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Hotel Esencia

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Tranquil elegance by the ocean

Serene and peaceful, this oceanfront haven offers beautiful rooms with lovely views and a tranquil beach setting. Delight in special dinners overlooking the ocean and unwind in very big, comfortable rooms designed for ultimate relaxation.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is £891
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

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View all photos for Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa)

A room with a bed, a wicker chair, a small table, and a ceiling fan.

Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Villa (Pool)

A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a bedside table with books, a chair, and a view of the sea through a window.

Villa (Pool)

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool)

A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, desk, and a small table with fruit.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (The Esencia)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, a small table with books, and a window with a view of trees.

Suite (The Esencia)

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Rooftop Wellness)

A poolside area with a thatched roof, a wooden bench, and a view of a lush green landscape.

Suite (Rooftop Wellness)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Master)

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

Suite (Master)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Master Jungle)

Suite (Master Jungle) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Suite (Master Jungle)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Master Beach) | Balcony

Suite (Master Beach)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Jungle)

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view of greenery through the window.

Suite (Jungle)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite (Beach)

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

Suite (Beach)

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room (The Esencia Mansion)

A covered outdoor seating area with a view of the ocean, featuring wooden furniture and planters.

Room (The Esencia Mansion)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Presidential Bungalow

A beachside lounge with a wooden frame and a beige canopy, two sunbeds with white cushions, and a small table with drinks and a bottle.

Presidential Bungalow

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Xpu-Ha, Hotel Esencia is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Xpu-ha Beach and Akumal Beach, while Xplor Theme Park and Xcaret Eco Theme Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Akumal Ecological Center and Xenses Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and swimming adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Xpu-Ha travel guide
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Carretera Cancún-Tulum Km. 265, Xpu-Ha, QROO, 77750

What's nearby

  • A clear, turquoise pool surrounded by rocks and tropical vegetation.
    Cenote Azul
    2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A clear blue pool with people sitting on wooden benches under a cave.
    Ecopark Kantun Chi
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • A beach bar with thatched umbrellas and a sandy shore.
    Xpu-ha Beach
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A marina with various boats docked, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.
    Puerto Aventuras Marina
    5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Cenote Cristalino
    2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Capri
    4 min drive
  • Tropical Buffet
    4 min drive
  • Beach Buffet
    4 min drive
  • Tokyo
    3 min drive
  • Colonial Buffet
    3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Esencia

  • Luxury family-friendly resort remodelled in 2021 and located near Xpu-ha Beach
  • Consider a stay at Hotel Esencia and take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. Active travellers can enjoy fitness classes, beach volleyball and boating at this resort. Indulge in a Swedish massage, a body wrap and a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include 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
    • Eco-friendly toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and childcare services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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
  • Room Service
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 100.0 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 3.41 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 100.0 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Esencia have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Esencia?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Esencia on 19 Aug 2026 start from £891, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Esencia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 200 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Esencia?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Esencia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Esencia?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Esencia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 319 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Esencia located?

This family-friendly Xpu-Ha resort is located by the ocean, just steps away from Xpu-ha Beach and Oasis Beach. Ecopark Kantun Chi and Cenote Cristalino are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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