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Flamingo Hotel Reviews
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Comments: What makes this hotel the best value in Cozumel?  From the low rates to the great location to the great staff I can't imagine a better hotel.

Most of the staff speaks english which is convenient but from Tom the owner to Kelly the manager they know the island  very well and can let you know where the best restaurants to eat at or the cheapest place to rent a car.

The bar serves a great waffle breakfast, an internet computer is available and there is a happy hour that makes relaxing very easy and comfortable.

Perhaps what makes this place a little bit special is the feeling of community the staff manages to bring to their guests.  You'll enjoy your stay at the Hotel Flamingo and make friends which will outlast your vacation. 

Comments: We loved this place..the staff are very helpful and give good practical advice. The morning coffee at the Bar at the Courtyard is great!
It is well located...a block from the Museum and a block and half from Zermatt's bakery!
Here is a hint if you stay there...the restaurant across the street may not look like the kind of place where you would want to dine..BUT it is wonderful and the people who run it are very accomodating.
The Hotel Manager, Kelly, will not steer you wrong!

Posted by Cliff on 11/06/01

It is located a half block from the museum, which is a great place for breakfast by the way.  The rooms are nice and clean and the staff is very friendly.  The do not have a pool or restaurant but do have a nice courtyard and balcony.  You are about three blocks from the main square so you have many shops and restaurants withing walking distance.

Posted by donnabear on 07/10/01

Posted by Bruce on 04/20/01

...We found the Flamingo to be the best place that we have stayed during our travels through mexico. The staff truly made us feel like family - Julian, Laura, Letica, Eva and desire. The breakfast that Julian prepared each morning was excellent- especialy the waffles. The hotel is decorated in very festive colors and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. When ever we needed something, the staff seemed to go out of their way to help. The place is high on my list and I would reccomend it to anyone who wants that special kind of service that you cannot find in the larger hotels. I forgot about the flamingo's dive operation. They are associated with a great dive operation that works out of the hotel. You can rent new scuba pro gear from the hotel the night before and be all set up. They take you by taxi to the pier and then the dive staff take care of everything. A really nice thing is they serve a lunch buffet on the boat- we were not even expecting that. Well, I could keep going on, but the owner Tom has done a really excellent job of putting together a great staff, beautiful surroundings, comfortable rooms, and in the end providing a good value to the customer.

Bruce Johnson

Posted by beachwalk on 03/12/01

another vote for the Hotel Flamingo.  more than just clean....a bit of paradise.  last summer the rate was $39;  recently it was $49.  you won't be disappointed!  (that is for a room with 2 double beds)

they also have a penthouse apt with two bedrooms with an awesome view. rate varies:  recently it was $139.  i don't know how many it sleeps.

Posted by on Mike 12/22/00

We were up early, of course. Headed down to the lobby of the Flamingo for our “included” breakfast.

The Flamingo

This hotel was a downtown eye sore before Thomas Fryer came along and rescued it, about 3 ˝ years ago. A small place, very neat and clean. Great paint scheme and decoration. There is nothing fancy here. All the basics and no shortage of “hot” water. A nice lounging area on each floor, with a couple of hammocks. (For serious goofing off.) Nicely planted and landscaped. The roof top area is great for watching sunsets or sunrise if you are so inclined.
It only takes a few minutes to feel welcome here. The staff is relaxed but always in control. From the front desk to the maids, everyone is pleasant and helpful. The bar in the lobby doubles as the kitchen for breakfast. A small but adequate menu is posted on the wall by the computer, (which is available for internet access at reasonable prices). There is an onsite dive master, who Michael will critique in his dive report. Food: Fresh juice, tomato, avocado, eggs, waffles and breads, all cooked to order. The coconut waffle syrup was unique and very good. I found the croissant sandwich to be an a above average offering. Ham, cheese, sliced avocado and tomato, lightly toasted. Better than Jack-in-the-Box any day! And the biggest surprise of all: very good coffee!!

Posted by Richard on 10/27/00

Re: Hotel Flamingo is great** a Jewel in Cozumels Crown

This small hotel IS the place so many are looking for but seem somehow to miss. Its location on Calle 6 between the Ocean and 5 is close to town and all thats there, but yet quite .
It looks like Mexico. It feels like your in Mexico from the tile floors and walls to the Gardens and Patio with its hand made fountain, to the bar in the lobby. This bar by the way is open early for breakfast with the divers needs in mind. The rooms are nicly appointed and of very good size with large windows and fans in every room . Yes they do have A/C but as a diver this is something I seldom use . The colors through out from the first floor to the roof top palapa are Mexico all the way . Not loud or guady but festive and bright. The staff Tom has put together is fantastic from Desiree at the desk to Jose the night watchman add to this one of the best Bartenders pouring one of the greatest Margareta's on the island and **soft** music with a Latic or Island beat. What more could you want?
No I have NO interest  or holdings in this wonderful Hotel . It was just time for me to voice MHO. YT Richard and Pepita

Posted by ScubaJim on 10/27/00

I absolutely agree, with some reserve +

only because I don't want this place to be full if I'm in need of a hotel to stay at. This is my favorite place to stay downtown, that is, if I can't mooch a room at one of my amigos casa's.
ScubaJim

Aug 20, 2000

Hello!

We came through in June/July 99. It was our honeymoon and we stayed way out at one of the exclusive resorts. We stopped everyday we were in town for ice cream bars at your place there. We will be staying with you when we come back! Your accommodations are very nice and the people there were very friendly. I just wish we would have known about you sooner.

Kim & Wilburn 

Posted by molly miller on March 6, 2000

cheap

Try the hotel Flamingo. We stayed there last month and liked it a lot.  http://hotelflamingo.com/descr/descr.html

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