Title: Hotel Esencia Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Esencia Travelers find beachfront relaxation at the pool or wellness center with massages and manicures, while beach volleyball adds active fun to this ocean retreat ## Photo gallery for Hotel Esencia ![On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers - Hotel Esencia (Xpu-Ha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/fd005c9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Poolside bar - Hotel Esencia (Xpu-Ha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/f1632666.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hotel Esencia (Xpu-Ha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/b298955a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Esencia (Xpu-Ha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/ea084a4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 restaurants, breakfast served - Hotel Esencia (Xpu-Ha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/0b1f6cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Esencia welcomes guests to its luxury oceanfront with stunning white sand beaches. Enjoy beach volleyball, kayaking, or yoga classes. The spa offers rejuvenating massages, and three restaurants serve meals all day. Families love the free in-room WiFi and range of activities. VIP Access ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £1,676 includes taxes & fees 5 Jan - 6 Jan VIP Access ### Get more when you're a member - Save 15% or more on select VIP Access properties when you reach Silver tier or above - Experience top-rated quality and exceptional service - Get an in-stay perk at select properties, plus free room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out when available [Learn more](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vipaccess) ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 3 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 4 - Jan 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-09&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=1172376&PinnedHotelID=1172376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds 2 beds Showing 12 of 12 rooms ### View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/3dc685cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite, 1 King Bed (Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool) 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Furnished patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 743 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Jungle) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/29a342eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Jungle) 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Furnished patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - 1023 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Master Beach) ![Suite (Master Beach) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/e2fa3622.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Master Beach) ### Highlights Furnished patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 1238 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Beach view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Master) ![Suite (Master) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/2c1ab6b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Master) ### Highlights Furnished patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding - 753 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Beach) ![Suite (Beach) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/c5dad1a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Beach) ### Highlights Furnished patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - 1130 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Villa (Pool) ![View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/c139e50d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa (Pool) ### Highlights Garden Furnished patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning - 3617 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa) ![Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/4f45bfba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa) ### Highlights Garden Furnished patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning - 4467 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 8 - 4 King Beds and 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Presidential Bungalow ![Presidential Bungalow | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/c602f19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Presidential Bungalow ### Highlights Garden Furnished patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available - 1399 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Rooftop Wellness) ![Suite (Rooftop Wellness) | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/a91e7d18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Rooftop Wellness) ### Highlights Garden Furnished patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV - 1850 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (Master Jungle) ![Suite (Master Jungle) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/c7a9a012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (Master Jungle) ### Highlights Garden Furnished patio Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Flat-screen TV - 1076 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Suite (The Esencia) ![Suite (The Esencia) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/8a88b3b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite (The Esencia) ### Highlights Garden Furnished patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning - 2131 sq ft - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ### View all photos for Room (The Esencia Mansion) ![Room (The Esencia Mansion) | Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1180000/1172400/1172376/75c469f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (The Esencia Mansion) ### Highlights Garden Furnished patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Private indoor hot tub - 53820 sq ft - Partial ocean view - Sleeps 10 - 4 King Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FXpu-Ha-Hotels-Hotel-Esencia.h1172376.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FXpu-Ha-Hotels-Hotel-Esencia.h1172376.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.47792%2C-87.25343&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-v8361NUhaBS5P1GUUa-7G69Yc0=) Carretera Cancún-Tulum Km. 265, Xpu-Ha, QROO, 77750 #### What's nearby - Xpu-ha Beach \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Cenote Azul \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Cenote Cristalino \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Ecopark Kantun Chi \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Cenote Jardín del Eden \- 5 min drive \- 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mirador & La Hacienda Buffets - ‬6 min drive - ‪Strikers Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Carey Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive - ‪Tokyo - ‬3 min drive - ‪Capri - ‬4 min drive ## About this property ### Hotel Esencia Luxury family-friendly resort remodelled in 2021 and located near Puerto Aventuras Marina Consider a stay at Hotel Esencia and take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, free beach cabanas and sunloungers. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site - Free self-parking and valet parking - Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and a free beach club on-site - Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge) Room features All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as furnished patios and pillow menus. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Recycling and LED light bulbs - Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels - Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and coffee/tea makers ## Similar properties ![Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront (Plunge Pool - Xuxu) | Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/590000/582000/581919/3c3d62cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maroma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya Maroma - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa 9.6 Exceptional 121 reviews £1,260 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=581919&PinnedHotelID=581919&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28070000/28068100/28068015/157bfc14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chablé Maroma Maroma - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge) - Theme park shuttle (surcharge) - Limo/town car service - Free uncovered self parking on site - Free uncovered valet parking on site - Limited on-site valet and self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 78 to 120 for adults and USD 39 to 60 for children - 3 restaurants - A bar/lounge - A beach bar - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - Coffee and tea in common areas - Private picnics ### Restaurants on site - Beefbar Restaurant - Mistura Restaurant - TAIYO ### Things to do - 2 outdoor pools - 24-hour gym - Arcade/game room - Art gallery - Beach volleyball - Boat - Books - Children's club - Children's pool - Designer stores - Fitness classes - Free beach club - Full-service spa - Games - Hot tub - Kayaking - Library - Playground - Sail boat - Sauna - Steam room - Water sports equipment - Yoga classes ### Family friendly - 2 outdoor pools - Arcade/game room - Children's club (surcharge) - Children's pool - In-room babysitting - Laundry facilities - Lifeguards on site - Playground ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Gift shop/newsstand - Guidebooks - Hair salon - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service - Wedding services ### Outdoors - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Free beach cabanas - Garden - On the beach - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - 5 treatment rooms - Aromatherapy - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - Hot tub - Hydrotherapy - In-room massages - Manicures/pedicures - Sauna - Spa open daily - Sports massages - Steam room - Swedish massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible airport shuttle - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in room - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance ### More - 16 buildings - 2 floors - Art Deco architecture - Banquet hall - Communal living room - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Lifeguards - Reception hall - Renovated entire property - February 2021 - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Egyptian cotton sheets - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Memory foam mattress - Pillow menu ### Bathroom - Dressing gowns - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels - IPod dock - MP3 dock - Netflix - Streaming services ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Champagne service - Coffee/tea maker - Espresso maker - Free bottled water - Minibar - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electrical adapters - Free local calls - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - LED lighting - Phone - Recycling - Safe - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per day Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 200.0 per night. Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 150.0 per night ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.83 per accommodation, per night - Service fee: 15 per cent We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 78 to 120 for adults and USD 39 to 60 for children - Airport shuttle fee: USD 319 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 319 (one-way), (up to 11 years old) - Pet fee: USD 200 per pet, per day - Service animals are exempt from fees - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee - Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 150.0 per night - Rollaway bed fee: USD 200.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Safety features at this property include a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room Property Registration Number 0123008a8f7c4 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation A car is not required for transport to and from this property Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision ### Property is also known as Esencia Hotel Xpu-Ha Esencia Xpu-Ha Esencia Hotel Playa Del Carmen Esencia Hotel Playa Del Carmen Hotel Esencia Riviera Maya, Mexico - Xpu-Ha Esencia Hotel Hotel Esencia Xpu-Ha Esencia Hotel Solidaridad Esencia Solidaridad Hotel Esencia Riviera Maya Hotel Esencia Resort Hotel Esencia Xpu-Ha Hotel Esencia Resort Xpu-Ha ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Esencia have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Esencia? ### Is Hotel Esencia pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel Esencia? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Esencia? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Esencia? ### Does Hotel Esencia provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hotel Esencia located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Esencia Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 43 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yosef 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities My wife and I had the most amazing time. Great hospitality. ##### Yosef Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare 26 Dec 2025 Charming and magical ##### Clare Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mariela 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities very big and comfortable room, small bathroom though ##### Mariela Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian 30 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Absolutely Amazing ##### Brian Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### George 7 May 2024 Liked: Staff & service . ##### George Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Best. Place. Ever. Everything and everyone was amazing. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meri 6 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Just Amazing !!! ##### Meri Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond 24 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful place Beautiful property, one of the finest in the world, not for corporate people ##### Raymond Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Mar 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Micaela 10 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Micaela Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 9 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Michael Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather, San Diego Ca 30 Jul 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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! ##### Heather Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Henri 2 Mar 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Exclusif Magnifique endroit - excellent service- très exclusif Prix de la restauration prohibitif. Bon mais pas exceptionnel ##### Henri Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### corey, Arlington, United States of America 7 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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! ##### corey ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 24 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Verified traveller ### 6/10 Okay #### Victor 21 May 2015 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### 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. ##### Victor ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle, New York, NY 12 May 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### Michelle ### 10/10 Excellent #### philippe 9 May 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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. ##### philippe ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shana, Miami, Fl 5 May 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 ##### Shana ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary, Austin, TX 5 May 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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! ##### Mary ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 5 Apr 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### É um privilégio ficar aqui! Hospedar-se no Esencia é um privilégio porque esse hotel fica em um lugar lindo, praia de sonho, instalações bem cuidadas, com pássaros de asas azuis junto à sacada do seu quarto. O proprietário, presente no hotel durante nossa estadia, fazia questão de dirigir-se pessoalmente aos hóspedes para se certificar de que estava tudo bem e essa atenção especial é a regra do serviço no Esencia, cujo pessoal, sem exceções, foi sempre muito gentil, nos sentimos mimados. Nós informamos após nossa reserva que comemoraríamos nosso aniversário de um ano de casamento e esse detalhe não foi esquecido, aliás, o diferencial do Esencia é, além do local privilegiado, a atenção aos detalhes. Voltaremos com certeza! ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### KCJerry, Shawnee Mission KS 17 Feb 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beach and QUIET getaway. This is wonderful little hidden gem. This not the place for spring breakers. If you want to relax, have good food and a wonderful beach come here. If you want seadoos, para sailing and the like this will not be for you. ##### KCJerry ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon, Berkeley, California 19 Jan 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Hotel on White Sand Beach We had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Esencia. The grounds are immaculate. The view from our balcony of the garden and the yoga studio was peaceful and relaxing. Every morning we were awakened by the delivery of coffee and breakfast rolls to our room. After skimming the news of the world online, we would go for an hour walk on the mile long powdery white sand beach and watch the pelicans dive for fish. Our days were spent reading in a beach cabana which we interspersed with dips in the ocean and lap swimming in the pool. ##### Gordon ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Bahia Principe Grand Coba - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akumal-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Grand-Coba-All-Inclusive.h1414071.Hotel-Information) > > [Sensira Resort & Spa Riviera Maya – All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-Morelos-Hotels-Sensira-Resort-Spa.h60598682.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cancun-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-Costa-Mujeres-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h23056532.Hotel-Information) > > [El Dorado Royale, Catamaran, Cenote, All & More Inclusive Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-El-Dorado-Royale.h916205.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cancun-Hotels-Hilton-Cancun.h57171807.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Grand Tulum - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Akumal-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Grand-Tulum-Newly-Renovated.h870784.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chacalal-Hotels-Hilton-Tulum-All-Inclusive-Resort.h70502006.Hotel-Information) > > [Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Royalton-Splash-Riviera-Cancun.h78626183.Hotel-Information) > > [Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya - 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