I have been coming to Baldwin's for a long time. The first trip was with a scuba group and I loved it. I came back year after year and really got to know Kathy and Dale. They have only made the place better and better. This trip was just R&R for me and they kept trying to get me to do more thinking I wanted this as I am normally very active. When they saw that all I wanted was down time it was very easy to just relax with them again. This is the first trip in five years and everything has just gotten more comfortable to be there.
I can't say enough about these people and the B&B they have created here.
Yannie

This was our fourth and longest (19 day) stay at Baldwin's Guest House. Dale and Kathy Gardner run a B&B that is both immaculately clean and exquisitely beautiful. More importantly, they are gracious and knowledgeable hosts who will share their knowledge with guests. They can help with where to shop, where to eat, where to dive and fish, and where you can just get away. This trip they gave us a tip on how to save about 10% on exchanging dollars for pesos and that tip, along with knowing how tourists are abused with unfavorable exchange rates on purchases probably reduce our actual expenses by 20%. What is interesting is they don't lead you on these things. They see what you're looking for and what you want and then guide you gently on how to find the best value.

If you're renting a car for your stay (which I recommend) have Dale get it for you, if he can. I've done it both ways and you won't get either a better car or a better price, although you may be able to equal it. Avoid Dollar rental by the airport, in any event - they advertised a good price. When I got there it at least doubled when they added mandatory insurance and then added 20% because they don't take cash or travelers checks, only credit cards and they abuse you with the exchange rate.

We have now spent 6 weeks at Baldwin's Guest House in total and we've had consistently great breakfasts. They always are served at our choice of time in the morning (Kathy or Dale always ask, 'When do you want breakfast'). The first course is always fresh fruit cut into bite sized pieces, 2 or 3 kinds of yogurt, and granola. The second course consists of meat (sausage, pulled pork, and ham are typical) along with eggs, and a starch or two (awesome rice, died potatoes, waffles, and pancakes usually) and beans. Breakfast usually carried us to dinner but we'd have a snack somewhere in mid to late afternoon just to be sure we didn't starve before a late dinner.<g>

Let Dale know what you drink and he'll keep the refrigerator stocked with your favorite beverage at a reasonable price. It's self serve. If you're a fan of the Margarita be sure to have Kathy mix you a batch up. They are the best we've had anywhere. So good that my tea totaling Baptist son in law drank almost a whole pitcher! Kathy will also do laundry for a reasonable price and we took advantage of it this time and only packed much lighter figuring 4 or 5 days of clothing was enough. Be sure to stop by the outdoor kitchen, which is available to guests, around 5-5:30 pm and have a drink. Dale and Kathy will likely join you and share both wit and wisdom with you. If nothing else they can lead you to some good local dining establishments like Mr. Taco, Chilangos, or Otates or to a fancier place like Rolandi's, La CoCay, or Casa Mission. Just tell them what you're in the mood for and they'll fix you up.

Baldwin's Guest House Cozumel is an ideal place to stay for any vacation. My family has stayed at the beautiful bed and breakfast many times and each visit is more enjoyable than the last.
Kathy and Dale are welcoming and helpful in everyway from the moment you arrive. The rooms are beautiful and immaculate. They allow each guest plenty of privacy, while providing all the comforts of home.
Kathy’s breakfasts are phenomenal. You will NOT find a better breakfast anywhere, ever!
Both Kathy and Dale are so extremely helpful from providing ginger chews after a rough boat ride, to entertaining toddlers so Mom can eat and even calling to help relocate misplaced passports. All things a resort or hotel would not handle without taking hours out of a vacation and money from your wallet.
Not to mention the Baldwin’s attention to detail to make sure everything is in pristine condition throughout their gated area.
Anyone who stays at the Baldwin’s will be spoiled by the end of their visit and ready to plan their next!

Sorry about the late review. We stayed Nov 9 thur 14. This was my third stay at Baldwins within the last year. I will be staying there again. Kathy and Dale are wonderful hosts. On this trip I had spent the 9 previous days sightseeing the Yucatan before the rest of my family arrived on Cozumel for 5 days and of coarse I had a suitcase full of dirty clothes. Kathy offered to wash them and I accepted. My family thanks you Kathy!
My 9 month old granddaughter,AJ, came and Kathy had baby stuff there so Hedi didn't have to pack alot.
Dale arranged rental cars and also helped getting my daughters purse back from Playa del Carman after she left it in a safe there after staying there one night.
Kathy's breakfasts are the best. Its nice to eat and converse with the other guests from other parts of the world like Daniel and Julie. As soon as Kathy was finished cooking our breakfast ,she would take AJ to the pool and let Hedi finish her Breakfast. Super clean and comfortable.
We will be back!