About this property
Accommodation category
Hôtel
Colorful boutique stay on 5th Avenue, a 5-minute walk to the beach, with rates well below the city center average.
The Quinto Sol Boutique Hotel is located on 5th Avenue, the central pedestrian artery of Playa del Carmen, just steps from the shops, restaurants, and the beach. This intimate three-star property occupies a colorful, authentically styled building and is ideal for travelers who want to be in the heart of the action without paying the premium rates of the large Riviera Maya resorts.
The location
Staying on the 5th Avenue (5a Avenida) means you are less than a five-minute walk from the ocean and have the entire downtown area at your doorstep as soon as you step outside. The trade-off: the street is lively and can get noisy at night. If you are sensitive to noise, request a room facing the interior courtyard when booking.
Rooms and comfort
The rooms feature thoughtful decor for this category, including warm tones, wood furniture, and local Mexican artisan details. Air conditioning and Wi-Fi are standard in every room. The space remains modest, as is common in city-center boutique hotels. Expect functional sleeping quarters rather than sprawling suites.
Services and perks
The hotel offers a terrace or common area to relax between outings, and the staff is frequently highlighted for their helpfulness and local recommendations. There is no big pool or on-site restaurant, but the high concentration of excellent dining options surrounding the hotel more than makes up for it. The small pool on the terrasse is more than welcome to relax.
Who it is for
The highlights
- Central position on 5th Avenue, beach within walking distance
- Boutique atmosphere with curated Mexican decor
- Responsive staff with good local advice
- Solid value for money in the center of Playa del Carmen
Things to know before booking
- The pool is too small to swim
- Compact rooms, not ideal for long stays with heavy luggage
- Lively street: noise possible in the evening for street-facing rooms
Friendly tip: When booking, specify that you would like a room facing the patio or the interior if you plan on going to bed early. 5th Avenue rarely quiets down before midnight.
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*Prices and information are indicative and subject to change.
In Playa del Carmen, you can find giant hotel complexes right on the Caribbean Sea, with huge pools and all-inclusive packages. If that is what you are looking for, keep looking.
The Quinto Sol is a small establishment that does not look like much from the outside, but it turns out to be very pleasant on the inside.
Around a central courtyard dominated by an exotic tree, the welcoming rooms are spread over 2 or 3 floors. The small pool on the terrace is very nice for cooling off.
Regarding the location, the hotel is about a 5-minute walk from the beach, and about 10 minutes from the very center of town, where the nightclubs crank up the decibels. For the sake of your sleep, you will be happy not to be too close to that chaos!
Finally, the owners, who are sometimes at the front desk, seem really nice. And for me, that counts. If I am going to pay for lodging, I might as well know who the money is going to!