The Explorean All-Inclusive Cozumel | Reviewed in 2025

What to Do

The Explorean is not short on adventures arranged by the hotel itself. Embark on lush jungle hikes and explore the area’s rich flora and fauna, try kayaking, paddle boarding, or snorkeling, and of course, check out the island’s renowned diving scene. It’s a must when you’re on Cozumel.

During the week, the Explorean offers a number of on-site activities such as painting (every Thursday evening), a plastic recycling workshop (Saturday evenings), and tequila tasting every Tuesday and Friday evening.

Explore the extraordinary underwater world with snorkeling tours where you’ll be sure to see colorful coral and a myriad of tropical sea creatures that make their home here at Cozumel’s world renowned reef.

You can also learn how to dive. Diving classes require reservations through the hotel. The resort’s certified instructors can help pros and newbies alike in discovering Cozumel’s renowned dive sites.

Pamper your body and mind at the spa, which offers a relaxing range of treatments, and packages including body wraps, massages, aromatherapy, and even a steam room. While access to the spa is free, there is an extra charge for treatments.

Check out the Mayan ruins. Rent a scooter or car and take a trip back in time. San Gervasio in the north and El Cedral in the south of Cozumel are ruins that let you learn about Mayan culture and architecture. San Gervasio is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and archaeological site with nine temples. It’s also part of a larger wildlife sanctuary, home to a number of exotic animals.

What to Eat and Drink

When it comes to wining and dining, The Explorean boasts a number of culinary experiences and options elevated by local ingredients and the hotel’s commitment to creativity and quality food.

Start your day with a coffee and juice delivered room side each morning. Meals are crafted with local ingredients collected by the chef each day at one of the island’s local markets. Expect the unexpected with the “spontaneous kitchen” concept or made to order meals. If you’re feeling hungry in between the usual meal times, call reception, and they’ll have the chef whip you up something special to satisfy you.

There’s also a special kids’ menu and alternative options for dietary restrictions.

Lool Kan

The resort’s main restaurant, Lool Kan is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Using fresh, authentic ingredients, Lool Kan aims to create a one-of-kind dining experience that may appeal to even the pickiest of eaters.

Lool Kan is a casual dining spot with a focus on local flavors that explore the breadth of Mexican cooking. Dinner is usually a set menu. The restaurant itself overlooks the hotel’s swimming pool and has a stylish indoors/outdoors vibe with an exposed interior and a roof providing cover from the elements. Three meals a day are served here, with the option for extra meals and snacks.

Lool Kan is open every day from 7 am to 10 pm.

Lobby Bar

Unwind with a mezcal infused cocktail, craft beer, or any other drink you can dream up. The Lobby Bar has all the mixes and fixes to make your own cocktail. Think glassware, ice, and top-shelf liquor. Located next to the Lobby and pool, the Lobby Bar is convenient and innovative in its self-serve concept.

Lobby bar is open every day from 11 am to 10 pm.

Room Guide

The Explorean is a smaller sized hotel with just 56 rooms surrounded by island nature, giving it a modern jungle aesthetic. Each room is spacious with a minimal but chic design that lends itself to the focus on connecting with the nature surrounding it. This means no TV, but does include amenities like wifi and AC. The location and setting of the hotel give off a more secluded feel. But in reality, the sister hotel is just a walk away with many other rooms and amenities.

There are four room types in total:

The Casita Standalone comes with a king-sized bed, complete with a small living area, and private terrace that looks out onto the leafy jungle setting. It measures approximately 398 sq ft or 37 m2 and comes with a private bathroom and bath and a peaceful modern design fit for rest and relaxation.

The Casita Standalone Double features two double beds in a contemporary design. There’s also a private terrace and a living room space. The whole room is 398 sq ft or 37 m2 with a spacious, light, airy bathroom where you can pamper yourself and unwind.

The Casita 1 King is a roomy suite with a king bed, private living room, bathroom, and bedroom. The standalone is akin to your own private house where you can relax and recharge. There’s a separate terrace where you can enjoy garden views, as well as a more than ample bathroom with plenty of amenities. It’s also 398 sq ft or 37 m2.

The Casita 2 Double has two double beds and fits 3 adults. It features a private living room, terrace, bathroom, and bedroom with a contemporary design and relaxed feel. The Casita Double measures 38 sq ft or 37m2.

Special Experiences

Offering one-of-a-kind experiences and adventures is part of the appeal of The Explorean. The resort offers a number of special activities designed to showcase the island’s natural wonders. These include:Explore Chankanaab. Chankanaab is Cozumel’s famous national park. It features a number of things to do, including a tequila tasting, a private beach cabana, swimming with a manatee or dolphin, a sea lion show, and much more.

Take a trip to the Beach. Relax and take in the warm waters of Cozumel. Explorean provides guests with amenities like towels and even drinks and snacks.

Visit the Punta Sur ecological park. The park has a diverse array of wildlife in its 1000 hectare preserve. The area is also home to the Celarain Lighthouse, restaurants, and a viewing point for watching crocodiles.

Experience the underwater scenery and marine life while snorkeling at the Playa Uvas. Playa Uvas is a popular beach club that offers snorkeling lessons. The hotel will provide entrance and a snorkel lesson as well as snorkel equipment and use of the beach club’s facilities.

Take a trike. Explore Cozumel on the road. Explorean offers a three-wheel motorcycle tour around the island. Just be sure you have your driver’s license with you.

Try a buggy tour. The Explorean’s buggy tour takes you to two stops. The first stop is a tequileria with tequila tasting included. The second stop is a beach club where you can lounge on the sand and soak in some sun. Access to the beach club’s facilities and the entrance are covered by the hotel.

Sail the day away at El Cielo, a famous white sand beach that offers prime sailing and snorkeling opportunities– that is, if the weather cooperates. The hotel provides drinks and snacks on this tour.

Snorkel at the Dzul-Ha reef. The reef is close to the Explorean. A free snorkel lesson comes with the tour.

Learn how to paddle board and kayak on the open ocean.

Visit Pueblo de Maíz and Cenote Aerolito. Pueblo de Maíz is an interactive park that teaches Mayan history and traditions through theater, dance, and music. The Cenote Aerolito contains a nature reserve with underground caves and many exotic animals. It is Cozumel’s biggest cenote.

Located on the hotel’s sister site, feel free to indulge your senses at the Na’Ha spa. Treat yourself to facials, body wraps, aromatherapy, massages (Swedish, deep tissue, etc), and other treatments that infuse ancient Mayan tradition and curative techniques with pure ingredients.

Or take advantage of the hotel’s fitness center and top it off with a steam at the men’s and women’s steam rooms.

For celebrations and social events, the Explorean offers catamaran and sailboat rentals. They have a standby banquet and planning team to ensure that your event goes above and beyond what you have planned.

The all-inclusive package includes a number of perks like unlimited food and drinks along with complimentary wifi, pool access, exclusive beach access, gym, nightly entertainment, and non-motorized water sports, including snorkeling gear, kayaking, and paddle boarding. You get access to the amenities at the hotel’s adjacent property, the Fiesta Americana Cozumel. This includes access to the gym, beach, spa, restaurants, and more. The Explorean also provides daily expeditions and guided walks. One of these activities is included per day. 

A detailed description of what is included in an all-inclusive stay at Explorean Cozumel can be found here.

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