The Money Bar Beach Club

Like others said, extreme unprofessional waiters, pushing for tips and lie in your face. Refuse to call a taxi and lie in your face said he did call. Also lie about taxi fair price range. Other employee such as hosts are very nice and kind, would help you get taxi. This place has shower and restroom, you can also cook your catch/fish here for 200 peso per fillet. It will come with fry and chip, chip on the other hand is really good! lol Be ware of strange service, 90 peso for water and they do not tell you when you ask they just bring it. Also double check your receipt they double charge water for me 180 peso for water...can you believe it..... It seems every thing is outdoor no ac. I believe both dollar and peso are accepted here. As for credit cards I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND you to use it here.

Amazing beach club with zero entry fee—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! Our cab driver tried to steer us toward an all-inclusive spot, claiming there was a fee here, but we trusted our gut and headed to the Money Bar. Glad we did. The water is crystal clear and sargassum-free, perfect for snorkeling or just a swim. The vibe is super chill, with both tables and lounge chairs available, and even though it was lively, it never felt overcrowded. Shoutout to Pino, our server—he was absolutely on point the entire time, keeping our drinks coming without us even having to ask. Not sure why others have complained about service, because ours was excellent from start to finish. All in all, a perfect place to unwind by the water. Highly recommend!

If I were solely rating the food and location, I would give 5 stars; however, unfortunately, the service didn’t meet that same level of standard. Let’s start with the pros: the location is stunning! There is a beautiful patio where you can dine right in front of the ocean. Want to take a dip? No problem—there’s a staircase into the water where many people swim and snorkel, and it’s very clear (no seaweed!). There are also a few beach beds for you to relax and soak up the sun. While it’s not an actual beach, the area they’ve recreated with sand and beach chairs works well. The food was delicious—we ordered the grilled red snapper and it was big enough to feed two people. Where things took a downturn was the service. They had a two-for-one offer running, and our group of four ordered Aperol spritzes. Instead of bringing one drink per person (and the second round later), they brought eight all at once. Not only did that feel excessive and wasteful, but the drinks were watered down. I’d much rather pay full price for a well-made cocktail than compromise on quality for the sake of a deal. What made the experience worse was the server’s insistence that we leave a 30% tip, despite the lackluster service. My message to the management of this lovely establishment is to be more conscious of the small details that can impact the overall guest experience. The setting and food are wonderful—but the service should enhance, not detract from, the experience.

I wasn't sure what to expect at first as I've heard The Money Bar had a bad rap but this was where we boarded our snorkeling trip. The restaurant is like a large open gazebo type place with bar and amazing food. Food was expensive but portions are large and one can use the facilities to swim/ snorkel, shower and use the restrooms. There are lounging chairs and umbrellas as well. Menu has a wide range of food choices, along with drinks, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. The rocky beach at both sides of the restaurant are public. The restaurant has a small dock which Top Cozumel Tours company uses for its boat tours. Great to take the tour (we booked through Viator) and have a meal, swim/snorkel, and then change at the Money Bar. The service was wonderful and people were super friendly. Enrique was very attentive and friendly. Bb Easy to hail a taxi here if going back to the ferry ports or anywhere on the island. The Money Bar and Top Cozumel Tours are highly recommended!!! 👌

We stopped by this place after I did some reading. Taxi driver didn’t want to take me there. I see why, they don’t rip you off. The food was amazing, and so was the service. They didn’t charge an admission price and there is a large sign displaying this at the entrance. My back was hurting and luckily I was approached by an unassuming 4 foot something Mexican lady for a massage. She gave me the best massage of my life. I first decided on a 30 minute and opted to change to an hour midway. The snorkeling is amazing and all the excursions are dropping off folks right off the beach to snorkel. Plenty of friendly fish and coral. The bathrooms are neat and clean and they provide showers. I will return on my next visit.

We always have a wonderful time in Playa del Carmen the locals are friendly and welcoming. Another place we enjoy visiting is Cozumel because of its turquoise waters and colorful fish.

Free admission!! Don't let them try and trick ya! You pay for snorkeling (not sure how much, we brought our own) and food. We got amazing massages right there, on the beach! Amazing view, water and staff were awesome! We will be back!

Amazing location! We stopped here and snorkled all day. We were right out in the beach area and were able to order ceviche and drinks and it was amazing. Showers and clean bathrooms and the snorkelling was good, saw lots of fish. Only negative was our server Roberto forgot who we were. After serving our first round he forgot about ordering a fajita. I would have rated a 5 if not for the poor service.