Cancun, Mexico
Cancún, perched on Mexico’s dazzling Caribbean coast, is the ultimate tropical playground – where powdery white sands, turquoise waters, and all-inclusive luxury meet ancient history and vibrant nightlife. Located in the Yucatán Peninsula, Cancún is famed for its picture-perfect beaches, crystal-clear sea, and buzzing Hotel Zone filled with beachfront resorts, restaurants, and clubs. But beyond the sunlounger, Cancún offers so much more: explore nearby Mayan ruins
like Chichén Itzá and Tulum, swim in magical cenotes(natural sinkholes), or sail off to Isla Mujeres for a laid-back day in paradise. Whether you're looking for pure relaxation, cultural discovery, or a touch of adventure – Cancún has it all, wrapped up in sunshine and warm Mexican hospitality.
Top things to do in Cancún:
- Relax on iconic beaches like Playa Delfines or Playa Norte (Isla Mujeres)
- Discover ancient Mayan cities like Chichén Itzá or Tulum
- Swim, snorkel or dive in natural cenotes and coral reefs
- Enjoy vibrant nightlife in the Hotel Zone or a sunset cruise on the lagoon
- Indulge in all-inclusive luxury with beachfront dining and spa days
4* The Fives Downtown
In Cancun, Mexico - Caribbean Coast, Mexico
The Fives Downtown goes big on style – from its rooftop pool to its restaurants.
With a spot near the beach and surrounded by restaurants and shops, this hotel lands you right in the thick of things. It only takes a couple of minutes to walk to the sand, and you’ll pass handfuls of places to eat and drink along the way.
At the hotel itself, the rooftop pool’s one of the highlights. The dining scene’s worthy of a shout-out, too – two restaurants tick off Italian and Mediterranean fare. And there’s a bar with more than 100 different tequilas to pick from.
All rooms here have air-con, Wi-Fi and a safe. Deluxe doubles sleep up to 2 people. However if you are travelling with a larger party you can opt for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment, these also come with a lounge and dining area. Just so you know, kitchen utensils* can be hired per day.
Things centre around the roof terrace here. It comes with an infinity pool and The Fives Rooftop restaurant. There’s a Mexican bar serving 100 different types of tequila, plus a coffee place. And for some me-time, you can hit the gym or book a spa session*.
On Mexico’s sun-soaked Caribbean coast, Playa del Carmen – or just Playa – was popularised by backpackers who came for its spotless beaches and coral reefs. This mellow fishing town has developed quickly in the space of a few years with an extra cluster of hotels in Playacar to the south of town. But it’s still a world apart from swaggering Cancun, its nearest neighbour up the coast. Just so you know, beaches along this stretch of coastline can have a build-up of seaweed called sargassum. It’s a natural phenomenon influenced by ocean currents and seasonal weather patterns in the Caribbean, so it can be hard to predict when it’ll arrive. When there’s a lot of sargassum, hotel teams work continuously to keep the beaches as clean as possible.
