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Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools

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February 2025

March 2025

On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers

Presidential Bungalow | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Hot Tub
Pool
Breakfast available
Pet friendly
Room service

SAR 9,529 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

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Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

69 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (Jungle)

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

95 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Presidential Bungalow

Highlights

Yard

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

130 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Villa (Pool)

Highlights

Yard

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

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

Suite (Beach)

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

105 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Master Beach)

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

115 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Master)

Highlights

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

70 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Suite (Master Jungle)

Highlights

Yard

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

100 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite (The Esencia)

Highlights

Yard

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

198 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa)

Highlights

Yard

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

415 sq m
Sleeps 8
4 King Beds and 2 Double Beds

Suite (Rooftop Wellness)

Highlights

Yard

Furnished patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Flat-screen TV

172 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room (The Esencia Mansion)

Highlights

Yard

Furnished patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private plunge pool

Private indoor hot tub

5000 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 10
4 King Beds

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On private beach
Pool
Spa
Parking included

SAR 2,341 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

Xpu-ha Beach - 1 min walk
Ecopark Kantun Chi - 3 min drive
Cenote Azul - 3 min drive
Puerto Aventuras Golf Club - 5 min drive
Puerto Aventuras Marina - 6 min drive

Getting around

Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mirador Buffet - ‬5 min drive
‪Carey Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive
‪Palmeras - ‬5 min drive
‪Tokyo - ‬3 min drive
‪Bar Mojado Beach - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hotel Esencia

Luxury family-friendly resort refurbished in 2021 and located near Puerto Aventuras Marina

Consider a stay at Hotel Esencia and take advantage of a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers. Indulge in a body treatment, a body wrap, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Yoga classes and fitness classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include beach volleyball and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as an art gallery on site and designer stores on site.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
Free self parking and valet parking
Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and a free beach club on site
Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like furnished patios and pillow menus.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Recycling and LED light bulbs
Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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 transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site
Free uncovered valet parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 78-120 for adults and USD 39-60 for children
3 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

Beefbar Restaurant
Mistura Restaurant
Room Service
TAIYO

Things to do

24-hour fitness center
2 outdoor pools
Fitness classes
Arcade/game room
Art gallery
Beach volleyball
Boating
Children's pool
Designer stores
Free beach club
Full-service spa
Kayaking
Lifeguards on site
Playground
Private picnics
Sailboat available
Sauna
Hot tub
Steam room
Yoga classes

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
In-room child care (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Playground

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Reception hall

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service
Water sports equipment
Wedding services

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Beachfront location
Free beach cabanas
Garden
Lifeguards on site
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

5 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Sauna
Spa open daily
Hot tub
Steam room

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
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

Beach towels
Books
Communal living room
Games
Renovated entire property - February 2021
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam mattress
Pillow menu
Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
iPod dock
MP3 dock
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar

Outdoor space

Furnished patio

Access via exterior corridors
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Electrical adapters/chargers
Free local calls
Guidebooks/recommendations
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
LED light bulbs
Phone
Recycling
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service
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 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

Property 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 1.58 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 250 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 250 (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

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

Esencia Hotel Xpu-Ha

Esencia Xpu-Ha

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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Hotel Esencia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 200 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Esencia?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Esencia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Esencia?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Esencia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Esencia located?

Located in Xpu-Ha, this beachfront resort is in the entertainment district, just steps from Xpu-ha Beach and Oasis Beach. Ecopark Kantun Chi and Cenote Cristalino are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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