Playa Uvas Open Bar Exclusive Pass

A short ride buys you a full beach reset. Playa Uvas pairs a four-hour open domestic bar with a pool, hammocks, lounge chairs, a fish spa, a guided shore snorkel, and a short kayak rental. I like the simple setup: you can settle into one place instead of juggling several Cozumel stops, and the included water activities give the day more purpose than a basic beach chair pass.

I also like the price, at $45 per person, when you plan to use the drinks and both water activities. The main drawback is the beach itself, which is not sandy, and the package details need a careful look. The beach club’s own pricing and the pass sold through booking channels have not always matched, so confirm exactly what your ticket includes before you arrive.

Key points to know before you go

• Four hours of domestic drinks: Beer, rum, tequila, margaritas, daiquiris, juice, and soft drinks are included.
• A short guided snorkel: The 30-minute shore session includes equipment and a guide.
• Kayaking is included: You receive 30 minutes with a kayak, enough for a quick look at Cozumel’s clear water.
• The beach is not sandy: Expect a beach-club setting with water access, chairs, hammocks, and a pool rather than a broad sand beach.
• Service can make the day: Servers such as Pedro and Monkey have earned warm praise for attentive help.
• Watch the equipment: One person was charged $40 after an oar was lost in deep water, even though staff later retrieved it.

What the $45 Playa Uvas pass actually gives you

Playa Uvas is a beach club on Cozumel’s southern hotel-zone road, Carretera a Chankanaab. It is a short taxi ride from the ferry area or cruise port, so the visit works well when you want a beach day without arranging a full-island tour.

The $45 price covers admission, a four-hour open bar, a 30-minute guided shore snorkel, a 30-minute kayak rental, snorkel equipment, and national park fees. Lunch is not included. Free Wi-Fi is also available, which is handy if you want to send photos home or check your next ride.

The value depends on how you use the package. If you spend most of your time drinking soft drinks and sitting by the pool, you may find a simple beach admission cheaper. If you enjoy margaritas, beer, snorkeling, and a little kayaking, the pass becomes easier to justify because several separate costs are bundled together.

The bar serves domestic drinks rather than premium brands. You can order beer, rum, tequila, margaritas, daiquiris, juice, and soft drinks. The bartender prepares cocktails, but this is a casual beach-club bar, not a craft cocktail program. I would choose it for convenience and quantity, not for a long drinks menu.

There is one detail worth clearing up before you arrive. The pass describes four hours of open-bar access, while the stop is also shown as lasting six hours in the activity details. The operating hours are listed as 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Ask the provider to confirm how long you may remain at the club and when the bar access ends.

Reaching the club from Cozumel’s ports

You meet at Playa Uvas, located at Carretera a Chankanaab, 5 s/n, Zona Hotelera Sur, 77688 Cozumel. The location is near public transportation, and the practical way to reach it from the ferry or cruise port is by taxi.

That short ride matters on a port day. You avoid spending your limited time searching for a remote beach, and the return is simple because the activity ends back at the same meeting point. Still, allow enough time for the ride in both directions, especially if you are visiting from a cruise ship and need to return to the ship on schedule.

The club opens Monday through Saturday. The listed operating period runs through October 12, 2026, with hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday availability is not listed, so do not assume the pass works every day.

At the entrance, keep your mobile ticket ready. Confirmation is provided at booking, and the activity has a maximum group size of 30 people. That limit should keep the day from feeling like a mass outing, although the beach club itself may have other people present.

Settling in by the pool, hammocks, and fish spa

Playa Uvas gives you several ways to spend the quiet parts of the day. You can use the swimming pool, relax in a hammock, claim a lounge chair, or try the fish spa. The mix suits people with different energy levels, which is useful if one person wants water activities while another prefers to sit with a drink.

The setting is more beach club than classic sandy beach. One particularly useful detail is that the beach is not sandy. If you picture a long strip of soft sand, adjust your expectations. Bring comfortable beach clothes and footwear suited to a shoreline that may feel less gentle underfoot.

The lounge chairs and hammocks make it easy to divide your time. You might begin with the snorkel, use the kayak while your energy is high, then spend the final hours by the pool or under a hammock. That flexibility is one of the better parts of the pass.

The fish spa is an extra feature rather than the main reason to book. It adds something unusual to the day, but the package’s real value comes from the drinks and included water activities. If those activities are not important to you, the pass may feel less useful.

Service is another strong point. Pedro has been praised for taking care of every need, while Monkey received similar praise for friendly, effective service. Names matter here because a good server can make an all-inclusive-style beach stop feel personal rather than mechanical.

The 30-minute guided shore snorkel

The snorkel is a guided 30-minute session along the shoreline, with equipment provided. That makes it an easy choice if you want to see Cozumel’s marine life without booking a separate boat trip or arranging your own gear.

The session is short, so think of it as an introduction rather than a major reef expedition. You get a structured look at the underwater area, with a guide helping you use the equipment and follow the route. A guide is especially useful if you are not comfortable choosing your own entry point or reading the water.

The reef has received positive comments for the quality of snorkeling. Conditions can affect visibility and marine life, so no short shore session can promise a perfect display every time. Still, the included guide and gear remove much of the hassle.

Plan to do the snorkel earlier rather than later if you can. You will have more time afterward to dry off, use the pool, order a drink, or take the kayak without making the activities feel rushed. The 30-minute limit is enough for a taste, but it is not enough for a leisurely half-day snorkel.

The activity is described as suitable for most people. That does not erase the normal need to judge your own comfort in the water. If you are unsure, ask the staff about the shoreline conditions and the session before entering.

The 30-minute kayak rental

The included kayak rental gives you another way to see the water. Half an hour is brief, but it works as a pleasant add-on after the snorkel or as a calm break from the bar and pool.

You should treat this as a short paddle, not a full coastal outing. The time is long enough to get out on the water, look around, and return without giving up most of your beach-club day. It also means you do not need to pay for a separate kayak excursion.

Take care with the paddle equipment. One person lost an oar because it did not float and was charged $40, even though staff later sent someone to retrieve it. That is a useful warning: keep a firm grip, ask what happens if equipment goes into the water, and check the gear before setting off.

This detail does not cancel out the value of the rental, but it shows why you should not treat included equipment as risk-free. A quick question at the start may prevent an unpleasant charge later.

Food, shopping, and what is not included

Lunch is not part of the pass. You should budget separately for food, especially if you expect to stay for several hours. One strong comment praised the food and called the overall deal good, but the package information does not specify a lunch menu or meal price.

The drinks include juice and soft drinks, so you are not limited to alcohol. The minimum drinking age is 18. If you plan to use the open bar, pace yourself, drink water when available, and leave room for the snorkel and kayak.

Be cautious with shopping at the club’s shops. One person enjoyed the beach and service but felt overcharged for purchases and would not return to shop there. The practical lesson is simple: compare prices, ask for the total before paying, and treat the shopping area as optional. Your beach-club pass does not require you to buy anything.

This separation between the included experience and add-on spending helps you control the budget. Pay for the pass, decide in advance how much you want to spend on lunch and shopping, and you will have a clearer idea of the day’s real cost.

Timing the day around your activities

The experience is advertised with a four-hour open-bar pass, while the stop details also give a six-hour duration. That could allow time at the club beyond the bar period, but the wording is not fully clear. Confirm the schedule when you book or at check-in.

A sensible plan would be:

• Arrive and settle into the club.
• Complete the guided snorkel while you are fresh.
• Take the 30-minute kayak rental.
• Use the pool, hammock area, or lounge chairs.
• Order drinks and arrange lunch separately.
• Keep enough time for the taxi ride back to your port or hotel.

The beach club operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Since no pickup is included, you control your arrival and departure, but you also carry responsibility for getting back on time.

A group limit of 30 people is reasonable for a guided shore activity. It should be easier to hear instructions and move through the water than in a very large group. The club atmosphere, however, may vary with cruise schedules and the number of other people using the property.

Who will get the most from this Cozumel day

I would recommend Playa Uvas to you if you want a low-effort beach stop with drinks and a few included activities. It suits couples, families with adults, and small groups who prefer one organized location over a day spent moving between several attractions.

It is also a good fit if you are visiting Cozumel for the first time and want a gentle introduction to snorkeling. The gear, guide, and short session make the water activity approachable, while the pool and chairs give you an easy fallback.

You may want another experience if you need a wide, sandy beach, a long snorkel, a full meal, or a premium bar. The kayak session is only 30 minutes, and the snorkel is also limited to 30 minutes. This is a compact beach-club package, not a full-day marine expedition.

The pass can work well for cruise passengers because of the easy taxi connection and the return to the same meeting point. Just leave a generous time cushion before your ship’s departure. The club does not include transportation, and the pass does not remove the need to watch the clock.

Booking, cancellation, and final value

The ticket is mobile, and confirmation arrives when you book. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Inside that window, the payment is not refunded, and changes are not accepted.

The overall rating is 4.4 from 37 ratings, which fits the experience’s profile: strong service and good value for many people, with a few important limits. The highest praise centers on friendly staff, the reef snorkeling, the food available on site, and the number of amenities included for the price.

My biggest caution is package clarity. A $55 price has been displayed elsewhere with more amenities, while someone paying that amount through a booking channel felt they received only the basic package. Since your pass is listed at $45, read the inclusions carefully and ask what the ticket covers before paying for upgrades.

Should you book Playa Uvas?

Book it if you want a simple Cozumel beach-club day with four hours of domestic drinks, a guided snorkel, a short kayak session, pool access, hammocks, and lounge chairs. The price is fair when you use the activities and the bar, and attentive staff can make the stop feel pleasantly easy.

Skip it if your ideal day requires soft sand, an extensive snorkel, lunch included in the ticket, or a luxury drinks program. Before you commit, confirm the four-hour bar period, the longer listed stop duration, and the exact amenities attached to your ticket. Do that, and Playa Uvas becomes a practical, relaxed choice rather than a package that promises more than it delivers.

FAQ

Where is Playa Uvas located?

Playa Uvas is on Carretera a Chankanaab, 5 s/n, Zona Hotelera Sur, 77688 Cozumel, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

How do I get to Playa Uvas from the ferry or cruise port?

The beach club is a short taxi ride from the ferry or cruise port. Transportation to the club is not included in the pass.

How long is the open-bar access?

The pass includes four hours of access to the open domestic bar.

What drinks are included?

Included drinks include domestic beer, rum, tequila, margaritas, daiquiris, juice, and soft drinks.

Is snorkeling included?

Yes. The pass includes a 30-minute guided shore snorkel and snorkel equipment.

Is kayaking included?

Yes. You receive a 30-minute kayak rental.

Is lunch included?

No. Lunch is not included in the pass.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not accepted and are not refunded.