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 8480 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    One of the best All Inclusive resorts

    This place is doing something right. The staff are one of the best, can’t beat Mexican hospitality. Amazing people! We were greeted by Carolina at checkin and she was amazing all throughout our stay. We usually don’t like all inclusive resorts as they are always busy so we researched and this was one of the smaller ones. The rooms are in bungalows not big buildings so that was amazing. Rooms are clean and look like they have been recently renovated, shower and washrooms could use re grouting. The restaurants are great even the buffet, the Asian and Mexican are the best non buffets, special shout out to Maria at the taco stand. The beach, if its not windy the snorkelling is great by the pier, water shoes are a must as its very rocky. It’s not a smooth sandy entry into the water as Cozumel is more of a diving spot. Alike all resorts you do have to go early to get the prime chairs at the beach or pool. Overall a great resort almost feels like a mini ecological hotel with all the fauna and flora.

    Mar 29, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Amazing First Trip to Mexico – We’ll Be Back!

    Our stay at Iberostar waves Cozumel was incredible! There was a great variety of food and dining options, so we always had something delicious to eat. We especially loved the Asian restaurant and the Asian night at the buffet—both were fantastic! The views were stunning, and we really enjoyed the relaxing jungle vibes throughout the resort. The staff was warm and welcoming, making our experience even better. Our room was clean and comfortable, adding to the overall great stay. The only small downside was that it was a bit difficult to find pool and beach chairs on one day of our trip. Other than that, everything exceeded our expectations. This was our first trip to Mexico and our first time at this resort, and we’re already looking forward to coming back! Angel & Dan

    Mar 28, 2025
  • 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

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