“Boutique at its best, Esencia has it all: direct access to Xpu-Ha beach and two pools, you will have no end of places to sun yourself. That is if you can find the time with all the activities on offer! Simply yet stunningly decorated with an excellent menu. One for the entire family! ”

Hotel review

A former holiday home of the eye wateringly wealthy Duchess of Ferrari, Esencia maintains the same levels of service and clientele as it did in former years; Uma Thurman is a fan. Whilst all rooms are beautiful, light and airy the Deluxe Ocean View suites have to be our favourites for their 360º ocean views. The private cottages are perfect for families if you plan on taking the kids. Let them work their way through the countless activities on offer, from bodyboarding to horse riding, whilst you relax by the designated 'adults only' pool. The restaurant serves fresh, mainly locally sourced cuisine with an emphasis on Mayan and Western fusion cuisine. Be warned, you'll have some serious holiday blues after returning from this tropical paradise!

Hugh Graham-Watson
Hugh Graham-Watson Review published: 2024-10-25

Recommended for

  • Local markets

    • Nearby X-plor activity park for kids and the young at heart
  • Families

    • There are endless activities for both adults and children
  • Other Activities

    • Visit the Rio Secreto, an underwater river
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the famous Mayan ruins of Tulum
  • Kayaking

    • through the mangroves at Sian Ka'an
  • Beach Life

    • Direct access to Xpu-Ha Beach
  • Watersports

    • Kite and paddle boarding
  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Family Suites

  • Roof terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Designer

  • Snorkelling

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Child friendly

  • Spa

  • Riding

  • Restaurant

  • On the beach

  • Sea Views

  • Golf

  • Chic

  • Four poster beds

  • Beach nearby

  • Diving

  • Contemporary

  • Luxury

  • Close to nightlife

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel
  • Gym

  • Outdoor dining

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Views

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Roof terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Airport transfer

  • Cots available

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • In room music system

  • Massage

  • Child friendly

  • Spa

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Garden

  • Four poster beds

  • Room service

  • Suites

  • Private villas

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Local markets

    • Nearby X-plor activity park for kids and the young at heart
  • Other Activities

    • Visit the Rio Secreto, an underwater river
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the famous Mayan ruins of Tulum
  • Kayaking

    • through the mangroves at Sian Ka'an
  • Watersports

    • Kite and paddle boarding
  • Snorkelling

  • Riding

  • Golf

  • Diving

  • Close to nightlife

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