We stayed with you during the period Feb 4 to Feb 18 and just wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. This was the first time for us at the Playa Azul which turned out to be exactly the type of hotel we were expecting. Our initial attraction to the Playa Azul was the small size and obvious attention to service and quiet relaxation. It proved to be all of this. The staff were attentive all of the time and once they found we understood and could speak a little Spanish seemed very pleased with our efforts – and made us speak even more !!. We met a lot of people who had been visiting the hotel for many years now – and what better a recommendation! We only had dinner in the restaurant a couple of times as we enjoy getting out to the variety of restaurants downtown. However, you must congratulate the chef for the meals in general but also specifically the incredible duck that I had – it was fabulous with a sauce to die for !! Obviously the ocean view with the sand dredge barge was not ideal but was an interesting operation and obviously one that is necessary to replace the damaged beaches on the island. We will do our very best to return again next year. Many thanks and best wishes. Keith and Audrey Marriott Winnipeg, Canada

karina,just wanted to thank you for taking such good care of my mother and myself while we were down there, unfortunately the vacation was cut short due to hurricane dean, but we had a great time. thank the other guys at the front desk for me if you could, hernan and roberto (i think), also your owner, i think his name was fernando ( he was also very polite and helpful), as for everyone else (jesus, juan, marcial) were great...please if you could my mother would like to get an email for kermit, the bartender, to thank him for being generous enough to invite us into his home for the hurricane (he's the best), i would appreciate it. sincerely, Brian Small

What an amazing place! We just got back from our stay at the Playa Azul and it was absolutely amazing. The staff is extremely attentive and you are greeted with a smile always. The breakfast was extraordinary and the drinks at the bar were second to none. This a lovely and quiet area with breathtaking views from nearly every room. We were extremely pleased with our stay here, which made our vacation seamless. Thanks again to everyone at the Playa Azul. We will definitely be returning on our next trip to Cozumel. Curtis Clifton and Natalie Narrow

Our second stay at your beautiful hotel (the week of July 14-21) was even better then the first time. We have only one regret, and that is, that our week went by way too quickly! We again would like to express our thanks and gratitude to your wonderful staff: to Karina at the front desk for being so accommodating and allowing us to stay in our favorite room again. We just love the view from room 208 and hope we will be fortunate enough to be able to stay there on our next visit as well! To the wonderful staff at breakfast--Carlos, Juan, Jose (and a few others whose names I can't remember). We were greeted so warmly every morning, and from just the second day Carlos knew our room number, Juan never let our coffee cups become empty, and Jose knew exactly how we liked our eggs cooked. What a great way to start the day! And the food was excellent as well. A thank you to your thoughtful maid service--the room was always spotless, we never lacked for clean towels, and the turn-down service, candies left on our pillows, and amazing towel art was very much appreciated. And a note of thanks also to the delightful gentleman who tended the beach bar in the afternoon. He took great care in making us the most delicious drinks and we very much enjoyed our conversations with him. And of course the charm, beauty and quietness of the hotel in addition to all these wonderful people make for a relaxing vacation. We are already thinking about our next vacation which most probably will not be until next summer. But the one thing we know for sure about our next vacation is that we will be to returning to the beautiful island of Cozumel and the wonderful Playa Azul Hotel! Until then we have our memories to sustain us and we thank you all for them! Nancy, Tom and Marissa Thornton

Dear Staff at Playa Azul, we just flew back from Playa Azul and want to say what a wonderul time we had. Thanks to Roberto,Carlos,Katrina,Julio,and all the others that offered their wonderful services. We will definintly be coming back!!

Dear Martha and Playa Azul Family, We’ve returned to the United States from your property yesterday and it was just WONDERFUL!!!! Everything was WONDERFUL. This is our 4th time to stay at Playa Azul and it has gotten better and better as the years have gone by. Thank you for the personal touch that Luis, Philippe, Carlos, and Thomas provided at the restaurant. And thank you for the cleanliness of your rooms. They were exceptional!!! It couldn’t have been better. We’re already ready to return! Thank you for a wonderful vacation.

My husband and I spent just 2 nights at your beautiful hotel earlier this week…wish we had more time! Everything was great…the room was very nice with great view, the breakfast was excellent with a great variety of food…service was great all around…everyone was so friendly and nice. We would definitely stay here again on our next trip to Cozumel. Thanks so much!!

Hola from Dallas! My husband and I just returned from a long weekend in Cozumel. I have been traveling there since 1990 but this was his first trip to the island and my 1st stay at Playa Azul. There was absolutely NOTHING to complain of. Our flight was delayed in Dallas for 10 hours and we arrived at the hotel at 1:00am. The night shift front desk guy (Horace) was SO NICE to help us with our bags and getting to our room. It was so nice to be greeted at such a late hour by a beautifully decorated room - and turn down service. Each day we had a different animal shaped towel on our bed and fresh flowers strewn about. The breakfast buffet is one of the finest on the island! The food is fresh. The cook is most accommodating to making pancakes and any style egg to order. My husband made fast friends with the outside bartenders. (Marta rocks!!!) They are attentive and never leave you thirsty! The homemade guacamole alone is worth the trip! Before our arrival, I had been in contact with Roberto via email. He will help you with any questions you may have!!! Upon checkout, Herman was very nice too! Be sure to use the on-site scuba shop. Bobbett will help you with whatever your needs are - scuba or snorkeling trips. I have stayed in many places in Cozumel but NONE beat Playa Azul! We will be returning in 8 weeks for our anniversary. We are counting the days until our return...

What a great place and a great staff - one week was not long enough - didn't want to leave!!!!!! Thanks to Felipe & Kermit - the greatest bartenders in Conzumel. Will definitely be back next year!!

Just wanted to thank you - the room was great! king size bed and refigerator included. We had a great time in Cozumel. Played 6 rounds of golf, shopped, ate, drank......:) By the way, the breakfast was awesome - we really enjoyed the buffet. We ate dinner in your restaurant several times - the food was very good. I would like to mention that your hotel and staff, as always, are fabulous and always friendly and helpful. A special mention to the housekeeping staff who cleaned our room. Unknown to me, my visa card, phone card and health card somehow fell out of our travel bag either onto the floor or the bed. When we returned to our room after golf, the cards were neatly placed on the bedside table. A special thanks to a most honest employee! Don & I have decided that when we return to Cozumel, we will always stay at the Playa Azul. We will be back but probably not until 2008. Thanks again, take care. Nancy & Don.

Hello to all at Playa Azul!!!! We returned home last night after 7 glorious and beautiful days at Playa Azul! This was our third visit at Playa Azul, and it was a perfect vacation! We so love Cozumel, and Playa Azul is the perfect place to experience all that the island offers! Although we have been to Cozumel seven times, our stay at Playa Azul is the most memorable!!! We travel with our 5 year old and the staff is so accommodating and wonderful. Thank you Kermit for the delicious drinks and thanks to Luis, Carlos, and all the restaurant staff for making all of our meals so memorable!!!!! Our compliments to the incredible artistry and thoroughness of the Playa Azul housekeeping staff, for the incredible cleanliness of the rooms, not to mention the beautiful artistry of the animal and flower artwork, accomplished with towels and flowers, for our enjoyment!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We Loved It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We can't wait to return to our home away from home, PLAYA AZUL!!! See you next year!!!!!!!!!!!! Adios, The Borzeka's P.S. The breakfast buffet and coffee are the BEST!!!!

Wanted to thank you guys for a great week at your hotel. All my family and friends had a GREAT time at your hotel- hope we weren't TOO loud! the wedding, food, service, etc. were all great. I know everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you for everything that you did for us, making my birthday and wedding so special. Carol and Dave Everett

My wife and I stayed at Playa Azul from Jan. 27 thru Feb. 3/ 2007. We could not have imagined a more perfect stay in paradise! The staff were all wonderful. Front desk, restaurant, outside bar and maid service were all of the highest quality. We took great delight in the animals made from towels and flowers on our bed each day, and the turn down service with chocolate kisses was a nice touch. Kermit and Phillipe made wonderful virgin Pina Coladas and Bahama Mama's for us. Carole, my wife, took a day excursion to snorkel with Pro Dive and was treated very well by the Pro Dive staff. I very much enjoyed the Cozumel Golf Club and managed to play four times during our stay. Carole had a manicure and I had a massage at the Spa and both were great! Thank you Playa Azul for providing the setting for a perfect holiday. David and Carole Dobinson. Victoria, B.C. Canada.

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay at your hotel. The staff was wonderful (especially Carlos Grande in the restaurant) We enjoyed ourselves immensely and will return in the future. We stayed for ten days in January and the weather, snorkeling and beach activities were great. See you soon. Jay, Lori, Abby and Claire Blake Mora Minneosta Community Development Director City of Princeton

My husband and I stayed here on our honeymoon for 3 nights beginning on June 25, 2006. It was a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and our room was kept clean daily. Excellent snorkeling, and clear waters. If you have a chance to visit the Lobster house across the street do so!!! Excellent service, and the owner goes out of his way to make you leave satisfied. Wonderful food!! The Playa Azul's breakfast buffet is very delicious and satisfying. A+!!! Thank you for your wonderful help and a great experience!!! Monica and Victor Arellano

I was lucky enough to be the first one married under the new structure on Playa Azul's Beach front on December 4th! The hotels well-trained, dedicated staff makes you feel as though your on a cruise ship. I did have some reservations about the hotel before my arrival: Does it look as good as their website? Is their food good? Is their beach pretty? All my fears disappeared the moment I stepped in the lobby. The hotel and the beach property are better looking in person, the grounds are spectacular and the food is great. The wedding planner, Stephanie, the hotel staff and chef Miguel made our wedding, reception and stay a dream come true! All our guests said wonderful things about the hotel and wedding and want to return! Thanks Playa Azul for a dream come true! - Beth Mohlman-Hall

Hola! We just spent 8 glorious days out of Kansas and in the Garden House of Playa Azul and loved every minute. Part of our group had previously stayed at Playa Azul so we were all eager to experience it ourselves. Wonderfully small and feels as if it is in its own oasis. Snorkeling is great along a rare beach setting. As much as we like to tour around, we spent a great majority of this time parked on the hotel grounds. With El Nino blowing in, we were glad we had a house to be in one rainy day. The staff, as usual, were great. With several trips to the Carribean under our belt, this is our only repeat spot---worth it each and every time. Adios until next time! Steven, Shannon, Brad, Barb, Darren & Marc Lawrence, Kansas corbmurf@sunflower.com

My sister and I just returned from 5 wonderful relaxing days at Playa Azul - loved the small boutique size of the hotel and the great staff. It was so nice to stay at a hotel where they knew us by name instead of being just a guest in a big hotel. Our 3rd floor corner suite was ideal and was kept spotlessly clean. The towel animals were a fun touch. The breakfast buffet was great and the food overall was great especially the guacamole and the lime soup we seemed to eat every day for lunch. We did take a cab to town ($5) so that we could eat at some of our favorite places including Guidos, Pancho's Backyard and Plaza Leza but it was always so nice to return to the quiet relaxing atmosphere at Playa Azul. We definitely plan to return to Playa Azul in the near future. Lucy and Sally

Subject: We loved our stay at your hotel My wife and I stayed at “Playa Azul” from November 26 thru December 3 2006. We found the hotel to be very well kept up, clean, quiet, and relaxing. The owners have done a wonderful job of putting the property back together after Hurricane Wilma. The rooms are spacious with new furnishings and fixtures. The bed was a little on the hard side but really no different from other beds we’ve slept on in Mexico. The front desk staff was very helpful, the housekeeping staff was very good and there was always somebody cleaning or sweeping the floor in the hallways and lobby. We didn’t use the pool but it was always clean with very little sand in it, it is right next to the beach. The beach is small but there are plenty of palapas around if you need to get a break from the sun. We saw a picture of the beach before the hurricane and it was much bigger at that time. Hurricane Wilma was very devastating to the island as is evident from all the closed, destroyed and abandoned hotels that are left standing along the northern shore line. The storm reshaped the coastline and the beaches but the owners of Playa Azul did a good job of reclaiming as much of their beach as they could. The breakfast buffet was nice touch and very good with selections of traditional Mexican and American style foods, fresh fruit and fresh squeezed orange juice. We ate at the restaurants for lunch and dinner a few times and really enjoyed our meals. They claim to have two restaurants but I would call it more like two dining rooms, one indoors and the other outside on a large covered patio. The menu was the same for lunch and dinner although one evening they did have an expanded dinner menu. We really enjoyed the lime soup and fish dishes, grilled grouper one night and red snapper another. The fajitas, fish tacos and guacamole were wonderful. If you like to snorkel there are some fish to be seen north of the hotel. There is an easy entry point up past the beach club in front of the old closed down hotel. We saw French Grunts, Barracuda, Butterfly Fish, French Angel, Blue Tangs, Sargent Majors etc . We really enjoyed our stay at Playa Azul and if we ever return to Cozumel we will definitely stay there again.

joy_cga@cogeco.ca December 01, 2006 9:50 PM Re: Hello - Looking forward to our stay We just returned from our trip to Cozumel & Mayan Riviera. Please accept our compliments to all of your staff. We really enjoyed staying at your hotel. Karina was wonderful, always helpful. Kermit (your bartender) makes the absolute best Banana Daquari's and Marguarita's in the area. Your other bartender (we still do not know his name) chatted to us about great dive sites in Cozumel. Also, all of your staff at breakfast were really kind and provided great service. We waited 2 years to stay at your hotel and were not disappointed even though the north winds were in full swing. Please forward our thank you to your staff for an excellent vacation. Muchos Gracias to all! Hope to see you next year. Joy & Todd (Canada)

Date : Sun, 22 Oct 2006 23:33:53 -0700 (PDT) Subject : my stay at playa-azul Hola, I have only stayed at this hotel once. Prior to that I had always stayed on the island at the Presidente. However, in May of 2005 I thought I would give the Azul a try --- wanted to stay in a smaller place and I had heard a lot of good things about this hotel. I was not disappointed at all in my stay. I found everyone to be very friendly and the service was good. I liked it so much that I plan to return there sometime in the late winter / early spring of 2007. If you want personal service, beautiful surroundings and to have the feeling of "a home away from home", this is the place to say. I will see you in 2007. Sincerely, Celia

I've added your site to my bookmarks, nice site, Tks

The family vacation we had in Cozumel was wonderful, thanks to the great hospitality provided by you and your staff. The hotel, with its beautiful views proved to be as comfortable as it was gorgeous - muchisimas gracias Marta y Fernando.

We stayed 5nights at Playa Azul, we had a very relaxing nice time. The staff was very friendly & attentive. Definetly get a scooter & cruise the East side of the island, Coconuts, Chen Rio beach, Bob Marley's bar are a treat. Great restaurants- Primo, Pepe's Grill & we had a nice dinner at Playa Azul. Definetly take the ferry to see Playa del Carmen, thats a beautiful area. Playa Azul is in a great location but if you are looking for alot of action, stay at one of the all inclusives, Playa Azul was quiet & just right.

I visited your hotel when I was seven w/ my family and although I haven't been able to come back yet I will never forget it! Obviously, I still visit your web page! xoxo-rh

We came toplaya-azul with some concerns about the hotel but, as soon as we arrived ,any concerns we had were quickly quashed. We had a wonderful stay and cannot say enough about the service and friendly staff.They acted as we were long lost friends and could not have done more for us to make our stay any more enjoyable.We were catered to as an" all inclusive' " could not possibly do. wWe will return!! Michael and Paulette Hydak Anchorage,Aklaska

Hi Everyone! We're coming back November 22, 2006 and staying for 11 days! Can't wait to see everyone. This will be our 6th time at your hotel, but our 9th in Cozumel. Hi to Carlos, Kermit, Fernando, Pepe and all our friends. See you soon!

i love azul. i belong here.

We stayed at Playa Azul from June 10th to June 17th. We got married at a beach club on the southern end of the island but the majority of our guests stayed at Playa Azul. The ones that didn't and chose an all inclusive wish they would have stayed at Playa Azul. The staff at Playa Azul was extremely friendly and courteous throughout our planning process all the way through to our last guest's departure. They made sure all of our needs were met. Christian, the food and beverage manager was very helpful in planning our rehearsal dinner. Everything at the hotel was perfect. All of the rooms had stunning ocean views and the food at the hotel was very good. We stayed in the master suite (top floor) and it was fabulous but all of rooms had excellents ocean views. The only regret that we had is that we didn't stay longer. We definitely will come back to celebrate our anniversary in the years to come.

Hello! I wish to thank authors for this site, it was pleasant to me! I hope that the project will develop only. With the best regards, Samanta.

We have a wedding planned for March 2nd, 2007. We are very excited and in the process of making our reservations. We have stayed on the island before, but on the other side of town! If you have any recommendations for us it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks~ The countdown is on!

Thank you for a wonderful week at your beautiful hotel. We loved everything about the Playa Azul. It is truly the gem of the island! You are the most gracious and attentive hosts and your staff is outstanding! We look forward to returning year after year after year....Gracias.

My first visit to your wonderful hotel was the week of Fernado's 50th, I returned a few years later with my husband for our 20th anniversary and I will be there again on Nov 18, 2006 to celebrate my 2 sister's and my 50th birthdays. I look forward to seeing the new hotel as previous visits were at your old hotel. I have sent several freinds over the years and and they too have been extremely happy. In truth I only tell my best friends as your place is a special place for special people and occasions and I have had trouble booking space there in previous years, so I am looking forward to this visit.

Dear Martha and Fernando, I am requesting a Handicapped room for my Client ,Walter Montoya. He will be arriving at your hotel on 01Feb2007.He is in a wheelchair and will be celebrating his 60th birthday.He has is reservation booked thru Continental Airlines Vacations.His Reservation # is 1345HB070.Please respond as soon as possible.Thank you. Frances/Donato World Travel.email:go 2islands @hotmail.com

I just booked a trip to Cozumel for August 12th with my daughter. I chose Playa Azul on the recommendation of a friend. I only hope the weather will cooperate. I look forward to staying at Playa Azul as I hear it is wonderful

We just returned from 10 days in Cozumel, our first visit there, all spent at Playa Azul. We can't say enough good about your wonderful hotel. It is small, beautiful, the staff extremely friendly, the food great, and the beach gorgeous. We snorkeled every day, and while the reefs were not as colorful as they probably were pre-hurricane, we saw many fish. The star attraction, though, was the multi-hued blue Cariibean, which took your breath away on a daily basis. Our teen daughter grew a little restless without a lot of her own kind around, but my husband and I would definitely return for a quiet couples retreat. Thank you for a wonderful vacation--the memories and afterglow continue to bring many smiles to our family.

We visited Cozumel June 15-19 for a wedding. Guests were spread across the island, and Playa Azul was nicest by far. Our room had a beautiful view of the sea. We loved the beach and the special Playa Azul margaritas are amazing. Thanks for making our 1st visit to Coz amazing. We will be back.

This was my third visit to Playa Azul. As always consistently great service. I have visited Cozumel over a dozen times Playa Azul is the best value available when measuring all factors, (Food, location, cleanliness, service, etc.). If you play golf (and I do) the deal you get with the Cozumel Golf Club makes the stay at the hotel a FANTASTIC bargain. Enjoy yourselves, just don't tell too many people about this gem!

We came to Cozumel and the Hotel Playa Azul in 1972 on our honeymoon. We are returning in June 2006 for our 34th anniversary. We have returned almost yearly during these years. The people of Cozumel have been very friendly and helpful. The personnel and staff at Hotel have been absolutly superb. The amenities have been great along with the nicest beach on the island. It is a great place to relax and rest! We believe that this record of our visitations will attest to our feelings about the people of Cozumel and the Hotel Playa Azul. Thank you for our many years of pleasure!

I came to Playa Azul with three of our children (ages 16, 12 and 11) for 8 glorious days of sun and fun. As a woman traveling alone with kids, this was an extremely safe and pretty place to stay. We enjoyed the quiet and, after viewing other nearby hotels, knew we'd chosen the right spot... we did not miss the constant loud music and partying that was going on day and night just a few minutes away! This is a great family hotel, and a wonderful place for couples, too. The service was impecable. Every room is beautiful and has pool/ocean views. The food choices were healthy and delicious, always fresh with attention to artful detail. Mostly, we all truly enjoyed the community of new friends we met, couples, parents and kids, alike. There was plenty to do at Playa Azul... and plenty of just hanging out in the gorgeous, comfy environment. Every detail is attended to by the friendly and efficient staff. The hurricane may have changed things a bit for a little while, it has not dimmed the smiles of our new Mexican friends at Playa Azul. The beach was just fine, water clear and, honestly, every day we saw great improvements happening all around the island. Playa Azul is in GREAT shape! Gorgeous and very well maintained. Spotlessly clean. We had a wonderful time... and look forward to seeing the new spa on our next visit. We'll be back soon, and many times after that! Thanks for everything!!

Thank you for an amazing vacation. We love Cozumel. We've been visiting the island for about 10 years, but this is our first time at Playa Azul. It was the best. Even though your island was devastated, all the locals were still the most helpful in all of Mexico. Keep your spirits soaring and we'll keep coming back. Until next time...

We came to Playa Azul for our 30th wedding anniversary in 1996! Before all the renovations. It was a great place then and it still looks wonderful. We hope to come again for our 40th anniversary this summer. We will try the golf course this time, and snorkel, and of course the Lobster House across the street!

My family and I stayed in Feb., 2006 and had a good time in spite of all the work still going on around the island. The resort is beautiful and they're daily improving it. Our accommodations were excellent, the food and service very good. The buffet in the morning was wonderful. Thanks. Still lots of damage to the rest of the island. Chankanaub very sad yet.

We really can't get enough of Cozumel and Playa Azul. Our first trip was in November 2004 followed by an April 2005 visit. We are scheduled to arrive for our 3rd visit in April 2006 and I'm sure there are many more to follow. I can't say enough about the service or the golf course - we have 6 tee times scheduled. Everyone should visit Playa Azul.

i got married there march 03,2003.Everything was wonderful

We had a wonderful stay at the Playa Azul in January of 2006. It was our first stay at your hotel and we loved it. We will be back. I posted a Trip report with pictures at the www.CozumelMyCozumel.com web site. Larry and Pam

WE LOVE PLAYA AZUL!!! My husband, daughter and I are returning to Playa Azul in April. We made our first visit to Playa Azul last April, and we can't say enough about how much we love it. The staff is wonderful and the hotel is absolutely beautiful! We really enjoy the more intimate, private setting, that a smaller resort offers and Playa Azul doesn't disappoint! Everyone is warm and accomodating. We can't wait to get there again! See you in April! P.S. the hotel looks likes it's doing very well following the hurricane. I was extremely greatful to see that Cosumel is recovering from their ordeal!

My boyfriend and I are coming in May. Neither of us are golfers, but we love the look of your hotel (and have heard nothing but good things)! Is there any way that we can get other services/amenitites in place of the free golf services? Perhaps free drinks instead of the inclusive golf? If you could email be back and let me know if anything can be done, it would be greatly appreciated. Can't hurt to try, right? :)

Angie, Go to http://www.antonioscozumel.com/ and click on the Wilma Album, go to picture 991, a lot of great pictures of the Playa Azul, it looks wonderful!

I am wondering about the condition of the beach after the hurrican. How much have you been able to restore? Any recent photos to share of the beach area? I am planning a surprise visit to Cozumel for my husbands 40th birthday and am planning to bring about 5 other couples and I don't want my guests or my husband to be disappointed in the beach at your hotel. PLease help by replying honestly.

We've been coming to Cozumel for the last 10 years and have stayed at 5 different hotels..The last 2 times have been at Playa Azul. No other property has been as nice or treated us better. The rooms, the staff, the amenities and especially the beach have been equal to any Five Star hotel anywhere. Unfortunately, our last visit was cut short by visitor named Wilma and we had to leave early. According to all the reports on the Internet, things are almost back to normal on the island, so we're now making arrangements to return in April for our 45th Anniversary. Looking forward to coming back and enjoying your fine hotel.

We've been coming to Cozumel for the last 10 years and have stayed at 5 different hotels..The last 2 times have been at Playa Azul. No other property has been as nice or treated us better. The rooms, the staff, the amenities and especially the beach have been equal to any Five Star hotel anywhere. Unfortunately, our last visit was cut short by visitor named Wilma and we had to leave early. According to all the reports on the Internet, things are almost back to normal on the island, so we're now making arrangements to return in April for our 45th Anniversary. Looking forward to coming back and enjoying your fine hotel.

i loved my stay at playa Azul sorry about the huricane hope you get the place alll fixed up well i'lll be coming in feb. welll Feb.7th 2006 hope to see you when i come down to stay i'll be down there in february seee you later P.S i love your hotel it is really great Sincerly -Kelsey

We just returned from another FANTASTIC !!!!vacation at Playa Azul. My wife and I were there last January (pre hurricane) and then again this January for a wonderful wedding and reception (ie post hurricane). Fernando, Martha and all their staff have done a spectacular job in rebuilding Playa-Azul after the storm. Aside from the odd construction worker touching up some areas you would have never known they had experienced a disaster of that magnitude. Many thanks from Linda and myself to Fernando, Martha, the front desk staff (sorry can't remember names), the maids (again no names :-), the restaurant staff (Carlos(captain), Jesus, Juan, Carlos(yes there is 2 of them) and others), the pallapa(sp? - aka the beach bar) staff (Kermit, Felipe and others), you made our stay an enjoyable pleasure and we plan on returning in the years ahead. Also this note would not be complete without a comment on the wonderul golf course that the hotel is associated with. It too was in GREAT!! shape.....still very receptive to my golf balls (ie I lost a few and the crocodiles would not give them back :-). Benny(the golf course manager) and his staff at the Cozumel Country Club treated us VERY well. Thanks to all of you who made this a very enjoyable time in Cozumel.

We stayed at the hotel last summer and loved it! I am curious about the beach and whether or not there is any beach left at all. Has anyone been there since the storm and if so can you let me know about the beach. Thanks

Hello! I have been doing alot of research vacations. I am getting married in May'06 and we have decided 99% that we are going to the Playa Azul. I am looking to hear from some people that have been here about if we are making the right choice or not . I was told by a travel agent that a 3 star hotel is like a 1 star hotel in the US. But by the pictures this is that place I want to go ! I have never been to the ocean before, and I want it to be beautiful beyond what I have imagined. And also a concern about the beach being washed away. Does anyone know if it will be there in May? I want to see white sand and blue waters and let my husband go play golf (how is the golf course?) while I lay on the beach and relax!! If you would please e-mail me and let me know any information that would definetely make me book our flight!! Thank you! I hope it is as beautiful as it looks!

Me and my wife stayed their before Wilma hit. I was wondering if you were going to post some new pictures of the hotel and grounds look like after the reconstruction. We are looking forward to coming back in may 07!!

i just finished reading all of the testimonials from folks that have stayed with you . this is our first trip ever out of the states and i'm excited to be staying with you at playa azul. we will be there end of february for a week. coming with our son/daughter-in law and granddaughter... we will be golfing and lounging and we are soooooooo excited to see you folks and your facility... see you soon ...cheryl and tony

Gracias !!! We did not want to leave. YOU were very gracious to us in every way. We plan on returning again next year. To all our new friends at Playa thank you! It was a trip that I will always remember with laughter and sun and great drinks on the beach.Please remember us as we will you If anyone wants to email us please do. We will not say adios but Hasta que encontremos otra vez Monique and Nancy

Martha, Fernando, and staff at the Alaya Azul. Just a quick note to thank everyone for the wonderful stay we had at the Playa Azul. I realize that it took the efforts of many dedicate people to get the Hotel open when you did after Wilma, also the ongoing work was being performed in a very non-intrusive manner not interfering with our stay. The staff was, as always very helpful. Good luck and see you next year. Thanks to all! President United Building Centers

TO OUR GUESTS, ALL FRIENDS, AND TO THOSE WHO WOULD BE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. After being hardly struck by Hurricane Wilma, it is with great pleasure that we are informing all of our friends, the Playa Azul community, of our next reopening on January the 1st. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who, with your thoughts and prayers, helped us both during the time of the hurricane, and mostly, during the very long time that our recovery has taken. Your letters of support have been greatly appreciated by all of us. Playa Azul suffered a lot of damage, as could be expected after being hit by the most powerful hurricane ever recorded. Fortunately, and except for the breakage of the pier, we suffered no structural damage. Almost all windows and window frames were lost though, as all rocksheet roofing, all the palapas, almost all furniture. The garden was lost and also the beach. The Playa Azul Beach Club was declared total loss for all purposes. Nevertheless everything has been or is being restored. New windows and roofs have been installed; new mattresses, bed sheets and bedspreads have been bought; new curtains adorn the rooms; recently painted doors with new doorknobs are framed on newly painted buildings; a new telephone system with voice mail is on its way and fiber optics are being installed; the pool is completely restored, painted and new tiles have been added; the beach bar is back in business; new palapas and beach chairs are already in place. The terrace has been enlarged and can now seat a hundred guests; the indoor dining room is being upgraded and should be fully operational in a couple of more weeks. A brand new palapa is being built next door at the beach club and new furniture should come in shortly. Our only sorrow is the loss of our beautiful beach. All sand was eroded and nothing but rocks and limestone were left uncovered. We have brought some sand back and will be adding more in the next couple of weeks, but unfortunately it is going to take still some time to bring it back to what it was before Wilma. But most importantly, all in our staff are safe and ready and willing to welcome all of you. We have been working day and night for that purpose, for we may have been pounded once and again, but neither our bodies nor our spirits were ever brought down. Happy New Year, Martha and Fernando

Thank you for the most recent update. We have been anxiously awaiting your progress reports and are glad you and your staff are safe. We are looking forward to our March stay and are eager to enjoy your refurbished facilities. See you soon.

We visited Playa Azul last March and LOVED our stay there so much!!! The staff was very friendly and accomodating, food and drinks were wonderful, very very clean, beach was picture perfect. We look forward to taking another trip to Playa Azul again!!! Thanks so much!! Darin & Angela

Martha and Fernando, You have a terrific hotel. We have been coming there once or twice a year for almost ten years. We have never been disappointed. We have brought many friends there from the US and all have enjoyed the beach, the hotel and the cuisine. The entire hotel staff is always responsive, courteous and friendly. Thanks for working to maintain such a long-term committment to excellence. We will be bringing more friends with us in January and look forward to a great time there. Larry D. Ellis - Denver CO USA

My boyfriend and I were wondering how you were doing since WIlma so we came to your site. Just know that your most satisfied customers are thinking about you and can't wait till you open your doors again!!

Several years ago I enjoyed a stay at Playa Azul enormously and sincerely hope that all the staff are safe and well after the hurricane and that the hotel has not been damaged. All Best Wishes!

Please post something on your website letting us know how you and you staff are doing? We all pray that you are doing ok. God Bless. Lisa

We love staying here and will be back in May 2006. Is there an all inclusive program you offer to? There will be about 6 of us coming. Where's ELI?

Hotel was nice, food was good, staff was helpful, beach was small but nice, water was perfect. We've been to many resorts, but this was the first time that people other than guests could use facilities like pool and chairs. They invited family or friends and cruise ship people, sometimes so many that i was unable to have a chair or use the pool. Did complain but they did not say much.(and this was off season so it should not have been crowded)

WOW! What a great hotel!! Wonderful staff from top to bottom! Great private beach area! Totally looking forward to returning. Very peaceful, quiet and relaxing! Thank you!

Oh My God! We Love this hotel. We relaxing,clean,great staff. We are so much looking forward to returning in Dec. I totally recomend staying at this hotel. Also make sure you stop across the street at the lobster house! The lobster is so wonderful that we went the next day! We want to thank anyone at the hotel for the wonderful time for our honeymoon!!!!!! See you soon. Lisa & Scott

Beautiful hotel well located. Great staff. I recommend it to all my friends.

Wow, my family and I just returned home from our fabulous vacation in Cozumel. The Playa Azul is an awesome hotel. The room was great, especially the view!! I can't wait to show my family the pictures. We traveled with our 7-year-old twin daughters and they loved everything about the place. It is beautifully decorated, the air-conditioning works great, almost too good, and the breakfasts were wonderful. We ate there every morning and always had something different. I sure hope we can come visit again soon.

que tal, nice hotel

Can't wait to lie in the sun all weekend long. looking forward to visiting your hotel.

My husband and I spent our honeymoon there in Nov. it was absolutly fantastic. We loved the beach, the GREAT service, especially in the restraunt, and of course the best margaritas we've ever had. We loved the how peaceful it was all week. We can't wait to come back.

Our stay at Playa Azul was wonderful. We will be back!! Cindy www.boggycreekcrafts.com

We just returned and I have to say that this hotel is the most relaxing place to stay! We so enjoyed the awesome food and exceptional service (and the margaritas weren't too bad either!). Thank you for making our vacation perfect!

We have returned from our June 2-8 stay at the Playa Azul. It is sheer bliss at the Playa Azul. The rooms are wonderful, tv works, bottled water in the room daily, full brekafast with changing menu was great. Palapas nicely spaced, no noise, nice employees, beautiful sandy beach. Perfect for anyone who does NOT want the hype of the larger hotels with the Spring break crowd. Quiet, convenient. We had room 203 which was fine -- next time would try for 4th floor 407 or 408 would be tops. Can't say enough. good things.

MY FRIENDS AND I JUST WANTED TO THANK THE ENTIRE STAFF FOR ANOTHER EXCELLENT VACATION, WE HAVE BEEN COMMING DOWN FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS .THE ACCOMODATIONS ARE FIRST RATE. I PERSONALLY HAD SUCH A LOVELY TIME, THAT I HAVE MADE RESERVATIONS FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST FOR MY WIFE AND I, OUR TRIP IN MAY WAS WITH THE GUYS, TO FISH AND GOLF. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU AGAIN TONY RAIMONDO

We stayed for 7 great days over Easter 2005. Everything was great. The people were very friendly. We are already planning for next year. We'll be back...

Thank you for a fantastic holiday. Definitely one of our best vacations so far. We are already making plans to come back and bring family and friends along too! The hotel is lovely, beach and pool perfect, staff wonderful, food excellent. The kids had the greatest time and it was a perfect location for our family. Have been recommending you to everyone I've spoken to in Houston since we got back. Met some other fun families too which made our time there even more special. Thanks again so much.

We had an awesome vacation at your beach resort. The service, hospitality, food and drinks were fantastic! We hope to learn more Spanish before our next trip back! We took so many nice pictures and have them on our computer as screensavers, we miss Mexico already! We will happily recommend you as a place to stay to anyone looking for quiet, serene and well kept place to stay. The atmosphere was pleasant! It is fun to share our pictures with all our friends and family, although Senior Frogs got a little crazy, so we needed to be selective with some! Being back in Minnesota, it is even neat to watch your weather on the weather channel, as our thoughts are always in Mexico too...... We were blessed to be able to find you on the internet! Thank you for everything!

Not only am I tan, but also EXTREMELY happy and relaxed. My son is already asking if we can go on vacation again. The hotel was wonderful, the staff nice, and the other guests were a pleasure to share our time with. Thank you to Marta and Fernando!

Well we are back in Houston after enjoying a week at Playa Azul. I'm ready to go back! Thank you to everybody at the hotel, especially Carlos and Juan in the restaurant! It was our 3rd trip to the hotel and definitely not our last. See you soon! Ken, Sylvia, Melissa and Dal

Nice website, i love the pictures.

Well ,we're back safe and sound in the cold and snow of Minnesota.  Just want again to thank you and all the good people of Playa Azul for a  most enjoyable stay in your hotel.  We found the people there  most extraordinary. Starting with Roberto at the front desk.  Fillipe and Kermit at the outside bar during the day.  Juan, Carlos and Luis our breakfast servers. Jesus and Thomas our dinner servers.  Filomena our room attendent.  All were just marvelous and I know there are others but I didn't get all their names. There was a Roberto who worked cleaning the hallways who gave me Spanish lessons almost everyday.  I hope I can retain some of what he taught me. As I mentioned to you in the lobby that day or two before we left, we will be back, but maybe not next year.  We have some good friends that are after us to go to Hawaii next year.  I'm sure we will return to Cozumel and Playa Azul in 2007 and I will start bothering you about getting us into our favorite room #409 sometime in late 2006. Stay well and be of good cheer.  Robert and Marion Lovell

Please Martha and Fernando, this will be our fourth time at your lovely hotel--could we please have a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor? 3rd floor would be awesome!!!!!! We would love to catch those brisas!!! Can't wait to see you all! It is so cold here in Minnesota. We will be there March 3-13, 2005 XOXOXO Mark & Sue Klapmeier Andover, Minnesota USA mklap@comcast.net

Buenos Noches! OH Playa Azul!! How we miss you!! Matt and I just left you yesterday morning following a 6 nite stay. This was our first time on a romantic getaway, and we chose your hotel based on a "good feeling" that we had about it. We could not have been happier with our choice! Everyone was very professional and kind. Our room and all the grounds were maintained perfectly. It was quiet and peaceful, and i had a wonderful sleep EVERY SINGLE NITE. We had an oceanview room, and could listen to the ocean as we fell asleep. We loved coming home from our excursions to find a note on the bed inviting us to the next nights buffet. We looked forward to the breakfast buffet with all the guys serving it up with a smile and a brief spanish lesson. You all made our trip soooo special; we will NEVER book a trip anywhere else in Cozumel. Can't wait to see you again, Daniela & Matt

Hi from Green Bay! Received 6+ inches of snow overnight and winds are blowing 20-30 miles per hour. Brrr! My family and I will be arriving on the January 28th for a wonderful week at you lovely hotel. We are counting the days! See you soon.

Can't wait to get back to Cozumel this will be our 10th time to the island and the last four trips we have stayed at the beautiful Playa Azul ... won't stay anywhere else see you again in March : )

Looks like a wonderful place. My husband and I are just starting to look for a nice place to stay for a week next year. He LOVES golf. Looks like your place will be high on our list of possibilities!!!

Good afternoon: My family and I will be visiting your hotel in just two short weeks. We have read many great things about you and have been all over your web-site. We are all looking forward to spending a week with you in sunny (and warm) Cozumel. The daytime "high" temperatures here for the next two days are not even supposed to get above zero. See you soon.

Martha & Fernando - Libby and I just booked our 3rd stay at Playa Azul. See you in March!

Martha: I really enjoyed our golf game with you and Kristy. Thanks for the information on your resort. I hope you will be able to visit our resort in Missouri. www.dogwoodhillsresort.com Make sure you call me and I will make special arrangements for you. 480-213-5190

We just returned home after 2 weeks at your wonderful hotel. This was our second visit. Everything was perfect once again. We will be back soon.

We were in cozumel over christmas and were recomended to go to your beach. We had and exellent time. Everthing was clean and the water was so chrystal clear! We are definatly coming back. Muchos gracias!

Excelentes vacaciones, un lugar tranquilo y el servicio de primera.

We were at Playa Azul in Jan/Feb 2001 when we got married, and after that we've dreamed that we could come back again... your hotel is a paradise! Next time (it will be soon, I hope...) we'll have our son (he's three years of age now) with us, so he will see the most beautiful place on earth, too!

Looking forward to a visit in Feb 2005.

We will be seeing you again in Feb, for our third straight year. We really appreciate a smaller hotel, the beach is great, everything's spotless and Cozumel is paradise. See you soon.

We spend our 20th Anniversary at Playa Azul in February 2004! Had a great time! Still have wonderful memories! Even though our wedding was in March we came in February to miss spring break! It was a very nice quiet time! We'll be back!

We love this hotel! It is our favorite place in Cozumel. The swimming is wonderful, the rooms ar