Playa del Carmen · PADI Certified · Train in cenotes
Become a certified diver in paradise. From $325 per person. We offer private open water certification course tours with complimentary pickup right from The Fives Downtown Hotel.
The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences, a Curio Collection by Hilton property, is a contemporary urban hotel on Avenida 10 Norte in central Playa del Carmen, offering rooftop pools and modern suites just a short walk from Fifth Avenue and the beach. It attracts independent travelers, couples, and design enthusiasts who prefer a boutique city-hotel feel over large resort grounds. The central Playa del Carmen address puts the best cenotes in the Yucatan just 20–25 minutes north by car.
Urban convenience meets underwater adventure when you pursue PADI certification from The Fives Downtown Hotel. The multi-day course includes pool training, classroom sessions, and open-water dives on Playa del Carmen's reef, priced at $400 with daily hotel pickup. The Curio Collection property's modern suites provide a comfortable base for study and rest between training days. By course end, you'll hold a certification recognized at dive sites worldwide.
Seth Dive picks you up at The Fives Downtown Hotel and drives approximately 20–25 minutes north to Crystalino, Chikin-Ha, and Chac Mool, or about 35–40 minutes south to Dos Ojos and The Pit near Tulum.
Getting your Open Water certification in the Riviera Maya is not just about earning your license — it is about learning to dive in one of the most beautiful underwater environments on the planet. Our Open Water course follows the internationally reco...
Hassle-free experience
Forget about renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads. Our free hotel pickup service means we come directly to The Fives Downtown Hotel in Playa del Carmen. Your guide will meet you in the lobby and handle everything from there.
Free
Hotel Pickup
From The Fives Downtown Hotel
4:1
Max Ratio
Divers per guide
20
Years
Of experience
6
Languages
We speak
Top cenote recommendations for guests staying at The Fives Downtown Hotel. Each one is easily reachable with our free pickup service.
No crowded boats or cattle-call tourism. Every tour is private or small group — just you, your group, and your guide.
We pick you up right at The Fives Downtown Hotel and drop you back after. No car rental needed.
Rated 4.9/5. 8,000+ happy customers. Travelers' Choice — 8 Years in a Row.
Professional-grade gear included with every tour. Just bring your swimsuit and a sense of adventure.
We speak English, Spanish, French, Italian, and more. Communicate comfortably in your language.
From first-time snorkelers to advanced divers, we have experiences tailored to every comfort level.
Staying at The Fives Downtown Hotel in Playa del Carmen? We will pick you up, take you to the most incredible sites in Mexico, and have you back at your hotel with stories that last a lifetime.
Open Water from $325 · Advanced from $259 · All gear included · Free hotel pickup