIUM TROPICAL VIEWBedding : 1 King Size Bed or two double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits :2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.- Air conditioning
- Safe
- PREMIUM PURE WELLNESSBedding : 1 King Size Bed or two double beds.
Bedding Requests are not guaranteed. They are based on availability upon check-in.
Occupancy limits :2 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.- Air conditioning
- Bathroom amenities
- Hair Dryer
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting*
- Baggage hold
- Beachfront
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- Babysitting*
- Baggage hold
- Beachfront
- Bell staff/porter
- Children programs
- Children welcome
- Children's play area
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Elevators Not Available
- Exercise gym
- Free parking
- Gift/News stand*
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service*
- Liquor store*
- Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Pool
- Safe deposit box
- Spa*
- Tennis court
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Wakeup service
- Water sports*
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The resort provides the following wedding packages:
- Star Wedding Package
- Silver Star Wedding Package
- Gold Star Wedding Package
Please contact wedding coordinator for complete information, locations and to reserve a date.
* Fees may apply
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on-site.
- Children's program, onsite
STAR CAMP:
Star Camp is free and part of the all-inclusive experience at Iberostar and features more than 140 age-based activities based on the approach and theory of multiple intelligences, which advocates personal growth through cooperation.
· Discover a new, artistic dimension by reproducing giant versions of works of art as a team.
· Use all the senses in a trendy restaurant atmosphere to guess the dishes on our sensory menu.
· Record short films, become a journalist, publicist or the stars of an improvised video.
· Discover the inner artist by working with clay.
· Accept (im)possible challenges and blindy cross a terrain full of obstacles with the help of team members.
· Perform exciting scientific experiments, such as creating snow or ice, in true frozen style despite the heat of the pool.
· Learn how to get a hard-boiled egg into a bottle or experiment with colors.
· Summer classics like darts, capture the flag or Olympic-style events.
Monkey Star camp - 4-7 years old, Dolphin Star camp - 8-12 years old, Eagle Star camp - 13-17 years old
STAR CAMP FEATURED ACTIVITIES: Minichef, Tie Dye, Not another drop, Olympic games, Get wet, Super hero day, Water carpet, Waterbomb, The search, Teen Disco, Games on stage, The treasure hunt & Sand castles
Star Camp Shows:
On the Rock, Circo, Queen, Fiesta playa, Canta bahia, Rock, Funny nights, MJ Show, Reggae beach party, Iberostar Awards, El regreso del rey Las Vegas, The circle of life Magic, Latin Funny nights, Boogie nights
What's New!
Wanda’s wacky kitchen, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Save the Reefs, Star Camp Live Show
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- GeneralActivities include:
Aerobics
Yoga
Shooting tournaments
Archery
Basketball
Billiards
Bocce
Gymnastics
Table tennis - Motorized Water Sports *
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
Activities include:
Catamarans
Kayaking
Water aerobics
Water polo
- PoolThere are 3 outdoor pools.
- Sailing *
- Spa *The hotel's top spa performs the best relaxing and energizing treatments including aromatic massages, facials, holistic sessions, and even treatments for the entire family.
- Tennis court
- On-site Entertainment
Live nightly shows in theater/disco
* Fees may apply
Savor quiet moments alongside the enormous lake pool, where you can either enjoy the rays of a warm Mexican sun or relax beneath the shade of a tropical palm or palapa. The all-inclusive program includes non-motorized watersports, as well as all meals, drinks, and a wide variety of activities and entertainment. Children can be entertained at the Kids Club while parents enjoy some alone-time.
Dine on tempting selections at three specialty restaurants, an international buffet, and a poolside snack bar/grill. National and international drinks are available at five bars, including a swim-up bar. At the theatre, enjoy a wide array of entertaining live shows and performances every night.
To take full advantage of the fascinating natural beauty and rich Mayan history throughout the region, guests of the Iberostar Waves Cozumel have the opportunity to take a full-day excursion to another premium category Iberostar hotel along Riviera Maya (transportation not included).
Greening Your Life: Part of the Apple Vacations Greening Your Life initiative, this property was the first hotel in Cozumel to earn Green Globe Certification for sustainable management and operations. The hotel has also fulfilled 78% of Green Globe criteria, establishing environmental benchmarks for energy, water, and waste in Cozumel.
Property Information
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
8853 reviews
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Apr 17, 2026Great dive trip
Came to dive. Dressel Divers were great, professional service. Great dives. Been to Coz many times, but this is our first time at the Iberostar. Food and service at the bars & buffet were top notch, no complaints.
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Apr 17, 2026
Great resort
Had a great trip to the Iberostar Waves Cozumel. The food was delicious. Rufino was great at helping us set up a snorkel tour that picks us up right at the dock at the resort. Would stay here again
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Apr 16, 2026
Amazing resort.
Truly an awesome place and experience, the whole family had an amazing time. Love the wild life, the groomed grounds, the food, the service, we all felt very well taken care of.
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Apr 16, 2026
Great resort!
Iberostar waves cozumel has been such a fun resort to spend our vacation at. The staff here has been above and beyond friendly and attentive to anything we needed. I had a medical situation and they helped me through the process to get the medication I needed, shoutout to Cynthia! We loved the pool games and entertainment every night. The drinks were great and they are not stingy with alchohol. I wish I remembered all of the staff names because they were ALL wonderful. We enjoyed talking to Mario, he gave us some great ideas for places to see when we come back. The only downsides to the resort is that the rooms are pretty basic, very clean, but not fancy at all, and the food didn't blow our minds. It was ok, like a 7 out of 10 (besides the Smokehouse, it was a 10/10). Overall this resort was great with beyond beautiful landscaping! We would definitely come back:)
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Apr 14, 2026
Amazing staff and great food
Really lovely stay, this is a beautiful complex of chalets with a number of all inclusive restaurants. The beach is just lovely with a pier where the diving boats dock. So many fish it’s truly unbelievable. All the staff were amazing, really friendly and helpful all the time, and the buffet food was really nice with different themes every night. The dive centre is also amazing, really well organised with different dives every day. The only issue was that the chalets did smell a little damp, symptom of being so close to the beach. Overall though this is an amazing place to stay!!
- AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Government fee: 82.12 MXN (approx. $4.79 USD) (Plus tax) per room, per night. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change, this is an estimate of what you will be charged. The hotel can provide current fees and inclusions when you check-in.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
STUDENT/YOUTH GROUPS POLICY - In order to maintain a family oriented environment, Iberostar Hotels and Resorts will be implementing a policy directed at student/youth groups. Students/youth are considered by the hotel as any person between 16 and 23 years of age. In addition to the Spring Break Policy instituted for all bookings traveling in the months of March and April, Groups shall adhere to the following conditions:
- All student/youth groups must be pre-approved and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Upon check-in, each group will be required to make a refundable cash deposit of USD $200.00 per room for any charges or damages that might be incurred during the stay.
- In the event that any member(s) from the group engage in inappropriate behavior disrespecting Hotel staff and/or other guests or causing physical damages to the facilities, the hotel management reserves the right to expel the entire group
without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.SPRING BREAK POLICY - The resort is a family oriented environment. Bookings traveling in the months of March and April will be subject to the following conditions:
- The minimum age requirement for check-in is 18 years of age. One parent or chaperone age at least 25 years of age will be required per room for check-in.
- In the event that any guest(s) engage in inappropriate behavior disrespecting Hotel staff and/or other guests or causing physical damages to the facilities, the Hotel Management reserves the right to expel the guest(s) without reimbursement or
refund of the remaining nights.
Effective:11/01/2019
SPRING BREAK POLICY - The resort is a family oriented environment and thus has implemented the following policy for Spring Breakers reservations. The valid period is March 1st, 2020 to April 30th, 2020. Spring Breakers are defined as Students/youth between 16 and 23 years of age.
- One parent or chaperone at least 25 years of age will be required per room for check-in. Adults accompanying are responsible for the students’ behavior.
- In the event that any guest(s) engage in inappropriate behavior disrespecting Hotel staff and/or other guests or causing physical damages to the facilities, the Hotel Management reserves the right to expel the guest(s) without reimbursement or refund of the remaining nights.Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.
- Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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