Casamaya Hostel & Diving

Hotels
9.5 (72 reviews)
Av. 65 Sur Bis #848 , Cozumel , mx

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional staff and service
Excellent diving experiences
Great value for money
Cons:
Diving prices can be high
Bunk beds are tight

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.86
Staff are excellent and provide personalized and warm service.
Location
9.4
Close to beaches and amenities, although a bit far from the port.
Room Quality
9.35
Private rooms are clean and well-maintained.
Amenities
9.38
Offers diving equipment, bike rentals, and pleasant common areas.
Value for Money
9.84
Excellent value for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.86
An overall exceptional stay with great experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 08:49

Property Description

Private Pool and Garden Retreat

Escape to a serene oasis with a private pool, lush garden, and barbecue facilities at Casamaya Cozumel. Enjoy the tranquility and privacy of your own patio while taking in the garden views.

Fully Equipped Units

Experience comfort and convenience in our air-conditioned units featuring a terrace with pool views, fully equipped kitchen, and shared bathroom with modern amenities. Unwind in a cozy setting complete with a coffee machine and outdoor dining area.

Fitness and Adventure

Stay fit and active with yoga and fitness classes, or explore the area with bicycle and car rental services. Opt for a leisurely bike ride or venture nearby for cycling adventures.

Ready to experience relaxation and adventure at Casamaya Cozumel? Book your stay now and elevate your vacation experience.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.84
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.86
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princeofclydes solo_traveller ca
8
Great fun place for a short or long stay. Affordable, safe, memorable.
Pros:

Bed, toilets, shower, a/c, security all were good. There were pets: dog, cat, turtles, iguanas, and birds. The garden and pool were great. Staff worked hard to keep it all going. CasaMaya has a lively, interesting atmosphere, lots of socializing, divers coming and going, BBQs and music. Scooters & bikes available. Taxis and tuk-tuks will come to the door. Kitchen is small but adequate. 2 fridges, beer is allowed.

Cons:

CasaMaya is 2k from the ferry and 2.5k from the nearest useable beach at Playa Caletita. *00 meters from a large grocery store, but an OXXO is just around the corner. No buses on Cozumel, so going to the beach is expensive by taxi or tuk-tuk. 500 pesos to rent a scooter, 200 pesos for a bicycle. The best free beaches are 20 kilometers away on the east side. 7K to the Sky Reef Bar for snorkeling & facilities. There are small, difficult spots along the coast to get into the ocean, but Cozumel is not a place to come for beaches, compared to Cancun, Playa, Tulum, Mujeres, Morelos, or especially Holbox which is the best on the Yucatan Peninsula.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Aaron S. R. solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great vibes, even if you don't dive. Lots of nice chats and adventures with fellow travelers. These guys know how to run a hostel that's both comfy and fun. Whether you want to hang out and socialize, or just chill out in a hammock, there's lots of space to accommodate all.
To Pepe, Steve-O, Rudy, et al, keep up the great work, see you next time.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller de
8
I would recommend and more if you want to take diving lessons!
Pros:

It feels like a family vacation house, where the environment is very friendly and all the people are super nice! The staff is also very nice! They offer dive lessons and there you can also rent a moto directly which makes it easier.

Cons:

The bathroom was always a little bit dirty and the house is a little bit “far” from the city center but apart from that very good place to stay!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Avalis solo_traveller pl
10
Recomiendo! 100%
Pros:

Great vibe. People at the place make you feel part of the family, especially if you dive. I like the dog, and I could work from the kitchen with great wiFi.

Cons:

Hmm, expect rooms filled with people. Sometimes the noise and the lights can be a problem, so make sure to pack some earplugs and an eye mask.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Katerina solo_traveller cz
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect, the place looks like a sanctuary with amazing and friendly people, such a relaxing place, even though it was a bit far from the center, it was actually perfect and comfortable. The friendly dog ​​and cat Coco were a huge bonus😉I definitely recommend it!

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Judith solo_traveller at
10
cozy place, welcoming atmosphere
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Katarzyna couple pl
8
Chillowy hostel z dużym luzem.
Pros:

Bardzo chillowe miejsce, czas leci tu wolniej, przy basenie na ogrodzie kręcą się różne zwierzęta: żółwie, legwany, mały kotek, dwa psy. Panuje tu bardzo przyjazna atmosfera, właściciele są przemili, organizują wyjazdy nurkowe (są instruktorami) i pomogli nam bardzo w sytuacji, gdy nie mogliśmy wziąć udziału w zaplanowanym nurkowaniu.

Cons:

Ogólnie panuje tu nieporządek, mnóstwo rzeczy leży wszędzie, w kuchni ciężko znaleźć patelnię, która ma niezdartą powłokę teflonową lub nawet zapalniczkę by skorzystać z kuchenki. W łazience w pokoju kosz był nieopróżniony (co w łazienkach w Meksyku ma kolosalne znaczenie).

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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NONAKA solo_traveller jp
9
気持ちいい宿。
Pros:

オーナー、スタッフが親切だった。

Cons:

宿で飼ってる犬が私のご飯を食べたがった。

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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IC3Coffee91 solo_traveller ch
10
Pros:

It's a very great hostel. There's a nice vibe between the guest. Over the day, a lot of the guest go snorkeling or diving. At the evening, they meet at a table in the hostel with a beer and are showing the videos they made while diving/snorkeling. It's possible to book diving trips directly at the hotel (it has the advantage that you don't have to go to the harbor on your own). In the garden of the hostel, there are turtles, iguanas, a cat and a dog. And the personal of the hostel are nice (diving) folks to hang out with.

Cons:

Long walk from the harbor

2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Bruno solo_traveller es
4
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Stephan couple fr
9
Très belle expérience 😎😎
Pros:

Le logement pour un hostel est vraiment de qualité, nous avons pris la chambre isolée qui est immense, mais même le dortoir est de qualité.
On s na passé qu’une nuit mais on s’est senti tout de suite à l’aise, super accueil, hôtes chaleureux, bcp de charme dans je lieux qui semble un peu loin du centre l’eus ca n’est pas du tout un problème.
Pour venir prenez les tuc tuc, c’est 50 pesos et il y en a partout et tout le temps.
Je recommande fortement pour changer de l’hôtel « classique «  impersonnel

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Aldona solo_traveller ca
10
Pros:

Very friendly atmosphere.Very nice, caring ménagement. I feld like at home.

Cons:

Lack of public transport in Cozumel.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Jeremias extended_group ca
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Saúl solo_traveller mx
10
Pros:

Really nice place to stay, I enjoyed a couple of BBQ with Pepe & Steeve O, Pepe and his friends played tropical music and that was really nice, the hostel is clean and very cosy, I also went diving with Pepe; we were at a couple of amazing reefs.

Cons:

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2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Friederike solo_traveller mx
9
Chill hostel, easy to make friends, perfect island vibes, diving & BBQ
Pros:

- Hostel has all the necessary facilities to have a good time (several bathrooms, kitchen, strong wifi, pool, hammocks, BBQ, A/Cs, some fitness equipment) but is small enough to feel familiar and to really get to know the owners/managers and other guests
- Dive trips are organized and led by the hostel, fun if you are looking to meet dive buddies and do group trips
- Although general maintenance could be better (a lot of the furniture and kitchenware is clearly old and the walls could do with some fresh paint) there's rigorous daily cleaning, so the kitchen and other common areas are spotless
- The hostel owners/managers are also happy to help with renting a scooter (which gets delivered to the doorstep), rent out bicyles themselves, and have plenty of tips for local bars and restaurants
- An overall very fun, laid back vibe and great for solo travelers

Cons:

- As mentioned above, there could be some upgrading to the furniture, painting, and pans. The design is definitely more basic and DIY compared to the super-modern hostels you can find in bigger cities.
- The hostel has a dog and a cat. Some folks might book this under the "positives", I'm not a fan of pets and another guest was allergic, so might be good to mention this somewhere upfront.
- The location is ok, but not super convenient unless you have a mode of transport (like a scooter, which I'd highly recommend in any case). There's a coffee shop, convenience store, pharmacy and eateries closeby, but it's quite far to walk to the center/beach.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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denise extended_group it
5
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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luna lopez solo_traveller mx
10
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Erik couple us
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Erik solo_traveller us
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee