Hotel Esencia

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury resort with 3 restaurants, near Xpu-ha Beach

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When you stay at Hotel Esencia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Puerto Aventuras Marina and Xpu-ha Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and Beefbar Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 outdoor pools, a beach bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Suite (Jungle | Plunge Pool)

A modern bedroom with a bed, sofa, and a small table with books and fruit.

Suite (Jungle | Plunge Pool)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern villa with a pool, thatched-roof structures, and lush surrounding vegetation.

Suite (Rooftop | Wellness)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Suite (Jungle)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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A modern room with a bed under a canopy, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

Suite (Master Beach)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious room with a large bed, a dining area, and a view of the ocean.

Suite (Master Ocean)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Master Jungle)

A modern, minimalist hotel room with a bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.

Suite (Master Jungle)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (The Esencia)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view of trees, and decorative pineapples on the wall.

Suite (The Esencia)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a canopy bed, a white bathtub, and a colorful rug.

Suite (Beach)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (The Esencia Mansion)

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in front.

Room (The Esencia Mansion)

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, two sofas, a coffee table, and a TV.

Presidential Bungalow

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa, Private Pool

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool surrounded by dense tropical vegetation and a thatched-roof structure.

Villa, Private Pool

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Villa (Private | Yum Ha)

A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

Villa (Private | Yum Ha)

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera Cancún-Tulum Km. 265, Xpu-Ha, QROO, 77750

What's nearby

  • Cenote Azul - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cenote Cristalino - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ecopark Kantun Chi - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Xpu-ha Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Puerto Aventuras Marina - 4 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 72 min drive
  • Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) - 21 miles/33.8 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Mojado Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Capri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carey Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Captain Morgan - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Esencia

  • When you stay at Hotel Esencia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Puerto Aventuras Marina and Xpu-ha Beach. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or hydrotherapy, and Beefbar Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 outdoor pools, a beach bar, and a 24-hour fitness center.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 48 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Casa Maya]
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Children's club*

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free uncovered onsite valet parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Offsite

    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Esencia Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay. Amazing attention to detail. Food was fantastic. Staff genuinely cared. Loved it
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I had the most amazing time. Great hospitality.
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10/10 Exceptional

Charming and magical
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10/10 Exceptional

This was one of the most dreamy places I've ever visited. The grounds were gorgeous between the beach, the jungle, and the architecture. The service was unrivaled. Luxurious in every sense. Can't wait to come back!
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8/10 Very good

very big and comfortable room, small bathroom though
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely Amazing
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10/10 Exceptional

Hospedarte en el Hotel Esencia es como llegar a tu casa con tu familia, Asi nos hicieron sentir en nuestro 45 aniversario de casados, gracias a todos por lograr que pasemos unas vacaciones inolvidables , gracias a Juan Carlos por sus atenciones
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Esencia is an absolute gem! Hands down my favorite 5 star property we have ever stayed at. It’s great for both families and couples. Beef Bar restaurant, although very expensive, is unreal and worth every penny! The beach is perfect and the lagoon Manatee tour with Pansqual is a must! A few minor complains are that we were charged a ghastly price for a second round of covid testing after our original flight was canceled so we had to retest. The tests were only advertised as complimentary all over their social media and website. Also don’t expect immediate 5 star service as staffing is quite sparse due to COVID-19 (which is understandable). With that being said I give the property 5 stars without question and would highly recommend to everyone!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Best. Place. Ever. Everything and everyone was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Lovely stay. The property is very nice. The pools are great, the beach is awesome. Really nice beach. Service was great. Food was great. Gym was fabulous. Highly recommend to those going to the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just Amazing !!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place

Beautiful property, one of the finest in the world, not for corporate people
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful get away

It was amazing. Staff was wonderful, service was great. Food was excellent. V luxurious, perfect for family get away, which is what we were looking for and hoping for. We thought we would e plots the Mayan ruins and Tulum, but it was hard to tear ourselves away from the hotel. The beach was fantastic and although it was spring break, there was always seating at the restaurants.
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8/10 Very good

Hörligt men dyrt

Fantastiskt hotel. Våra rum var fantastiska men hade inte varit alls lika nöjd om jag hamnat i djungelrumnen. God mat, trevlig personal och vacker strand. Roligt att göra utflykter till närområdet. Funkade bra med vanlig taxi men fråga om priset först.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Esencia in August.

Great small hotel. Couldn't control the thunderstorms & sargasso blooms though. They did a valiant effort sweeping it up on a daily basis. Staff exceeded expectations which is hard to do on a high dollar hotel. We'll definitely return.
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10/10 Exceptional

EXCELLENT STAY! This is our third time at Esencia and it just gets better! Always excited to find a great deal here in Expedia and excited to head back to Esnecia next year!
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8/10 Very good

Exclusif

Magnifique endroit - excellent service- très exclusif Prix de la restauration prohibitif. Bon mais pas exceptionnel
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10/10 Exceptional

Almost private Italian Villa on beach in Mexico

29 room Italian Villa style along a beautiful seems pristine coastline in eastern Mexico. Staff and service was fantastic. Every need we had was met immediately. Beachfront was very private and super comfortable cabanas. Plenty of shade when we needed it. Even found a little cove about 100 yards down that was super clear water and no waves. Very cool and private spot. Rooms super clean daily. Loved the sound system in the rooms with great music on a supplied mini ipod. Very nice touch. Had a private "wading pool" that was surrounded by jungle tree plants. Super private. We had a couple of issues with the "pool". Ours was more like a hot tub size and the heater function was difficult to figure out. Had a plunger and we never knew if it was working so we had to call the (excellent) staff to get the heat turned on. Again great response from the staff. Only other issue was the restaurant food was not up to the tastes of a high quality place like this and the prices a bit high for the flavors we experienced in the nights we dined. But, again superb service!
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel location. US prices.

Very nice hotel location. Beautiful room. Nice staff. Some need training on keeping the hotel premises clean, and avoid the "it is not my job" syndrome (they prefer to leave dirty things behind than collecting them). Not a fit star service. There is a dangerous reef on the right side of the beach, in shallow waters. Got hurt by sharp rocks. Staff did not mention upon arrival. Prices here are not "mexican" but at par with top hotels in America or US...strange compared to other nice hotels in Mexico. Indeed all prices are in US dollars and you are required to pay in US$...in Mexico, a country with its own pesos.
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6/10 Good

Too expensive for what you get

The property is very pleasant but at $800 per night you would expect a higher quality hotel. Rooms lack some basic amenities like hairdryers and bath caps. There is a lack of detail on the service (no turndown service). I told the staff when I made the reservation that this was my anniversary and that I wanted my room decorated for the occasion, they assured me they would do so. They didn't do anything at all. Not when we got to the hotel nor the following nights. I requested a special dinner in a setting overlooking the ocean (this was suggested by the concierge). They miscommunicated somehow and placed us on a different location. The table was very poorly lit when the sun sat down. We had to use our phones lights to see. I general the experience is not up to the level of the price they charge.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our 5th visit and as wonderful as always

This was our 5th visit to Esencia. We got married here 4 years ago and keep coming back. It is the perfect balance of understated beauty with warm, impeccable service (and the MOST delicious food). The new owner is really taking care to maintain the uniqueness of the property, while also making improvements. New furniture, new bath products, updated menus are just a few. The changes are lovely. We cannot say enough how special Esencia is. We recommend it to everyone we know.
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10/10 Exceptional

hotel proche d' une trés belle plage

Pour des voyageurs qui aiment le calme, l' intimité, l' attention du personnel, c' est le lieu idéal. Pour ceux qui connaissent la chaine Aman, cela pourrait presque être l' équivalent au Méxique. Le label SLH n' est pas usurpé pour cet établissement.
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet Hideaway...time & place to decompress

A very short trip for us, but we will be returning. A nice relaxed vibe. A low key, understated and well kept property. If you don't want the large resort and love peace & tranquility, this place is it. Beautiful clean beach. Very hospitable staff. The food was excellent. One must have the juevos mortulenos at breakfast. The room's decor is very simple..all in white. very calm and clean. Great smelling all natural soaps, shampoo & body oil. Nice music selection in the ipods. Excellent massage at the Spa. One must do the morning yoga. I did Anusara yoga with Olga. She was a wonderful teacher. The pools are long enough to do some laps if you want a little exercise. The pain au chocolat in the early morning pastry basket was to die for. Don't step away from the basket or the birds will come and get them. The bungalows are nestled into the natural fauna. I saw several typed of birds, iguanas, squirrels and even a slim, fast garden snake. You get the full experience here....you get to be surrounded by nature and have the comfort of luxury accommodations
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxury boutique bliss

Hotel Esencia is a serene boutique hotel nesseled in the middle of the forrest. The grounds were beautiful and well maintained. The beach had a ton of seaweed but you feel like you are the only one on the beach as the hotel is not flanked by big hotels which made it so enjoyable. The food is truly amazing. Not a detail was missed by the staff. Hotel Escenia is a gem and a first class experience!