Casa Mexicana combined excellent prepartion and good management decisions to allows us to enjoy all of our vacation. Their free, air conditioned internet room with four computers allowed us to keep track of the storms progress and stay connected.

I will post pictures of their hurricane boarding process to show how well protected we felt. The hotel sustained minimal damage in Wilma so felt safe if we had to ride it out. They also had a large back up generator that would become very important since even a little power makes a big difference.

Everyone has already said it all about the rooms, breakfast, service and architecture so I will focus on how well management prepared for the hurricane. The front desk kept all my dive gear and extra stuff for me while I was off to Holbox for a two day side trip. He smiled when he saw us return on Saturday night, he thought we had bailed. I put together a hurricane emergency kit too (see photo).

I found this little jewel, Casa Mexicana, Cozumel through trip advisor and booked by calling the 800 number. We stayed one night July 30, 2007 after a long day of travel from Michigan to Cancun, then the bus and the ferry over. It was a quick walk from the ferry pier and at check-in they gave us cold washcloths to use while checking-in. The employee noticed that we requested a high floor ocean view and changed it from the second to fifth floor.
This hotel is spotlessly clean. The view and balcony are beautiful as you look out across the main street and west toward Playa del Carmen. Although this is not a "luxury" hotel, the king bed was really comfortable, a/c worked fantastic-even in the extreme heat, the television had plenty of english choices, the bathroom was spotless and had nice amenities, and the employees are so accommodating and constantly cleaning to keep this hotel fabulous.
We both agreed that we would stay here again in a heartbeat. You need to know there is a very small pool and no beach in this area, but in Cozumel we are always traveling to some sight to see, or snorkel.
The made to order breakfast was outstanding. I ordered huevos rancheros and they were outstanding. The atmosphere was wonderful too being part ouside, part in.
They also had free internet access in their business center if you did not bring a computer. This was a refreshing surprise, as many places charge up to fiftty cents per minute.
The price of the room was so good, I feared that it would not be a nice place but boy was I wrong.
If you are thinking of giving this place a try, I give it two thumbs up!
I hope hurricane Dean did not create too much damage to this lovely island.
Great job Casa Mexicana. Keep up the great work.

I'm so excited about coming back for Carnival 2008 Feb. we are already booked for it!!!! Our stay was last March a last minute choice fire sale package. After a 10 year break from Cozumel we are coming back again. This hotel is a great choice to explore the island and have a variety of things to do downtown.This hotel has a great breakfast and the staff are the best!!! See you all soon!!!

I had a wonderful time at the Casa Mexicana in Cozumel. The hotel is spotless, the staff is very friendly, and the location (being very close to the city center) is hard to beat. When I go back to Cozumel, I will stay at Casa Mexican... no question.

Positives:
Great Location (near downtown)
Clean rooms and common areas
Granite Countertops in the Bathrooms
Friendly staff
Great Breakfast included in the room price
Air Conditioned
Wired Internet in the room
Awesome Value

Negatives:
My room was slightly musty (not surprising given the humid climate)
Bed was a little too firm for me