Occidental Cozumel

The Resort & Setting

Occidental Cozumel sits directly on the beach along the Carr. Costera Sur on the southwest coast of Cozumel, a short drive from San Miguel, the island's main town. It's an all-inclusive property with six on-site restaurants, a spa, and a range of outdoor activities on offer for guests — the kind of setup suited to owners who want a straightforward, resort-based week without having to plan every meal or excursion themselves. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across more than 7,000 reviews, describing it as a chic, well-run beach resort. The resort is RCI-affiliated, so owners here can also look at exchanging their week for a stay elsewhere in the RCI network.

The Area & Things to Do

Cozumel is a renowned diving island, and that's really the heart of its appeal. Palancar Reef, around 8 km from the resort, is one of the best-known dive and snorkel sites in the Caribbean, with its coral formations and rock walls. Closer still is Chankanáab National Park (about 9 km), which combines a cenote, snorkelling, and botanical gardens in one spot — a good half-day out for families. For something less water-based, Cozumel Town Plaza (around 5 km away) is the place for local shops, restaurants and galleries, and gives a feel for everyday island life beyond the resort strip. History buffs can head inland to the San Gervasio Maya ruins (roughly 25 km), one of the island's few surviving pre-Columbian sites, while Punta Sur Eco Beach Park at the southern tip (about 30 km) offers a lighthouse, lagoon wildlife, and quieter beaches for a full day trip.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Occidental Cozumel is marketed through Barceló rather than as an independent timeshare brand, and our records confirm RCI as the exchange network for owners here — so any RCI exchange credits should transfer with the week, subject to RCI's own rules. Beyond that, we don't have published figures from the resort for a transfer or resale fee, so if you're buying, always ask the current owner (or Occidental Cozumel's owners' association/management) directly for the transfer fee and the current annual maintenance fee before agreeing a price — these details vary and should be confirmed in writing as part of the sale.

On BidMyTimeshare.com, selling or renting works as a direct, owner-to-owner listing: you set your own asking price, write up your week's details (season, unit size, points or fixed week), and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. We don't take a commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers. This keeps more of the proceeds in your pocket compared with going through a traditional resale broker.

For renters specifically, clarity on what's included matters most at a resort like this: confirm whether the all-inclusive plan is part of the rental, the exact dates and unit occupancy, and reassurance that the booking is linked to a genuine ownership confirmation at the resort.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Cozumel's airport has good connections for both US and international travellers, with transport available from the airport to resort areas along the coast. If you're listing a rental, make it easy for guests by specifying transfer arrangements and any diving or excursion add-ons separately from the room rate, since many visitors come specifically for the reef diving nearby.