We stayed at Amigo's May 31 - June 3. We are a family of 4 (the kids are age 9 and 6). We drove to Amigo's from the airport. As it was my first time driving in Cozumel, we took a few wrong turns before we got there. Evidently, there's no such thing as zoning in Cozumel as Amigo's is tucked between an upholstery shop, a convenience store and residences in various states of repair. There's parking room at the curb for probably 2 or 3 cars. Since we were the only guests, parking was very convenient.
Inside the gates, the grounds are lush and well maintained. They have a great pool for such a small inn. Mosquitos are a bit of a problem at dusk, so use repellant. The fans in the common area are also helpful. The room was spotless and comfortable. The AC works great. The kids each had a single bed and we had a king. Water pressure was about what you'd expect from a Carribean island (not much) but the hot water supply was more than sufficient. Breakfast was ok (bread, cereals, fruit, juices), but if you prefer hot breakfasts, you'll have to get it elsewhere. Purified drinking was was available in the common area.
The neighborhood was quiet enough. There's some noise from the street and the neighbors, but never such that it woke us. The neighborhood has none of the resort type atmosphere that we gringos have come to expect, but it's safe and very economical. It's about a 15 minute walk to the main tourist area of town. Cheap restaurants are available nearby. The restaurants at the waterfront are significantly more expensive. I'm not sure that we got the best service they can offer as the hostess (Kathy) was away due to a family emergency during our stay, but the host (Bob) was available when we needed him.
Overall it was a very pleasant stay for us. I'd recommend it to anyone who doesn't require an ocean view and cable TV. If you're staying in Cozumel for more than a day or two, it will really save you a lot of money over any of the big resorts.
