Economy hotels may not have all the goodies of a resort hotel but they provide easy access to a choice of restaurants, cafes and everything else San Miguel has to offer. There are no youth hostels on the island but for a real budget vacation, off-season is a good time to negotiate prices on the already budget hotels. Many of the hotels are affiliated with international resort chains and offer amenities usually associated with resorts. These would include freshwater pools, satellite TV, restaurants, beach bars and water sports facilities. There is a good selection of moderately priced hotels providing more than a comfortable stay while a choice of luxury resort hotels are available.
Many hotels offer air, hotel and dive packages, off-season specials and honeymoon specials.
Some hotels offer Cozumel-Cancun packages with free airfare between the two locations. Apartments An alternative to hotels are the many villas, studios, condos and apartments for rent. Some of the large hotels offer apartments or studios with access to all the amenities provided by the hotel. Many also include housekeeping and optional meal plans. This is a great alternative for families, vacationers traveling in groups or couples interested in relaxing at 'home' after a full day of activities.