What a wonderful visit. I got to enjoy Cozumel off the beaten path -- cruise ship folks! I went on vacation to escape a city and got a small town feel.

The location is on the South East corner of town in a primarily residential/small business area. There is a little street noise from traffic in the mornings and from the small industrial lot across the street during the day. At night there is hardly any noise. A little courtyard in the back has nice trees and flowers. I enjoyed seeing small song birds, humming bird, and lizards from my private patio.

The rooms are simple: Bed, ceiling fan, A/C, fan, bathroom, in-room mini-fridge, Hammock (in some rooms), access to kitchen area and ice. Free wireless internet(the cement walls can make reception tricky, I enjoyed ok connection on my patio). Room cleaned daily with fresh towels. Hot running water at all times. Water pressure isn't too high, but this is typical of the town. Water pressure is made by houses putting storage tanks on the roof and using gravity.

Alicia is very welcoming and allows you to escape on your own and not feel like you need to visit. She is originally from Oregon, USA. Chuco helps her run the B&B. He makes a large breakfast: fresh cut fruit, chips&guacamole, and an omlette or waffle or nachos for breakfast. I was asked if I had any meal preferences, so they can be accommodating.

Access to town centre is easy. Walk: 35 minutes, Taxi(25 pesos) 5mins, Bus(5 pesos) 20 minutes. Taxi to Caleta Marina (for some scuba charters) 12 minute taxi (50-90 pesos, depends on driver). There is a large store (SanFrancisco) 4 minutes walk away too.

2 pleasant dogs guard the property. The maid who cleans is very honest with regards to property and money (something that never came to mind when booking).

I'd like to preface my remarks by making a couple of general comments about Cozumel, having traveled there six times in the last eight years. You really only need to get to the island and find a clean, comfortable, friendly place to stay. The beaches are, with a few exceptions, accessible to all. What we choose to do is rent a car or scooter, check in at Alicia's, and travel all over the island from Alicia's. We bring our own snorkel gear, bring a collapsible cooler filled with cold drinks and food and take off to the beach to relax and snorkel.

We love staying with Alicia, Chuco, and Benedita (her faithful doggie). As a matter of fact, we would not stay anywhere else. Alicia is a wonderful woman and a great hostess. Beyond that, she is a wealth of information about the many varied aspects of a stay on Cozumel, however, she walks a fine line and is never "in your face" with advice, and that, truly, is a gift. There are many things to consider while staying on Cozumel, from where to rent a car, where to exchange money, where to get the island's freshest seafood-the list goes on and on (and on). Chuco also provides great advice if you seek it from him and always has the lowdown on where I can get Sol the cheapest!

Alicia's rooms are always spotless. Each is equipped with a hammock if you want to take a siesta or sleep in one for a night (nights). I have never had any problems with the water not being plentiful and hot as mentioned by a previous poster. Chuco is a wonderful cook and provides a great breakfast each morning. No, you do not have to be at the table promptly at 7AM, when Chuco sees that you're up and about, he starts making breakfast. There is always a platter of fresh fruit, juices, hot coffee and whatever the breakfast entree is for the day. We have chosen to prepare a few meals on our own while staying there and were free to use the kitchen facilities being sure to always clean up and do our dishes when and if we choose to do so. There is also a gas grill there for guests to use. Alicia also provides purified water to use at the B&B or to take with you when you head out for the day. Alicia is "my Mexican mom" and I get a big hug from her when coming and going.

We blundered into information about Alicia's the same way you've likely found this post, on the internet, prior to a midwinter trip to Cozumel.

We have met many great people at Alicia's over the years and have even chartered snorkeling boats and gone out on the town with some of them. I can tell you that if you have a friendly outgoing personality, have a sense of adventure and don't mind staying back in town with the "real people", you will love staying with Alicia. If you want a four star hotel with room service and are a demanding snob, please, stay away, after all, we may be staying there when you are.

I split my two week vacation in Cozumel between a waterfront hotel (see my review on the Coral Princess) and Alicia's Bed and Breakfast, 65th and 19th. I moved to Alicia's when my non-diving friend departed for home, and even though I enjoyed staying on the water, moving to Alicia's is like staying with friends. The B&B consists of a main house with two large rooms for rent and two casita double rooms in the yard behind the house. I stayed in one of the casita's this trip and I was quite comfortable - each casita has a full bath, air conditioning, and a wardrobe with plenty of storage space. Owner Alicia lives on site and is a wealth of information regarding local restaurants and activities, and B&B dog Venidita provides great therapy for those missing their own pets! Breakfast is provided every morning with plenty of fresh fruit and Chuco's famous guacamole (surprisingly enough, it's great for breakfast) and Chuco is happy to cook early for those with a dive boat to catch. Taxi's are plentiful and easy to catch - a quick ride to the town square was about $2.
I would recommend Alicia's B&B unconditionally to those looking for a slightly different Cozumel experience - it's not beachfront, but it's clean, comfortable, friendly and welcoming, a great place for those staying on the island to dive, and a better bargin can not be found on Cozumel!
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We had been to Alicia's a few times before...but this was the first time with our whole family...me, my wife, our 4 yr. old twin boys and 2 yr old daughter and my mother-in-law. We love Cozumel and the the hospitality and comfort you get with Alicia and Chuco are unheard of for such a great place and well-kept secret. It is off the beaten path but that's what we like about it. We get to experience the local culture, some great neighborhood restaurants that we would never know about staying on the beachfront and the Bed and Breakfast truly is you home away from home. There are 5 available rooms with A/C (that actually works) and you will get the best HOMEMADE breakfasts and Chuco's guacamole made fresh everyday---You won't get that at an AI!! Chuco is a former Dive Boat captain so he can give you the REAL lowdown on where to go to snorkel or dive and the place is a haven for divers because of the hospitality and facilities. We were there when 9/11 hit and this time when Hurrican Dean was baring down. All we had to do was to quiz Chuco on hwo he felt it was going and after being through at least 6 hurricanes on the island he has a good sense and he felt it wasn't going to be a head-on hit-he was right. We did heavy winds and rain all night but we always felt safe and comfortable, because where the B&B is located and the way it's built you don't get a direct hit from the wind. If you want a "home" feel, some great cooking, good company, inside information on Cozumel, a price that can't be beat at $40 a night and, more than likely, a cold SOL cerveza waiting ( again, the locals don't consider Corona a good beer), then Alicia's is perfect! We'll be back again soon and maybe we'll see you there! I highly recommend it!!