Hotel Esencia
Carretera Cancun Tulum Xpu-Ha-2 Riviera Maya Mexico Show on Map
Highlights
Hotel Esencia is located fifty minutes south of Cancún and thirty minutes north of Tulum by car. Perfectly secluded from the world around it, the property is surrounded on the north by the primitive Mayan jungle and on the south by Xpu-Ha cove, often referred as the most beautiful stretch of the Mayan Riviera. Hotel Esencia is a majestic 50-acre estate at the midpoint between Tulum and Playa del Carmen in Mexico. It has long enjoyed a storied past in this ancestral cradle of culture, cuisine, and comfort. Originally built as the private hideaway home of an Italian duchess on the most beautiful beach of the Mayan Riviera, it later became a hotel, and, for some time, has been a sought after destination for honeymooners seduced by the serene comforts of this timeless mansion. The Main House remains the hotel’s centerpiece, around which footpaths lead to only 45 suites and 4 villas where guests enjoy genuine privacy and top flight hospitality. Ideally situated far from huge resorts and the roar of pleasure boats, the immaculate bay of Xpu-Ha is a natural haven where each year sea turtles make their nests. Hotel Esencia invites the happy few who know how rare it is to find a place that is truly unique, to make it their home in the tropics. Hotel Esencia is a proud member of The Set Collection.
At a Glance
| Address | Carretera Cancun Tulum Xpu-Ha-2 Riviera Maya Mexico |
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| Rooms | 48 |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | 12:00 PM |
| Nearest airport | Cancun [Cancun International], Mexico — 46 miles |
| Dining and bars | Beefbar Esencia · Mistura Xpu-Ha · TAIYO |
Service & Amenities
Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Center
- Afternoon Tea
- Bar
- Boardroom Meeting Space
- City Tours, Theatre and Cultural Events
- Hair Salon
- Private Dining Areas
- Restaurant
- Steam Room
- Wedding Facilities
- Banquet Space
- Golf Nearby
- Lobby Lounge
- Nail Salon
- Parking
- Poolside Services
- Retail Shops
- Sauna
- Small Conference Facilities
- In-Room Spa Services
- Sun Deck
- Private Beach
- Beachfront Bar
- Beach
- Music in the Evenings
- Non-Smoking Rooms and Suites
- Cabanas
- Children's Pool
- Café
- Jacuzzi
- Private Art Collection
- Snorkeling
- Water Sports
- Boating
- DVD Library
- Excursions
- Gift Shop
- Hammocks
- Juice Bar
- Kayaking
- Movie Library
- Outdoor Soaking Tub at the Spa
- Wine Cellar
- Scuba Diving
- Beach Cabanas
- Tennis Nearby
- Children’s Activities
- Guided Activities
- Helicopter Tours
- Hydrotherapy
- Villas
- Wildlife Viewing
- Technology
- Game Room
- Green Areas
- Library
- Open Kitchen/Dining Area
- Parasailing
- Picnic Area
- Sailing
- Yoga Lawn
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Paddle Boarding
- Indoor Patio
- Bottom Reef Fishing
- Volleyball Courts
Guest Services
- In-Room Spa Services
- Babysitting on Request
- Luggage Storage
- Banquet Services
- Bell Staff
- Multilingual Staff
- Pet Friendly
- Shoe Shine Service
- Turndown Service
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- 24-Hour Security
- 24-Hour Valet Parking
- A/V Equipment
- Baby Cribs Available
- Boutiques Nearby
- Cable television
- Catering
- Charging facilities in room
- Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
- Facial Treatments
- Hairdryer
- Heated Pool
- In-room Safe Deposit Box
- Personal Hair and Make-up Service
- Private Dining
- Security
- Tea Service
- Wake Up Service
- Wedding Arrangement
- Well-behaved Dogs Accepted
- Yoga
- Fitness Classes
- Car Rental
- 24-Hours Manager on Duty
- Beach Service
- Beach Side Food and Beverage Service
- Early Morning Coffee
- Escort to Room
- Hotel and Restaurant Reservations
- Limo and Town Car Service Available
- Pool Service
- Shipping Services
- Transportation Arrangement
- Baby Cot and Folding Beds
- Evening Turndown Service
- Meditation
- Photographer on Request
- Property Walks
- Twice-Daily Housekeeping
- Welcome Amenities
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Airport Transportation
- 24-Hour Concierge
- Bilingual Guides
- CD & DVD Library
- Complimentary Packing and Unpacking Service
- Complimentary Parking
- Dedicated Guest Services Director
- In-room Check-in
- Luxury Car Service
- 24-Hour Doctor Referral Service
- Children's Turndown Service
- Luggage Unpacking
- Meeting Planning
- Board Games
- iPod Docking Stations
- Boat Tours
- Coffee Service
- Cooking Classes
- Dining Experience
- E-Butler Service
- E-Concierge
- Flower Service
- In-room minibar
- Personal Concierge Service
- Private Chef
- Wine Tasting
- 24-Hour Fitness Center
- Sightseeing
- Complimentary Morning Coffee Service
- Express Check-In
- Personal Check-In Service
- Ironing "On Demand"
- Television Room
- Activities Program
- Electrical adapters & Power Converters for International Guests
- Lawn Games
- Boogie Boards
- Half-Board (Breakfast & Dinner)
- Private Car & Driver
- International Press and Library
- Private Car Park
- Paddle Boats
- IPod in Room
- Complimentary Tea & Coffee Delivered with Wake Up Call
Exclusive Waterways Cruise Perks
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Complimentary Breakfast for Two Daily -
100USD Hotel credit, per room, per stay -
Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi -
Room & Suite Upgrade at Check-In* -
Early Check-In* -
Late Check-Out*
*Based on availability.
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Dining
Beefbar Esencia
A true epicurean experience thanks to a menu based on simplicity, the finest high-quality ingredients, and a selection of exceptional meat cuts from Australian Black Onyx and Wx Wagyu beef, and Certified Japanese Kobe beef. Simple, comfort food delicacies prepared to order in our open kitchen and brick oven. An international reference for all meat lovers since 2005, the Michelin star winning team has found a new home in the heart of our luscious Palm Garden.
Mistura Xpu-Ha
A refined and authentic Mexican gastronomic experience under a towering beachfront 'palapa' with spectacular 180 degree views. Offering a creative selection of seafood dishes and specialties from the grill, with the best ingredients of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula and beyond. This sea-to-table experience now features a roaring new open fire grill.
TAIYO
Hotel Esencia is pleased to announce the debut of Taiyo – a Japanese dining concept with a Mexican twist, but rooted in classic Sushi tradition. In addition to a curated casual lunch and dinner menu, Taiyo features an Omakasé bar offering our guests an elevated and unique nightly dining experience, based on the freshest ingredients available and the chef’s suggestions.
Rooms & Suites
Jungle Suite
As close to the beach as possible without facing the beach itself, these quiet, cooling sanctuaries encircle the estate’s tropical gardens. Available with one king or two queen beds, these spacious suites have a large private outdoor dining terrace with sofa and feature extra large all-white bathrooms with double showers, double sinks, an in-room double bathtub, walk-in closets, wide-screen smart TVs, bluetooth speakers that connect to iPhones and other digital accessories, air conditioning, and all of Hotel Esencia’s signature amenities. Some Jungle Suites are in their own stand-alone buildings, available with one king bed plus an optional rollaway (sleeps up to 3). Others are equally spacious but configured differently, available with either one king bed or two queen beds (sleeps up to 4). Some Jungle Suites are available to connect to our Master Beach Suites, an ideal combination for families or friends traveling together.
Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool
A plunge pool, rain-like shower room, one king bed, and spacious outdoor dining terrace with sofa distinguish every Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool is uniquely equipped for calm and restoration. Some suites feature an indoor plunge pool while in others it is featured outdoors within a terrace solarium. All suites in this category feature spacious bathrooms, walk-in closets, wide-screen smart TVs, and sound systems that are easy to connect to iPhones and other digital accessories, and all of Hotel Esencia’s signature amenities. Bathtub upon request.
Rooftop Wellness Suite
These spacious apartments in the sky are truly at the top of their category in every way. Within three minutes walking distance from the beach, these brand new duplex suites are on the top two floors of our tallest buildings. Featuring a private fitness studio off the master bedroom, these suites were awarded the Wellness Star of the Year Award by Forbes Travel Guide in 2021 for their innovation in luxury wellness travel. Featuring a wide variety of fitness experiences, including either the virtual personal trainer The Mirror, or a Peloton bicycle, TRX equipment, or a Technogym treadmill upon request (set up charges apply), yoga mats, and a personal Technogym weight set, as well as a large double bathtub or steam room/shower with our own blend of essential oils aromatherapy. One more level up is a spacious rooftop terrace with a private heated pool and solarium – immersed within the jungle canopy. All Rooftop Wellness Suites feature an extra large king bedroom with seating area, a large outdoor dining terrace with sofa, extremely spacious all-white master bathrooms with double showers, double sinks, and walk-in closets. These suites also include wide-screen WiFi connected TVs, air conditioning, bluetooth speakers that connect to iPhones and other digital accessories, and all of Hotel Esencia’s signature amenities.
Master Suite
Located in the main house, with a beautiful terrace and chase lounges, featuring a spectacular sea view and a sitting area. The suite encompasses, shower room, walk in closet, plasma screen TV and electric shades.
Beach Suite
Barely 20 meters from the sea featuring 1 King bed, a bathroom suite, a private beachfront terrace with full ocean views, an in-room double bathtub, walk-in closet, HDTV/DVD, iPod sound system, ceiling fan and air conditioning, safe, and Hotel Esencia signature amenities. 105 m2 - Sleeps 2 adults, however extra beds are available (maximum 2 adults/1 child)
Master Jungle Suite
Featuring the best qualities of our Jungle Suites, these new suites are elevated to the next level, more like luxurious apartments than suites. With multiple indoor and outdoor seating areas, grand master bedrooms, spacious master bathrooms with double bathtubs and optional steam shower, these suites feature either a second bedroom or a separate living room or office space that can easily be transformed into an extra sleeping room, and a second full guest bathroom. These centrally located jungle sanctuaries are just steps from the beach and also feature extra large plunge pools immersed in the thick luscious jungle foliage. Each Master Jungle Suite is unique. All accommodations at Hotel Esencia feature walk-in closets, large screen WiFi connected televisions and sound systems that connect to iP.
Master Beach Suite
Each of our two spectacular Master Beach Suites is designed with an eye toward maximum privacy, comfort, and independence. With windows on three sides, and extremely spacious bathrooms with love seats, these suites also include a private heated plunge pool. The ground level Master Beach Suite features an outdoor plunge pool surrounded by a terrace with built-in seating, while the upper level suite features an extremely private heated plunge pool next to the double walk-in shower. Our Master Beach Suites are available to connect to an Esencia Jungle Suite for families or friends traveling together who wish to have the entire top or entire bottom floor of the building to themselves for maximum privacy.
Pool Villa
These Duplex 2-bedroom residences feature a master suite with 1 king bed, a bathroom suite with separate walk-in shower and bath tub, private outdoor terrace with seating area and hammock, and a second room with 2 queen beds and a bathroom with shower. The ground level features a large private heated swimming pool, outdoor terraces with seating and dining table, a spacious living-dining room, a guest bathroom, complete media room with wide-screen smart TV. With ceiling fans and air conditioning, sound systems that are easy to connect to iPhones and other digital accessories, Butler service and Hotel Esencia signature amenities.
Villa Yum-Ha
‘Yum-Ha’ is a majestic colonial-style Villa discreetly located on a lush 15 acre property right next to Hotel Esencia. The 4-bedroom Villa is just a 3 minute walk from the beach and can accommodate up to 8 people. The Main House features ensuite bathrooms and private terraces overlooking the garden, a Mexican style kitchen, living room, dining room, and a terrace with outdoor dining area. Villa Yum-Ha features a large swimming pool and comes with a private butler and housekeeping services.
The Esencia Suite
The crown jewel of the original Main House building created by the first owner, an Italian Duchess, The Esencia Suite is our truest expression of space and comfort, featuring a master bedroom with ocean views, a domed living room, a light-drenched master bathroom with double bathtub and steam shower, a second full guest bathroom, a reading den (or second bedroom) immersed in the jungle with windows on three sides including more ocean views – and a Peloton bicycle – this grand suite offers the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. Its spacious corner terrace on the lower level faces the canopy of the jungle, and its glorious rooftop terrace features full 360 degree views of Xpu-Ha beach and the jungle treetops, as well our largest rooftop plunge pool, a covered outdoor second living room, sun beds, and a space for al fresco entertaining, with capacity for up to 20 people. For a Presidential Suite experience, this suite was conceived to easily connect with one or two of our Master Suites, taking over the entire north wing of our Main House. All accommodations at Hotel Esencia feature walk-in closets, large screen WiFi connected televisions, sound systems that connect to iPhones and other digital accessories, air conditioning, and all of Hotel Esencia’s signature amenities.
Presidential Suite
Our most private suite, this Caribbean style beach front bungalow - on its own 2,800m2 independent property - features all the comforts and signature amenities of Hotel Esencia. This exceptional suite under a large palapa roof features a master king bedroom overlooking the sea, an adjacent living area convertible to a second bedroom, a spacious master bathroom suite with double sinks, bathtub and shower, a large walk-in closet, a guest bathroom with shower, and a large wrap-around outdoor terrace with unobstructed views of the paradisiac Xpu-Ha beach. This breathtaking suite includes 40m of private beachfront, with sunbeds and a large beach palapa for lounging or beachfront private dining. With wide-screen WiFi-connected smart TV, sound system, ceiling fans and air conditioning, butler service, and all Hotel Esencia amenities.
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Cancun [Cancun International], Mexico46 mi
