The latest articles on DEV Community by Silvia Lupone (@stingrayvilla). https://dev.to/stingrayvilla https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3017921%2F26f50016-c949-4b21-8e4a-f91a5adc8669.jpg https://dev.to/stingrayvilla en Silvia Lupone Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:22:51 +0000 https://dev.to/stingrayvilla/cozumels-adults-only-hotel-market-continues-to-expand-m38 https://dev.to/stingrayvilla/cozumels-adults-only-hotel-market-continues-to-expand-m38 <p>A growing number of travelers to Cozumel are seeking accommodations without children's amenities or family-oriented programming, island hotel operators say. Five properties on Cozumel currently operate under an adults-only policy, ranging from boutique guesthouses to all-inclusive resorts.</p> <p>Silvia Lupone, owner of Stingray Villa, a four-suite guesthouse in downtown Cozumel, said she began noticing the trend several years after opening. "I didn't set out to build a business around this concept," Lupone said. "I wanted to run a good guesthouse. Over time, guests kept telling me the same thing: they weren't looking for a resort with a kids' club. They wanted quiet."</p> <p>Lupone said she has also observed repeated questions in online travel forums and social media groups asking about the cost and availability of adults-only lodging on the island, which she said points to unmet demand in the local market.</p> <p>Adults-Only Properties Currently Operating in Cozumel</p> <ol> <li> <a href="https://stingrayvilla.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stingray Villa Cozumel</a> — A four-suite guesthouse in downtown Cozumel, within walking distance of the malecón, restaurants, and the ferry dock. The property includes a dive gear wash tank and drying line for scuba diving guests. Stingray Villa has received TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice award for seven consecutive years.</li> <li>Secrets Aura Cozumel — An all-inclusive resort along the island's southern coast (Carretera Costera Sur), with direct reef access, multiple pools, and an on-site spa.</li> <li>Hotel B Unique — A boutique property in the Zona Hotelera Norte offering designated adults-only sections and oceanfront views.</li> <li>Hotel Casa Bahía Cozumel — A small, bed-and-breakfast-style property near downtown, fully remodeled in 2026.</li> <li>Ventanas al Mar — A smaller property on the island's eastern, windward side, offering ocean views away from the main tourist areas.</li> </ol> <p>The properties vary in size and price point, from boutique guesthouses with fewer than five rooms to full-service resort operations. Industry observers note that the range reflects differing traveler priorities, from budget-conscious solo travelers to couples seeking all-inclusive luxury.</p> adultonly hotels travel cozumel