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

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Room

Suite (Master Jungle)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Balcony

Suite (Master Beach)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

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

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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
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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 - 1.5 km
  • A clear blue pool with reflections of trees and rocks.
    Ecopark Kantun Chi
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • A beach bar with thatched umbrellas and a sandy shore.
    Xpu-ha Beach
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A marina with various boats docked, palm trees, and a building with a red roof in the background.
    Puerto Aventuras Marina
    4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cenote Cristalino
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

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

  • 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 body scrub, a deep-tissue massage and a facial 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:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and memory foam beds
    • Baths or showers, free toiletries 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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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.

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).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay. Amazing attention to detail. Food was fantastic. Staff genuinely cared. Loved it
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My wife and I had the most amazing time. Great hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charming and magical
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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very big and comfortable room, small bathroom though
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Best. Place. Ever. Everything and everyone was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Just Amazing !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place

Beautiful property, one of the finest in the world, not for corporate people
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
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8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

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Exclusif

Magnifique endroit - excellent service- très exclusif Prix de la restauration prohibitif. Bon mais pas exceptionnel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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 Good

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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 review

6/10 Okay

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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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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 Excellent

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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 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!