Hotel Esencia

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Hotel Esencia, once the beachside villa of an Italian duchess, is set on a secluded, 50-acre estate of lush gardens on pristine Xpu-ha Beach. This delightful Mayan Riviera refuge has five rooms, three villas, 45 suites, an organic spa, and three simple yet sophisticated restaurants that draw from Mexico’s eclectic regional cuisines. Suites feature high ceilings and generous views of tropical gardens or the sea; several have plunge pools and a terrace or balcony, and the duplex villas provide an extra level of privacy. Master Suites and the main house’s salon feature midcentury collectibles from Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Picasso.

Carretera Cancún-Tulum km 265,77750 Xpu-Ha,Quintana Roo,MX, 77734 Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Hotel Esencia

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Complimentary bottle of wine
  • Additional $100 credit for suite bookings
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

About Hotel Esencia

Insider tip

Dining at Mistura is a culinary treat. The creative Mexican seafood dishes served in a beachfront palapa with 180-degree ocean views make for a memorable meal. –Limor Decter New York, New York

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.

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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.

Rooms and suites

8 room types.
Suites
Size
1Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool
With the option of 1 king or 2 queen beds, subject to availability, these Jungle Suites feature private plunge pools, private outdoor terraces with a seating and dining area, walk-in closets, ceiling fans and air conditioning, deluxe bathrooms with separate walk-in shower, wide-screen smart TVs, sound systems that are…
743 ft²
2Jungle Suite
Only steps from the beach immersed in our palm garden, Jungle Suites are available with one king or two queen beds, large private outdoor terraces with a seating and dining area.
1,023 ft²
3Master Suite
Located in the most central part of the hotel, these Master Suites feature 1 king bed, master bathroom suites with separate walk-in showers and bath tub on request, spacious sitting areas with sofa, large private terraces with full ocean and pool views, private heated plunge pools, walk-in closets, ceiling fans and…
Members only
4Beach Suite
Barely 20 meters from the sea, Beach Suites feature 1 king bed, bathroom suites, private beachfront terraces with full ocean views, in-room double bathtubs, walk-in closets, ceiling fans and air conditioning, wide-screen smart TVs, sound systems that are easy to connect to iPhones and other digital accessories, and…
Members only
5Master Beach Suite
Barely 20 meters from the sea, 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 private heated plunge pools.
Members only
6Presidential Suite
Our most private and newest suite, this Caribbean style beachfront bungalow - on its own independent property - features all the comforts and signature amenities of Hotel Esencia.
Members only
Villas
Size
7Pool 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.
Members only
8Private Villa
‘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.
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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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What Virtuoso amenities does Hotel Esencia include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at Hotel Esencia includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; $100 hotel credit per stay; Complimentary bottle of wine; Additional $100 credit for suite bookings; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does Hotel Esencia offer?

Hotel Esencia lists Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool, Jungle Suite, Master Suite, Beach Suite, Master Beach Suite, Presidential Suite and 2 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

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