Resort Details

OnSite Dining
  • Cozumel Buffet

    Our endless buffet serves a continental breakfast, full breakfast and dinner. Dinners at Cozumel Buffet showcase Mexican, Italian, Asian, and international specialties. 

  • El Cedral Smokehouse Restaurant

    A fine A la carte restaurant, the steakhouse specializes in fine cuts of grilled or barbecued meat. Formal dress required; although longer shorts are permitted.

  • Las 2 Marias Tex-Mex Restaurant

    Guests can savor the most authentic Mexican recipes including quesadillas, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Formal dress required: Gentlemen are kindly asked to wear long pants.

  • Palapa El Cedral

    Providing an informal setting, this restaurant prepares a breakfast and lunch buffet with salads, hamburgers, meats, and pastas. If you are feeling that late afternoon hunger, the restaurant also offers a snack bar.

  • Various bars/lounges

    Several bars are open throughout the day where guests can relax over refreshing drinks and savory snacks at any hour. Soft drinks are available at night as well.

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 8477 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Couldn't be better

    Beautiful grounds, remarkably friendly and helpful staff every where in the resort, great golf course, fabulous spa, splendid wildlife and local flamingos the quality and food choices in every restaurant I used was wonderful. I could not have enjoyed myself more and hope to return.

    Mar 27, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Fabulous Vacation

    We recently had our second vacation at the Iberostar Waves Cozumel and plan to return at least once a year going forward. We love everything about the resort. The people working there are great. Rufino was there daily and made sure all our needs were met. Alexia from the kitchen staff checked with us many times to ensure the food was being enjoyed by us. Cindy in the dining room ensured that we were quickly seated and that our drinks were always topped up. She also had a great sense of humour. Michael and Jaime from member services ensured we knew all about the resort and what it offers. Michael even provided additional information through email once we had returned home. The layout of the resort ensures each room has a private outdoor area and the rooms have all the amenities that you require. We would highly recommend this resort.

    Mar 26, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Awesome trip

    Explore the grounds immediately to learn your way around the resort, it's huge and u can easily walk around in a circle if u don't get familiar, after that, it's easy! Pack some warmer clothes for room as the ac is freezing but welcome after a day outside.

    Mar 21, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Only the Best!

    We are repeats and love Iberostar Cozumel! The wildlife and garden are dreamy but the Star Friends steal the show! Yes, that's you Elihut, Hazel, Monsy, Gerry, Umberto, Manelo, the whole singing crew, and Rosa, Sol, and Ismael! Y'all are the best! Thank you for bringing fun, entertainment, laughter, activity challenges, and added enjoyment to our vacation. I just need to beat my husband at cornhole next time! They have all of the activity options you could ask for including beach bowling, darts, archery, rifle, water obstacle, cornhole, music challenges, bingo, Mexican bingo, dance contests, hula hoop contests, karaoke, Spanish lessons, Zumba, water aerobics, yoga, cocktail making, pottery painting, and more! We had down time and plenty of options when we wanted to be active. The kids loved the mini chef, water activities, tie-dying, face painting, games, etc. in kids camp! Rosa, Sol, and Ismael are extremely kind, patient, and interactive with the kids, thank you!! And, Elihut, an all around WELL DONE to you, friend! BRAVO!

    Mar 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    IBEROSTAR ROCKS

    3rd year Here!! Best staff experience ever! JAVIER Transportation ISABEL Front desk supervisor VICTOR Head buffer waiter ISABEL 2yrs ago made our wedding anniversary phenomenal. Champagne rose petals and a cake! She goes way above and beyond her sense of humor and compassion are incredible JAVIER is your go to person on the island. He knows how to avoid tourist traps and where to go for the best valued activities. They are not staff but Welcoming Friends! VICTOR always make sure we have a scenic table and dotes on us. We stayed previously at Occidental 2yrs but Iberostar is exceptional. Activities at the pool and beach are fun to participate or just watch Staff works incredibly hard. Please remember TIPS ARE NOT INCLUDED Tips are their main income Enjoy Iberostar you'll be pampered!

    Mar 16, 2025