We just returned back from a wonderful family
vacation at the Reef Club, Cozumel.
The timeshare units are set in 4 buildings
located on a private section of the resort (not
far from the Scuba Diving operation ... Sand
Dollar Sports).
The two bedroom units are a Studio and a
One Bedroom unit (attached). The One
Bedroom side has a privacy bedroom,
combination living room (with sleep
sofa) dining area, small kitchenette (no stove,
but does have a microwave), nice size
bathroom and a private jacuzzi on the outside
deck. The Studio side has a queen bed and
sleep sofa, sitting area, and bathroom. Each
side also has easy to operate air conditioning
system and a computerized safe for your
valuables. One thing missing from the rooms is
an alarm clock. We were aware of this before
we went, so we brought our own. We also
made sure that we had a wake-up call each
morning ... in case the electricity went out at
night.
The resort has 3 swimming pools. One is a
private pool for the timeshare section. The
second pool is the activities pool (with music
and games - our kids had a great time) which
is surrounded by the outdoor eating area, 2
bars, indoor buffet eating area, the beach and
the lobby. The third pool is an "adults only"
pool with a swim-up bar.
The beach is large and clean, with plenty of
beach chairs and straw umbrellas. There also
are non-motorized water sports, beach volley
ball, tennis courts, etc.
We arrived early and weren't able to
immediately check in, but we were invited to
have lunch, etc. by the pool. Our rooms were
available when we finished lunch. We were
two families, and the resort staff did there
best to make sure that our two 2-bedroom
units were in the same building (in fact, we
were next-door to each other). Check-in was
easy, quick and efficient.
Staff was cordial and friendly throughout our
stay ... they couldn't be nicer. Activities are
provided every evening, and we met many
owners and guests who return often.
Scuba diving is easy to arrange as the Reef
Club has an excellent dive operation (Sand
Dollar Sports) on-site. Eight of us were divers
and they easily accomodated us on our dives.
In fact, on many occasions, the dive master
asked us if we had any special places we
wanted to visit. The dive masters were tops.
Additional activities can also be booked
through the resort. You can windsurf or rent
wave runners, etc.; take a tour of the city
and/or Mayan Ruins; rent a car; and much,
much more. All you need to do is ask. The
resort is a little remote from the city, so if you
plan on going to the city, plan it around a tour
of the island and the Mayan Ruins.
Food at the resort varies. There is a Buffet
Restaurant and two other restaurants.
For breakfast, the buffet is very nice. Eggs are
made-to-order (if you wish), and the selection
is bountiful.
Lunch is available at a poolside/outdoor area
or the buffet section. The lunch buffet includes
fresh fruit and vegetables (including artichoke,
asparagus, mushrooms, hearts of palm, etc.).
I can't recall staying at a timeshare resort with
such an extensive fruit/vegetable selection.
Dinner is another story. We tended to stay
away from the Buffet Restaurant for dinner. It
really wasn't too good for dinner (outside of
the fresh fruit and vegetables). For dinner, we
made reservations at either of the
two "plated" restaurants. One restaurant is
Italian Fare and the other is International
Fare. We ate at these restaurants for Dinner
(almost exclusively), and had excellent meals
each evening. Just make sure that you make
reservations (early) for these restaurants ...
they book fast. Even though there appears to
be plenty of seating, the resort intentionally
limits the seating so that you have a pleasant
dining experience.
I give high marks to the Reef Club. It is a well
maintained full-service resort that will provide
a wonderful vacation experience ... especially
if you are a scuba diver.
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