Overview

Essence at the Fives Beach is an all-inclusive, beachfront hotel, located in Playa del Carmen on the Riviera Maya in Mexico. It offers spacious rooms, ten on-site restaurants, eight signature bars, four pools, a spa and a kids’ club.

Situated on half a mile of white sandy beach overlooking the Caribbean Sea, this beautiful hotel is surrounded by a tropical forest in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula. Located in Playa del Carmen, on Mexico’s famous Riviera Maya, Essence at the Fives Beach is a little over 30 miles from Cancun International Airport. The charming shop and restaurants of Playa del Carmen are approximately five miles from the hotel, while the renowned 18-hole El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course is just three miles away. The area provides many other popular attractions, including the Xaman Ha Ruins, Xcaret Park and Frida Kahlo Museum.

The hotel features generously sized rooms including one, two and three-bedroom residences, some with private rooftop lounge decks. The rooms feature LCD smart TVs with streaming apps, a king-size or two double beds, a daily stocked minibar and a furnished balcony or terrace to take in gorgeous views of the gardens and pools. Bathrooms offer a rain shower, double sinks, bath amenities, a hair dryer, magnifying vanity mirror, bathrobes and slippers.

Accommodation details

Address:

Camino Acceso Xcalacoco s/n Fracc.El
Limonar 1
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, C.P.
Cancun
Mexico
77710

Check-in Details:

Normal Check-in: 15:00
Normal Check-out: 12:00

Location:

37.0 mi / 59.6 km from city centre

General facilities

  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Laundry/Valet service
  • Sauna
  • Onsite laundry
  • Baby sitting
  • Spa
  • Children's nursery
  • Coffee shop
  • Concierge desk
  • Exercise gym
  • Internet services
  • Tennis court
  • Beauty shop/salon
  • Solarium
  • Ironing board
  • Currency exchange
  • 10 Restaurant
  • 8 Pool
  • Whirlpool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Outdoor pool
  • 1 Children's pool
  • 8 Lounges/bars
  • Pool Bar
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shop
  • Kids Club
  • Massage services
  • Safe deposit box
  • Elevators
  • Live entertainment
  • Steam bath

Other facilities

The hotel provides an incredible range of facilities for the entire family. There are eight pools, including two infinity pools, an adult-only heated pool and a children's pool at the Kids’ Club Playhouse. The private, sandy beach overlooks the Island of Cozumel, where you can relax on loungers just steps away from the Caribbean Sea. Adults have access to the 24/7 fitness centre, which is located on the second floor and is equipped with treadmills, bikes, ellipticals and free weights, as well as complimentary water, towels and mats. Fitness classes like HIIT are also on offer. For total relaxion, The Spa by The Fives offers massage, body treatments and facials. The Kids’ Club Playhouse welcomes little ones, providing fun, supervised activities, including fitness classes, arts and crafts, and video games, for kids ages 4 to 12 years old. Children will love the playground, toy room, kid's pool and the children's fitness centre with ropes, parallel bars, trampolines, springboards and large floor pads. Please note that some facilities may come with an additional local charge.

Dining information

An impressive 14 restaurants at Essence at the Five Beach, feature cuisines and flavours from across the globe. You can indulge in everything from beachside tacos and grilled seafood in the mangroves to modern French bistro dishes.

Try Tuscan cuisine with sweeping views of the sea at Arezzo or stop by Natura Day Club & Grill – both adult-only – for made-to-order ceviche. Families can head over to Flavours Restaurant for an international buffet dinner. Meanwhile, La Brasserie x Mestizo delivers authentic Mexican fare and iconic French cuisine, while Koh Thai x Oka-Sushi serve the flavours of the Far East. A selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes that go beyond bowls and salads are served at Lizzards. Dine in the warm indoor ambiance of Casa De Rosa (local charges apply).

You can also grab snacks throughout the day from one of the five pop-up food corners. Opt for burgers and sandwiches at Breeze Burger, a slice of pizza at Oriola Pizza or experience the true essence of the Yucatan Peninsula at Chechen & Chakah. There's also Caribbean-style snacks at Muelle Ocho and pop-up delights at Humo y Vino.

Be sure to stop by Dona Mary’s Tacos for made-to-order tacos or enjoy evening light bites paired with refreshing drinks at Mezcal & Sea, Oyster, Shells & Bubbles, Soul and Jazz and Caribbean Chill.

The hotel features a great selection of bars including a Gin Bar and the poolside Infinity Bar. Adults can enjoy tequila tastings and sing along to traditional Mexican folk music twice a week with a mariachi band at Cantina 1910 or head to the beach for freshly prepared coconuts at Filys Bar. Palms is a teens’ cocktail bar serving fun, alcohol-free mocktails, while adults can enjoy specially crafted cocktail beside the adult-only pool at Natura Bar. Marley Coffee serves up freshly brewed coffees using some of the finest blends from across the globe, Donatella offers you an incredible assortment of gelatos.

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