Starting at:
¥178,216
¥242,374 total with taxes per/nt
Apr 13
Apr 14
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Hotel Esencia

Carretra Tulum - Cancun KM 265, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Xpu Ha
51 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Quiet
Three MICHELIN Keys · An extraordinary stay
A mere forty miles south of the glitz and hustle of Cancún lies a decidedly more relaxed section of the Riviera Maya. But usually wherever there are blinding white sand beaches and water so clear you can discern the precise shade of your toenail polish, the developers are close behind. Even this far down the coast, the discriminating traveler needs to do a little legwork to escape the generic experience of the all-inclusive chain resort. Enter the Hotel Esencia, an intimate beachside escape, an antidote to the tacky high-rise hotels elsewhere on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.

The main structure at the Esencia, a converted home of a European duchess, houses a handful of guest rooms; other accommodations range from the Jungle Suites, surrounded by beachside gardens, to free-standing beachfront bungalows. Whatever the extent of your splurge, though, you’d have to be a duchess yourself not to feel pampered at Esencia.

Like other resorts in the area, the Esencia organizes excursions like snorkeling, horseback riding, jungle walks, and windsurfing. One unique offering, though, is the organic spa, using principles of ancient medicine. And Hotel Esencia features not one restaurant, but three: the Mexican-Mediterranean Mistura, the Japanese Taiyo, and an outpost of the global steakhouse brand Beefbar.

Location

Hotel Esencia
Carretra Tulum - Cancun KM 265, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Xpu Ha

Guest Score & Reviews

Scores are on a 20-point scale, from verified guest reviews. The quality score helps ensure that our selection stays fresh and vital.

Rafael
Stayed September 2024

The personnel were so nice to give me an upgrade. I had not stayed in you hotel for quite a while and I liked what they did with the property of the old Al Cielo hotel. Very well integrated into the original Esencia.

jennifer
Stayed over two years ago

Gorgeous rooms and grounds, thoughtful service, and sense of privacy. I saw other guests occasionally but the entire hotel and experience is designed so that it feels like your own resort. The beach is amazing!

paul
Stayed over two years ago

Great, private get-away.

rob
Stayed over two years ago

Serene and beautiful setting all of a high standard. Removed from the chaos of neighbouring Playa del Carmen and Tulum towns

Rooms & Rates

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Apr 13
Apr 14
Adult
1
Children
0
Room
1

Jungle Suite

  • Fits 2 people
  • 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
  • 742 ft²/69 m².

Views: Garden.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Rain shower
  • Safe
  • Soaking tub
  • Television
  • Terrace / balcony
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

Jungle Suite With Plunge Pool

  • Fits 2 people
  • 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds
  • 742 ft²/69 m².

Views: Garden.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Plunge pool
  • Rain shower
  • Safe
  • Soaking tub
  • Television
  • Terrace / balcony
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

Rooftop Wellness Suite

  • Fits 2 people
  • 1090 ft²/101 m².

Views: Garden.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Complimentary minibar
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Plunge pool
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Terrace / balcony
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

Master Suite

  • Fits 2 people
  • 1 King Bed
  • 947 ft²/88 m².

Views: Partial ocean, partial sea or pool.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Terrace / balcony
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

Beach Suite

  • Fits 2 people
  • 1 King Bed
  • 1100 ft²/102 m².

Views: Ocean or sea.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

Master Beach Suite

  • Fits 2 people
  • 1 King Bed
  • 900 ft²/83 m².

Views: Sea.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Patio
  • Phones
  • Plunge pool
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

Pool Villa

  • Fits 4 people but not more than 2 adults
  • 1 King Bed
  • 1130 ft²/105 m².

Views: Sea or pool.

Includes:

  • Adjoining room on request (charges apply)
  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Crib (on request)
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • International channel
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Rain shower
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Terrace / balcony
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

The Esencia Suite

  • Fits 2 people
  • 500 ft²/46 m².

Views: Partial ocean or partial garden.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Plunge pool
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Terrace / balcony
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

Presidential Bungalow

  • Fits 2 people
  • 1 King Bed
  • 1000 ft²/92 m².

Views: Ocean or sea.

Includes:

  • Air conditioning
  • CD player
  • Closet
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • IPod docking station
  • Minibar
  • Minifridge
  • Phones
  • Rollaway bed (on request)
  • Safe
  • Television
  • Turndown service
  • Wake up service

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