We have just got back from this beautiful island
3 mins walk away from the ferry (3 blocks) Flamingo is a very affordable, centrally located, clean and comfortable hotel.
'OK' , it' got no pool, however, with a unshaded beach 10 mins walk away and for the more adventurous, a scooter will take you (out of town/coast road) to many miles of beautiful white sandy beaches and the cost of a beer and a meal,access to tourist beach catering for all kinds of water sports. Tom (manager) and all his staff were extremely friendly and very helpful and Xantal, well,she was just amazing. The hotel also has a well stocked bar and will also cook you a meal in the evenings. They were always available and willing to give advise and helpful suggestions . Certainly, there suggestion that I should dive with Sergio was 'first rate' leaving Cozumel with some awesome memories which I will write up on the BASW website with more trip details of our stay and places to eat and visit on the island. All in all, a very enjoyable stay.

Thank you Flamingo Ian and Alex.

We purposely booked this hotel as it was cheap and very close to the main action in Downtown and we couldn't have got it more right.

The location was perfect; it was close enough to the action without being too loud. It is situated just one block from the sea front (which is not great for swimming as the hurricane moved all the sand to the north and south of the island) and only approx 3 blocks from the main square.

Ivan, the bartender, was great. Really helpful and friendly. The only problem was that he only worked evenings and during the rest of the time we were left with just the receptionist, who didn't really like to talk or smile so wasn't very accommodating. When we arrived we had to carry our suitcases up 3 flights of stairs as there was no one to help and no lift - not a big problem but if you've just a long flight it's these small things that make a difference.

The photos on the hotel's website are very misleading. This is not a boutique hotel and by no means looks like the photos. It is basic - but has aircon and a reasonably nice bathroom. We were probably slightly put off as the first room we were given had a full bin of rubbish in the bathroom with other horrible things dotted about the floor. Also the light switch was broken in half with wires coming out and the TV's arial socket was broken so you couldn't get any reception.

The receptionist was very apologetic and put us in the next room (courtyard room) which was the same only clean and with everything working.

We didn't pay for breakfast as part of our deal, however those that did got a bit of a bad deal when the cook just didn't turn up one day so everyone was made to go the a nearby restaurant instead - I don't believe they got compensated.

All in all I think we were just a bit unlucky and it probably only felt impersonal as the owner was away. If you are looking for a cheap place to stay, in a good location, then the Hotel Flamingo is perfect.

Although we were planning to stay in Playa Del Carmen and only realised we were staying on Conzumel on the way to Playa we were pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the island.

The Flamingo is very nice, basic but the A/C and TV worked the rooms were clean and the beds comfy, the staff are very nice and the owner Tom very helpful with places to go etc...We did lots of snokerling and horse riding and really liked the beaches at Mr Sanchez beach club. If you can drive rent a car as you'll see so much more and the taxis can start to get a bit pricey. The location of the hotel is close to the town but not beaches.

I would 100% recommend eating at the restaurant if the 19 yr old guy is cooking he is amazing (sorry I forget his name) The fish was delicious the best food I had in Mexico without a doubt. The bar area is nice it was hard to drag ourselves away for an evening out.

This is a fantastic cheap option for the island and a great place to stay make sure you take a beer to the terrace and watch the sunset!

I have been to the Hotel Flamingo a number of times in the last 6 years, and the hotel's charm continues to increase. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and speaks great English. The restaurant and bar have become something of a watering hole for some locals, so this is a good place to meet the locals. On Saturday night, the hotel has live Latin music, and it is a very lively and fun place to have a dinner. And this hotel is in the heart of the downtown, and near the square, which allows for many activities without getting into a car. This hotel is truely a local gem. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who wants something more than a plain vanilla US-style hotel.