Indulge in relaxation at the full-service spa with massages and facials. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, sauna, and 24-hour fitness center. Dine at Beefbar Restaurant or sip drinks at multiple bars. Then retreat to uniquely decorated rooms with memory foam beds and private patios. Convenient Amenities Stay connected with wireless internet, enjoy concierge services, and take advantage of room service. Guests can also access shuttle services, airport transfers, and limo service for a fee. Prime Location Located on Xpu-Ha Beach, guests are steps away from the ocean and near popular attractions like Xplor Theme Park and Ferry to Cozumel. Unwind in paradise at Hotel Esencia.
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At the hotel
Popular amenities
76 listed
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
Accessible airport shuttle
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Art gallery on site
Banquet hall
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
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Pools & wellness
Full-service spa
Health or beauty spa nearby
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Sauna
Steam room
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Food and water bowls
Fitness & outdoors
Beach volleyball on site
Free beach cabanas
Free beach club on site
Free use of nearby fitness center
Garden
Grey water recycling system
Outdoor furniture
Recycling
Terrace
Water sports equipment
Safety & cleanliness
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Multilingual staff
Smoke-free property
Getting around & access
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking
Free valet parking
No accessible airport shuttle
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Children's club (surcharge)
Concierge service
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Express check-out
Luggage storage
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Tours/ticket assistance
Services & essentials
Boat on site
Books
Designer stores on site
Eco-friendly toiletries
Free newspapers in lobby
Free WiFi
Free wired internet
Games
Gift shops or newsstand
Handrails in stairways
LED light bulbs
Library
Lifeguard on site
Limo or town car service available
Picnic area
Playground on site
Porter/bellhop
Private picnics
Proposal/romance packages available
Reception hall
Sailboat on site
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Stair-free path to entrance
Swimming nearby
Walkway to water
Wedding services
Well-lit path to entrance
Review in focus
21 reviews
10/ 10
My wife and I had the most amazing time. Great hospitality.
Yosef · 2025-07-03
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How guests scored the stay
Cleanliness10.0
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service10.0
My wife and I had the most amazing time. Great hospitality.
Location10.0
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Room Quality10.0
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Amenities10.0
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Value for Money10.0
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Food and Beverage10.0
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Overall Experience10.0
We had the most amazing time.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
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95% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
Guest review
10/10
Yosef · 2025-07-03
“My wife and I had the most amazing time. Great hospitality.”
Guest review
8/10
George · partner · 2024-05-07
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Guest review
8/10
Mariela · family · 2023-07-14
“very big and comfortable room, small bathroom though”
Guest review
10/10
Brian · partner · 2023-05-30
“Absolutely Amazing”
Guest review
10/10
Verified traveler · family · 2021-02-20
“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!!”
Guest review
10/10
Verified traveler · partner · 2019-10-07
“Best. Place. Ever. Everything and everyone was amazing.”
Great hotel
10/10
Verified traveler · 2019-09-03
“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.”
Guest review
10/10
Meri · 2019-08-06
“Just Amazing !!! ”
Beautiful place
10/10
Raymond · 2019-04-24
“Beautiful property, one of the finest in the world, not for corporate people”
Wonderful get away
10/10
Verified traveler · 2019-03-24
“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. ”
Hotel Esencia in August.
10/10
Michael · 2018-08-09
“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.”
Guest review
10/10
Heather · 2018-07-30
“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!”
Almost private Italian Villa on beach in Mexico
10/10
corey · 2016-11-07
“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!”
Nice hotel location. US prices.
8/10
Verified traveler · 2016-01-24
“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.”
Too expensive for what you get
6/10
Victor · 2015-05-21
“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.”
Our 5th visit and as wonderful as always
10/10
Michelle · 2015-05-12
“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.”
Quiet Hideaway...time & place to decompress
10/10
Shana · 2015-05-05
“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
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Luxury boutique bliss
10/10
Mary · 2015-05-05
“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!”
Beach and QUIET getaway.
10/10
KCJerry · 2015-02-17
“This is wonderful little hidden gem. This not the place for spring breakers. If you want to relax, have good food and a wonderful beach come here. If you want seadoos, para sailing and the like this will not be for you.”
Beautiful Hotel on White Sand Beach
10/10
Gordon · 2015-01-19
“We had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Esencia. The grounds are immaculate. The view from our balcony of the garden and the yoga studio was peaceful and relaxing. Every morning we were awakened by the delivery of coffee and breakfast rolls to our room.
After skimming the news of the world online, we would go for an hour walk on the mile long powdery white sand beach and watch the pelicans dive for fish. Our days were spent reading in a beach cabana which we interspersed with dips in the ocean and lap swimming in the pool. ”
