Experience boutique beachfront living in Mexico

For those who like their Caribbean escape with a little more character, The Fives Oceanfront offers boutique luxury right on the beachfront in Puerto Morelos. This former fishing village has kept a noticeably slower pace than some of the Riviera Maya’s larger resorts, with local restaurants, small shops, and the town’s leaning lighthouse all within easy reach. Back at the hotel, the atmosphere is equally laid-back, with contemporary design, plenty of space to switch off, and the Caribbean Sea taking centre stage.

Experience boutique beachfront living in Mexico

Suites designed for settling in

The Fives Oceanfront takes a residence-style approach to its accommodation, giving guests more room, privacy, and flexibility than a traditional hotel room. Better still, around 90% of its suites come with ocean views, so the Caribbean is rarely far from sight. The beachfront setting means you can move easily between your suite, the sand, and the hotel’s pools, while the adults-only rooftop pool is a quieter spot to spend an afternoon, with sweeping views across the sea and the rooftops of Puerto Morelos.

Beach days with a RoMarley twist

One of the hotel’s most distinctive spots is RoMarley Beach House, a beach club and restaurant inspired by Rohan Marley, son of reggae icon Bob Marley. With its toes-in-the-sand setting, music, cocktails, and Caribbean flavours, it adds an easy-going social side to a stay here. Sundays are particularly worth keeping free for the Sunday Fish Market, when fresh seafood takes over the menu and the beachfront setting makes a long, leisurely lunch feel like the natural way to spend the day.

Spa time or a cycle into town

There is plenty of temptation to stay by the water, but The Fives Oceanfront also makes it easy to explore beyond the hotel. Complimentary bikes are available for guests who want to cycle into the centre of Puerto Morelos, where you can stop by the main square, browse local shops, or head to the waterfront for a closer look at the town’s famous leaning lighthouse. Back at the hotel, Spa by The Fives offers a more indulgent change of pace, with luxurious treatments providing an excuse to slow things down even further.

To book your stay at The Fives Oceanfront, speak to your Travel Counsellor today.

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