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Reviews of Hotel Barracuda 3 stars

Avenida Rafael E. Melgar, 628, 77600 Cozumel, Mexico

#56 of 59 hotels in Cozumel

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 90 hotel reviews

6.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    6.6

  • Staff

    7.3

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free WiFi

    4.3

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The bar associated with the hotel, No Name Bar, is a bit scammy. Just be careful when paying and understanding your bill at the bar. I was charged tax despite the 16% is required by law to be included in the menu price. Note, there is a "hotel" menu that Barracuda guests get 50% if you pay with cash. In all fairness, "No Name Bar" is a different management than the hotel.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    8.0
    Best value ocean front!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of smoking in public areas

    Location. Price. Value

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator. The building is a little bit old. No internet in the rooms

    It has a pool and a bar outside, it’s in front of a super market Mega where you can park

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    8.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator

    Location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    7.0
    Considering the exorbitant prices in Cozumel, it was a great stay for a reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Water leaking onto bathroom floor from shower. BEWARE OF SCAM running as part of the hotel's agreement with the bar/restaurant that offers 50% discount for hotel guests. The manager tried to scam us on our first nights' cocktails by charging double the price because she said we ordered a large cocktail. The menu only has one size which they state is 600ml. We got 600ml cocktails and the manager decided to argue the point with us that our glass was larger than 600ml (which is was not because they have 600ml stamped on the base). She got heated with us. All we wanted to do was pay the fair price which was 50% of the cocktail price as we were guests in the hotel. She went off in a huff and said she would personally absorb the full cost of the cocktails. We left the correct amount regardless, as we are honest. This put such a bad taste in our mouths that we did not want to eat or drink there again. Side note - Food prices are crazy expensive in Cozumel, so I suggest walking into the local neighbourhood to go to taqueria. Eat some traditional food at local prices, if you don't want to get ripped off in the tourist neighbourhood.

    The location is great, as you just enter the water via a couple of steps. Good snorkeling just outside. Not too far from ferry port. Room was adequate for a triple share but the place is dated and needs a refurb.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    8.0
    Amazing view and location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s an older property. Beds aren’t very comfortable. Some street and pool noise. No coffee pot in the room.

    Great pool and amazing view! Location is right in the midst of town. Walkable to restaurants and stores. Great AC. I’ve stayed here a couple of times and will stay again. It’s not luxurious or updated but has everything you’ll need for a great time. On site restaurant offers 50% discount on food and drinks for guests.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    7.0
    Nicely situated hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No toiletries except for hand soap. Hot water does not exist; water is tepid at best. No English TV programming. No safe in the room, but there is one at the front desk that comes with a nominal fee.

    The hotel did not offer breakfast, but they have a deal with the bar next door where hotel guests get 50% off food and drinks, provided payment is by cash. The hotel is well situated: close to downtown, across the street from the Mega to pick up necessities, taxi stand across the street. Everything is walkable. It is comfortable. Don’t expect modern furniture or setting. It is a place to sleep, not entertain.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    8.0
    Basic accommodations with a million-dollar view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Don't expect a spa experience. This is a basic hotel room with an incredible view and fantastic location. Bathroom amenities are non-existent. Bring your own shampoo, etc. The TV has only Spanish-language programming, but in Cozumel, who wants to watch TV?? There's music playing right outside your window, which - thankfully - stops at 10pm.

    This hotel is right in the middle of everything in Cozumel and right on the beach. Every room has a balcony and a view of the Caribbean. There are plenty of attractions, restaurants and stores within walking distance. And if you forgot ANYthing, there's a Mega store across the street.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels or soap provided.

    Right ok the seaside.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    7.0
    Good place to stay with small short comings.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    AC was not turned on prior arrival and it was very late at night once room had cooled totally down. Also no WiFi in room. Rooms are very dated. This is not a problem if you are aware of this.

    Good location. Quite clean. Nice atmosphere. If you like the vicinity of No Name Bar it's great and for me there was no disturbance. You can hear music day time but that's it.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    no coffee maker, no blankets (there was only a sheet and a thin comforter), water pressure in the shower wasn't good.

    Amazing view, fun pool, excellent location in the heart of town. GREAT AC.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Confortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    La comida

    La vista

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    All in all I would stay here again with a kitchen. The maid service needs attention but workable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 15 nights

    I wish the staff would have been a little more informative on rules and regulations upon check in. I was not aware of rules of eating or drinking by pool. However, staff was very nice in informing me. The cleaning team needed a little work on being thorough.

    Access to grocery store right across the street and shopping all around. There is not an all inclusive fee so you have the ability to order food from the bar at half price or walk to local restaurants. Most rooms do not have kitchens but they do have small refrigerators.Access to the ocean right outside my building or choice of going in the pool. Great place to catch some amazing sunsets.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too noisy by day, furniture same since the 90’s.

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    6.0
    You pay for what you get!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front desk staff not very helpful. At times it felt like an inconvenience for them to answer questions.

    Location is excellent. Fantastic dive centre. My husband was certified and thoroughly enjoyed Monstro, Miguel and Juan.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    As We’ve stayed at the Barracuda before, it’s worth the stay in Cozumel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wed line to have wash clothes. The shower head May need cleaning and/or replacement.

    The location superb. The beach area wonderful. The pool quite nice. The good / value fine as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous location, great value, but noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise. Pool party blasting music virtually all day, and the rooms are nowhere near soundproof. Bed was OK but not great.

    Location is fabulous, rooms overlooking the water. Pool with swim up bar on site. Tons of great restaurants nearby, as well as a grocery store with ATM's right across the street.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was upgraded. Nice swimming area in the sea, steps down from apartment and clean. Close to the pier and center. Nice shopping mall in the front. Nice ambience. Good layout of the space available.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    6.0
    The location is fantastic - near San Miguel and it has a beach and access to the sea. But be aware that the beach club i
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The all day noise from the beach club for cruise staff.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet slow

    Océano view and close to supermarket

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    8.0
    Good value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only two small pillows for my bed I asked for an extra one

    Staff was very nice The hotel has a great location with ocean view My balcony was perfect The facilities are old, so It's not luxurious, but it was clean. The price was good for the value.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front desk charged me more than the Booking amount at check-in. We had to catch the 7:00 ferry.. The front desk person locked the lobby and we could not leave the property... after 10 minutes he appeared and unlocked the doors...that was a little stressful

    The location was excellent. The waitress staff and maid staff was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    7.0
    Solid option for visiting Cozumel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Room doors and furniture is kind of old, noisy refrigerator and ac.

    Check in and out was quick. Location is great. View from the room was very nice.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    8.0
    Older hotel with excellent location. Great value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No safe in room, have to leave valuables and reception and pay $1 USD for storage. This is an older property, the windows don’t seal, so the AC must run most of the time. Our balcony door quit locking a day into our trip, door swelled from the humidity, which was not a major issue as we were on the 3rd floor, but would have been a real problem on a lower floor. No elevator.

    Great location, right on the water. Dock is great for jumping i to the ocean. Excellent bar/restaurant/beac club. Comfortable beds. Good AC. Great breakfast place/beach club, Jeanie’s, next door. Excellent value.

    Stayed in July 2023

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