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Accommodation - Essence at the Fives Beach - Pool view - Cancun

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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 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. Upgrade to an Epic Collection room for exclusive benefits including private a check-in experience, unlimited restaurant reservations, a welcome cocktail, premium amenities, a pillow menu and an upgraded minibar, as well as access to a complimentary 30-minute hydrotherapy session (once per day) and a shuttle service to and from Playa del Carmen and Puerto Morelos.

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
4 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 seven outdoor pools, including 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. 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 ten 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 (adult-only for dinner). Try Tuscan cuisine with sweeping views of the sea at Arezzo or stop by Natura Day Club & Grill (adult-only) for made-to-order ceviche. At Sea Olive, enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean or head over to the family-friendly Flavours Restaurant for international buffet breakfast and dinner. La Brasserie delivers iconic French fare, while Koh Thai and Oka Sushi Bar serve the flavours of the Far East. Dine poolside at Mestizo or in the warm indoor ambiance of La 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 Love Pizza or Mexican bites from Chechen & Chakah. There's also Caribbean-style snacks at Muelle 8 and pop-up delights at Humo y Vino.

The hotel features eight bars including a Gin Bar and the swim-up bar, Palmas. The Breeze Bar is a beachfront bar at the infinity pool, and adults can enjoy tequila tastings and sing along to traditional Mexican folk music twice a week with a mariachi band at Cantini 1910. Zky Bar offers an upscale lounge ambiance with stunning views of the Caribbean. Order refreshments poolside from Manglar Bar or pick up chilled smoothies, sweet treats and fresh coffee from Natura Bar. The Marley Coffee Shop also serves up crisp coffees using some of the finest blends from across the globe.

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