Pack your shades and your best beach vibes because The Beachfront by The Fives in Mexico is calling – and trust us, you won’t want to leave it on read. This adults-only, ocean-kissing escape on Riviera Maya’s Xcalacoco Beach is where laid-back luxury meets barefoot elegance. Think boutique cool with a side of Caribbean heat. Picture this: you, lounging in a swanky suite with uninterrupted sea views, a private plunge pool, and a cocktail in hand. The rooms are more ‘Instagram goals’ than ‘standard hotel’. Even the mini-bar gets the VIP treatment – fully stocked and ready to roll. Dining here isn’t just eating; it’s a flavour-packed adventure. Expect fresh-off-the-boat seafood, sizzling local specialties, and cocktails so good they deserve their own passport. The beachfront restaurant is perfect for candle-lit dinners, while the bar mixes magic into every mojito. Ready to relax? Hit the spa (located next door at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences) for a massage that’ll melt your worries faster than the Mexican sun. Feeling adventurous? Dive into snorkelling, explore the nearby cenotes, or wander Playa del Carmen’s buzzing streets – just 10 minutes away.
Amenities
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Internet Access
Restaurant
Room Service
Spa
Swimming Pool
Beachfront location
Where is it
Sat on the pristine shores of Xcalacoco Beach in the Riviera Maya, and 10 minutes from downtown Playa del Carmen. Transfer time from Cancun Airport: 40 minutes.
Hotel information
43 rooms styled with contemporary furnishings. All have flat-screen TV, stocked mini-bar, modern bathrooms and 1 king bed. Garden View rooms sleep maximum 2 adults.
All Inclusive option: includes onsite food and beverages (some restrictions may apply).
Oceanview Rooms sleep maximum 2 adults.
Beachfront Suites feature a private beachfront terrace or balcony area and full views of the ocean, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Beachfront Swimup Suites boast a private pool and an oceanfront terrace, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
The Presidential Suite enjoys Caribbean Sea views, spacious living area, expansive bathroom and closet space, sleeping maximum 2 adults.
Daily shuttle service to Essence at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences.
Santa Sirena (beachfront restaurant and beach club, serving Mexican fusion cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Access to 10 restaurants and 8 bars at Essence at The Fives Beach.
Infinity pool. Spa services* (located next door at Essence at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences). Beach Pilates, Culinary and Mixology workshops.
Access to Essence at The Fives Beach Hotel amenities. Ambassador service. Room service*.
Please note: a travel tax of $11 per adult (over 15 years old) applies when visiting the Mexican state Quintana Roo. The payment can be made prior to travel, upon arrival or during the stay, as the tax will be imposed upon departure. There is also an additional Environmental Sanitation Tax of $3.72 USD per room, per night (payable locally, subject to change).
* Denotes local charge.
Based on 109 reviews
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Best vacation we’ve ever had!
Dec 24, 2024_W496LV
One of the best vacations we’ve ever had!!! And this boutique resort is a true gem- exquisite, remote and absolutely stunning! We’ve been to many all inclusives before but first time in this kind of a La carte experience and it was fantastic!! The service is top-notch, the staff is so caring and friendly, the food is amazing, you feel fully…
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One of the best vacations we’ve ever had!!! And this boutique resort is a true gem- exquisite, remote and absolutely stunning! We’ve been to many all inclusives before but first time in this kind of a La carte experience and it was fantastic!! The service is top-notch, the staff is so caring and friendly, the food is amazing, you feel fully relaxed and recharged. If you have a chance to spend your vacation in the Fives Hotels/ Beachfront- don’t even think, just go and you’ll never regret it!
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Wonderful
Dec 23, 2024J2620ITlisas
We had a wonderful trip! The Beachfront gave you the best of both worlds. Small hotel with all the rooms facing the beach. The food was delicious the staff were incredible. And if you wanted variety and a larger place, you could go right next door.
Bliss at the Beachfront
Dec 21, 2024Kristi S
Nothing but amazing things to say here.
The service is next level - all staff are amazing, so kind and sweet.
The food is delicious
Very boutique vibe
Super clean
Everything is fresh and new
You can use the sister property facilities but if you like small and quaint no need to, but night life is there for sure not here - easy to get over in a…
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Nothing but amazing things to say here.
The service is next level - all staff are amazing, so kind and sweet.
The food is delicious
Very boutique vibe
Super clean
Everything is fresh and new
You can use the sister property facilities but if you like small and quaint no need to, but night life is there for sure not here - easy to get over in a golf cart
The catch of the day or the steaks by the pool were amazing.
Beach front is minimal pool is so clean and fabulous
Everything super easy to access
We stayed in the larger bungalow in the garden view it was fantastic!
I am sitting in the airport thinking about next time ☺️
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Even better than the pictures!
Dec 16, 2024Emma V
It was the most attentive staff and a beautiful stay. The beach was beautiful and the food was fantastic. The rooms were exactly as described and the bed was very comfortable. I truly cannot recommend it enough. If you’re looking for a luxurious, relaxing all-inclusive experience this is the place to go!
Great location with great staff.
Dec 13, 2024Benson_WooLincoln, United Kingdom
So first of all, it is the staff that make this property with their superb personalities and attention to your stay. Kevin behind the bar is always cheery and under pressure a lot of the time and Jennifer in the restaurant always has a smile on her face. Jorge commands that breakfast trolley like no one else I have ever seen! Try his green juice!…
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So first of all, it is the staff that make this property with their superb personalities and attention to your stay. Kevin behind the bar is always cheery and under pressure a lot of the time and Jennifer in the restaurant always has a smile on her face. Jorge commands that breakfast trolley like no one else I have ever seen! Try his green juice! ;-)
The property is of a boutique nature and it's sister property next door is where you go if you want to have a more crowded, loud and multi restaurant option. It wasn't for us although we did eat in the French restaurant one evening and the meal was good. Three themed taster menu options are available on three separate evenings which you will need to pre-book to allow the kitchen to know in advance for numbers and we did not have a bad meal there once. If there is a function on next door, they do seem to draw on staff from this property which does put the restaurant under a lot of pressure and service can be affected as we found but, this is not the fault of the staff. This is purely down to management of personnel numbers vs overheads.
I did note that one review cites a dirty pool and whilst this may have been the case, there was some windy and wet weather that passed through and if there are a lot of people in the pool, this is likely to happen. Staff are up early cleaning the pool as we witnessed so I think this is down to circumstance only. We didn't have a problem getting waiter service either so I think this must have been an unfortunate stand alone experience. A good number of fellow guests did say that they return here often.
This will be a great vacation for you to relax and enjoy some quality quiet time. If you want something a little more up beat, go next door and the shuttle is available to you for transportation there and back.
We really enjoyed our stay here and would return
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Best vacation we’ve ever had!