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Hotel Esencia

5.0 star property
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On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Poolside bar
Exterior
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Carretera Cancún-Tulum Km. 265, Xpu-Ha, QROO, 77750
  • Xpu-ha Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Cenote Azul
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ecopark Kantun Chi
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cozumel, Quintana Roo (CZM-Cozumel Intl.)

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Suite (Jungle)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 95 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Bungalow

Presidential Bungalow

  • 130 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa (Pool)

  • 336 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Beach)

Suite (Beach)

  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master Beach)

Suite (Master Beach)

  • 115 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master)

Suite (Master)

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Master Jungle)

Suite (Master Jungle)

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Esencia)

Suite (The Esencia)

  • 198 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa)

Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa)

  • 415 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Suite (Rooftop Wellness) | Private pool

Suite (Rooftop Wellness)

  • 172 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (The Esencia Mansion) | Billiards

Room (The Esencia Mansion)

  • 5000 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds

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About the area

Xpu-Ha

When you a stay at Hotel Esencia in Xpu-Ha, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Xpu-ha Beach and Oasis Beach. .This beach resort is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Akumal Beach and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Xplor Theme Park.
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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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaguar's Discotheque - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Mojado Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Grande - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Buffet - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Esencia

Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Hotel Esencia offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Beefbar Restaurant, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and express check-in. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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
  • 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
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 150.0 per night

Payment types

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 2.72 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: 15 percent

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)
  • Housekeeping is 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

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 transportation 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

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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