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Hotel Esencia

5.0 star property
Xpu-Ha beachfront resort with spa and beach bar

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3 restaurants, breakfast served
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Room (The Esencia Mansion) | Property amenity
Escape to Hotel Esencia, a luxury oceanfront resort with breathtaking white sand beaches. Enjoy beach volleyball, kayaking, and yoga classes or unwind at the spa with a massage. With 3 on-site restaurants serving breakfast to dinner and free in-room WiFi, this family-friendly haven offers something for everyone.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free beach club on site
  • Beach umbrellas

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
$937 nightly
The total price is $1,136
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

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

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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

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Suite (Jungle)

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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

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Presidential Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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

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Villa (Pool)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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

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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

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Suite (Master Beach) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

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Suite (Master) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

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Suite (Master Jungle) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite (Master Jungle)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Esencia) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite (The Esencia)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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

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Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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

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Suite (Rooftop Wellness) | Private pool

Suite (Rooftop Wellness)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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

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Room (The Esencia Mansion) | Billiards

Room (The Esencia Mansion)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Yard
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera Cancún-Tulum Km. 265, Xpu-Ha, QROO, 77750

What's nearby

  • Xpu-ha Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cenote Azul - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cenote Cristalino - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ecopark Kantun Chi - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Puerto Aventuras Marina - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 67 min drive
  • Cozumel Intl. Airport (CZM) - 21 miles/33.8 km
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Mirador & La Hacienda Buffets
  • ‪Strikers Sports Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • Colonial Buffet
  • ‪Jaguar's Discotheque - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Esencia

At Hotel Esencia, you can spend time at the beach enjoying free cabanas, beach umbrellas, and volleyball, plus you'll have access to onsite kayaking. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Beefbar Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, offers garden views and serves dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include a beach bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Children's club*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 22 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free uncovered onsite valet parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Theme park shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Bed rails
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Free beach club
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Sailboat
  • Boat
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 16 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Beefbar Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Mistura Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room Service - Onsite restaurant. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
TAIYO - Onsite sushi bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: USD 2.76 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 15 percent

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 78 to 120 for adults, and USD 39 to 60 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 319 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 150.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 200.0 per night
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service for children up to age 11 costs USD 319 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Esencia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Esencia?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Esencia?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 22 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 200 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Esencia?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Esencia?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 319 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Esencia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Esencia and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, volleyball, and sail boating. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub, or go for a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Esencia also has a 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Esencia?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and garden views.

Does Hotel Esencia have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

What's the area around Hotel Esencia like?

Hotel Esencia is located a short 1-minute walk from Xpu-ha Beach.

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