Just 300 metres from the beach in Playa del Carmen, Hotel Sol Playa offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies and sea views It is a 20-minute stroll along the beach to the shops and bars of Fifth Avenue The rooms and studios feature a fridge, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a DVD player Studios also have a well-equipped kitchenette A free continental breakfast is served daily You can also enjoy Mexican and Italian cuisine in the La 88 restaurant The Sol Playa offers information about the surrounding area and free parking is available nearby Xcaret Theme Park is just a 15-minute drive away, while the Mayan ruins of Tulum are around 45 minutes away