El Cid La Ceiba Beach

[jpaq]

Thinking of doing the twilight day pass through resort for a day. Would love some input. Will be in Cozumel from noon to 10 pm. Thanks in advance. 

[c-leg5]

1 hour ago, jpaq said:

Thinking of doing the twilight day pass through resort for a day. Would love some input. Will be in Cozumel from noon to 10 pm. Thanks in advance. 

 

I would write directly to the resort and compare their direct price. 

 

I have not done twilight pass but have been in the day, a long time ago. It was less expensive to pay in the lobby and no prior commitment.

[1Texansgo]

We were on LOS and were in port 7;30-4:30 so our times were not the same. However, for the price and convenience we had a good day at El Cid. No taxi hassles, plenty of drinks and the food was pretty good to good. Not much of a crowd there and you knew you were steps from International Pier. We originally thought we would walk to the Park Grand (or something like that ) across the street which is bigger and supposedly a little nicer but their day pass does not start until 11:00 so we opted to return for our second trip to El Cid. If a small sandy area great for reading and sunning and a small pool is ok with you then book El Cid.

[c-leg5]

20 hours ago, 1Texansgo said:

We were on LOS and were in port 7;30-4:30 so our times were not the same. However, for the price and convenience we had a good day at El Cid. No taxi hassles, plenty of drinks and the food was pretty good to good. Not much of a crowd there and you knew you were steps from International Pier. We originally thought we would walk to the Park Grand (or something like that ) across the street which is bigger and supposedly a little nicer but their day pass does not start until 11:00 so we opted to return for our second trip to El Cid. If a small sandy area great for reading and sunning and a small pool is ok with you then book El Cid.

 

Agree wth your review, we have been to both. We prefer Park Royal but agree  timing factors in with LOS.

 

What is current price for El Cid bought in the lobby?

[Ralphinsc]

Enjoyed El Cid's day pass the last time we were in Coz. Nice drinks, food was good and tasty. Enjoyed using the pool and snorkeling along the shore at the resort front there. Just a few minute walk from the pier. 

 

We paid $50pp back then but it was in 2016

Edited December 24, 2018 by Ralphinsc

[c-leg5]

On 12/24/2018 at 1:15 AM, Ralphinsc said:

Enjoyed El Cid's day pass the last time we were in Coz. Nice drinks, food was good and tasty. Enjoyed using the pool and snorkeling along the shore at the resort front there. Just a few minute walk from the pier. 

 

We paid $50pp back then but it was in 2016

 

Yes that used to be the price for AI day pass, not sure about twilight which OP asked about.

 

We have always done the less expensive pass which gives credit towards food and drinks as we prefer to eat off the menu as buffet looked limited. Can you order from the menu with AI pass? 

 

I was wondering what current prices were. When you factor in lack of transport costs El Cid and Park Royal are good value and convenient for International and Puerta Maya especially when you consider the bad seaweed day we encountered at Nachi Cocom last week.

Edited December 26, 2018 by c-leg5

[Ralphinsc]

15 hours ago, c-leg5 said:

 

Yes that used to be the price for AI day pass, not sure about twilight which OP asked about.

 

We have always done the less expensive pass which gives credit towards food and drinks as we prefer to eat off the menu as buffet looked limited. Can you order from the menu with AI pass? 

 

I was wondering what current prices were. When you factor in lack of transport costs El Cid and Park Royal are good value and convenient for International and Puerta Maya especially when you consider the bad seaweed day we encountered at Nachi Cocom last week.

 

We ordered off of the menu in 2016. Can't confirm if that has changed since then. 

[1Texansgo]

We ordered off the menu September 2017 and though the menu was somewhat basic we were pleased with the food. Ate at the tables around the pool.

[1Texansgo]

Shore excursioneer is offering AI day passes to El Cid for $49.99 while a few days ago I saw them on Resort for a Day for $65.00. It is not four star but we have always enjoyed our day there and enjoyed not having to get a taxi. I have never purchased the passes at the front desk.

Edited January 23, 2019 by 1Texansgo
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[PlanoDebbie]

We did an all day pass for El Cid 2 years ago.  Won't be going back again.  While we got there early and started choosing a nice pair of lounge chairs under a Palapa, we discovered that every single Palapa had already been reserved for guests of the hotel.  We were stuck choosing lounge chairs in full sun.

 

While we did get drink service directly to our chairs, only hotel guests were allowed to order food to be brought to them.  In order to eat, we had to go eat at the buffet.  Food was not very good at all, and service was just as bad.