We were thrilled to return to The Fives Beachfront Resort for the third time! This small boutique, adults only resort offers the quiet space and amenities needed for that restful time away from home. Ambassadors Luis and Jamie greeted us with refreshing drinks during check-in and assured us of a warm stay to come. Each morning we received a menu of the day’s events, activities, and restaurants available for dining. Restaurant and pool staff checked-in throughout our daily routine to make sure all our needs were met. Day and night maids provided excellent services along with the beverage cart staff who made sure our fridge was stocked with everything we may want.
Next door, our sister resort “The Fives Hotel & Residences” offered many restaurants, bars and coffee houses to choose from each day. Our favorite spot was Koh-Thai, an Asian restaurant (thank you Carlos for 5-star services)! Shuttles are available for transport throughout the resorts. Onsite, the Santa Sierna offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Breakfasts were fantastic as were the lunch specials offering the “catch of the day” providing a variety of fresh fish options and all the Langostino you can eat! Thank you to the dishwashers, pot scrubbers, prep cooks, line cooks, and chefs – we appreciate your dedication to providing a wonderful experience to travelers. We were always treated with a cheery Buenos Dias and smiling face by hostesses, bartenders and dining staff including Ricardo, Fernando, Eduardo, Gustavo, Richard and Lucas – 5 stars!!!
Looking out from the restaurant is the pool area. On the left side are the padded lounge chairs, umbrellas, and tables with chairs. In the center is the pool, it slopes down to shoulder height with enough space not to feel crowded. A small island sits in the pool with seating, and room for drinks. The right side has a shallow area with Adirondack chairs. Pool water was chilly/cold in the morning but warm by noon. I like it cold my wife likes it warm. Plenty of towels were available. Excellent pool service for food and drinks.
Our studio room was well equipped with a comfortable king size bed, well stocked mini-fridge, French-press coffee equipment, an outside patio with table and chairs, and a view of the pool, beachfront, and the Caribbean. Our mornings were spent having coffee and watching the sunrise in the cool of the morning. The room was kept clean all week as it was on the first day. The min-bar was stocked daily with soda, drinks, and beer. The coffee station had bottled water to brew with, and an assortment of coffees. Fresh towels are provided twice each day.
Unfortunately, this is the time of year when sargassum washes up on the beaches. It is a great white sand beach, and a hard working crew were able to handle the sargassum. The Bali Beds were on a flat stretch of beach that was kept up for guests, including food, and drink service. The main beach, like all beaches in Mexico, are open to the public but was pretty quiet during our stay. On previous trips we enjoyed watching fisherman, and families have picnics on the beach. The grounds were always kept up. Hallways were swept and mopped. The walk ways were blown clean with a gas blower that was loud. Thank you to your work that made us enjoy our stay. 4 star (blower), quiet blower 5 star.
And finally, please remember to tip generously. While the resort is an all-inclusive, tips are not included in those costs. Resort workers have families, children and often parents to support and depend on our generosity. If you can afford to come here you have $$$, their living wage depends on you!
