Essence at the Fives Beach 

An exclusive escape

Steps from the sparkling white sands and azure waters of the Riviera Maya, Essence at the Fives Beach offers an alluring mix of natural beauty, top-notch entertainment and state-of-the-art facilities.

Providing a unique experience, Essence at the Fives Beach is part of the Fives Beach Hotel & Residences resort. This family-friendly retreat certainly knows how to spoil its guests. Along with a paradise-perfect setting amidst tropical gardens, sugary sands and turquoise waters, there’s also several swimming pools, countless dining options and an endless supply of entertainment on offer. Whether you want to snorkel, swim or sightsee your way through the Riviera Maya or rotating between the pool, spa and bar sounds like your idea of heaven, Essence at the Fives Beach caters to both adventure and serenity-seekers alike.

Why we love Essence at the Fives Beach

  • Steps from the sparkling white sands and azure waters of the Riviera Maya, Essence at the Fives Beach offers an alluring mix of natural beauty, top-notch entertainment and state-of-the-art facilities.

  • An exclusive spot within the larger Fives Beach Hotel & Residences resort that provides spacious suites with room for all the family.

  • With a huge selection of restaurants, you can dine somewhere different every night.

  • Just a stone’s throw from the sand, you can be swimming, sunbathing or sandcastle-building in seconds.

4.5 stars
Nov - Apr
11 hours
A beachfront hotel on the Riviera Maya, located only 10 minutes from the charming town of Playa del Carmen. For the golf enthusiasts, the resort is within easy reach, only three miles, of the famous El Camaleon Mayakoba Golf Course.
Approx. 35 minutes’ transfer from Cancun airport.
All Inclusive, Suitable for children

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Essence at the Fives Beach

From £1,799 per person

  • tick7 nights
  • tickBoard Basis - All Inclusive
  • tickDeluxe Room
  • tickFly with British Airways from London Gatwick
  • tickIncludes a $555 resort credit voucher
  • tickFlights available from other UK airports - contact us for further details
  • tickBased on selected departures in June 2025

Rooms

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Diving & Watersports
  • Families

You’ll never have to dine at the same place twice with the resort’s extensive culinary offering. With 10 restaurants and 5 pop-up food corners, your taste buds are in for a treat. Serving up a selection of dishes from all over the world, you can be sampling sashimi one night and tucking into Thai the next. From casual toes-in-the-sand dining to elegant à la cartes, there’s something for every occasion too. As for drinks, there are 4 pool bars for those mid-swim refreshments and 4 signature bars for those evening aperitifs. Not forgetting a coffee shop to get that caffeine fix at all times of the day.

Natrura
Adults-only restaurant offering delicious grilled dishes accompanied by soft music in the background

Lizzards
Vegans and vegetarians will love this healthy food restaurant. Don’t worry, healthy menu doesn’t mean desserts aren’t an option

Chechen & Chakah
Dining unit which serves Mexican inspired snacks in the morning and switches it up for guests in the evening

Sea Olive
A fusion of local seafood flavours with Mediterranean cooking style complimented with a glass or two of wine

Mestitzo
Tantalise your tastebuds with authentic Mexican flavours

Flavours
Serving a variety of international dishes for breakfast and dinner makes this the perfect casual dining option for families

Muelle8
Beachfront restaurant creating classic Caribbean dishes

Oka Sushi
Freshly prepared sushi dishes with locally sourced ingredients

Koh Thai
Indulge in Thai favourites we all know and love, including Pad Thai and Thai curries

La Brasserie
Modern bistro ambience with a contemporary French feel

Arezzo
Italian inspired menu freshly prepared dishes cooked in an open kitchen

Zky Bar
Sleek sophisticated bar with an expansive lounge terrace overlooing the swimming pool and has the crystal blue waters as the backdrop

Breeze Burger
Snack restaurant in the prime location next to the pool where you can reenergise with a classic hamburger or sandwich

Bar Palmas
Providing drinks for all ages without having to leave the swimming pool

Cantina 1910
Traditional cantina bar offering the best Mexican drinks

Gin Bar
Sleek sophisticated bar inspired by premium cocktails

Marley Coffee
Relax in this laid back café environment, inspired by the legendary Bob Marley

Whats Included

All Inclusive • Food, drinks and snacks at Essence at the Fives Beach restaurants and bars except for Marley Coffee and the Ice Cream shop which are at an extra cost

The Spa by the Fives is a 15,000 square foot spa offering 11 treatment rooms, a beauty salon, hydrotherapy circuit and a bridal suite. You can indulge in a range of treatments carried out by skilled therapists including facials, body wraps and massages, all of which will be tailored to suit your needs.

There are 7 outdoor pools including 1 adults-only pool and 1 children’s pool with a playground. Thanks to the resort’s close proximity to Cenote Cristalino, the area is popular with swimmers, snorkelers and divers. The resort also has its own diving school, the Fives Dive Centre, where you’ll find a range of courses on offer to suit every level.

A great choice for the whole gang, Essence at the Fives Beach offers a range of family-friendly facilities. Along with an endless roster of entertainment and children’s menus, the resort also has its own Kids Club. Designed for ages 4-12, it features a children’s-only pool and playground. Teenagers can also enjoy an outdoor activities programme.

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