This 29-room hotel, which occupies a nearly empty two-mile stretch of perfect white sand at Playa Xpu-Ha, is located in a white stucco mansion that once served as a summer retreat for Italian duchess Rosa de’ Serrari. The property features two chic pools fronting the ocean, a day spa, a thatched… more hut with funky daybeds on the beach, and the Sal y Fuego gourmet restaurant, which serves Mexican and Mediterranean cuisine. The seven lavish, oceanview rooms are equipped with iPods and 600-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets; the ten two-level villas feature private plunge pools. Clearly, the Duchess had taste.
We are just back from Esencia, and we miss it so much. I took my wife to Esencia for our honeymoon, and it was the perfect choice. This was by far the best service we had ever experienced at a hotel. Catalina and Nicholas at the concierge desk were... more
it was peacful and relaxing i would love to go their again! don't get me started on the food for me it was one of the highlights. plus
We have been fortunate to have stayed at many small luxury hotels around the World, and without doubt, Esencia is by far, the best, all around hotel, in the most amazing location, we have ever been to. We stayed with our kids (3 & 9) and the level... more
We stayed here past December with our 2 -under 4 years old- children. They promised us an experience so it was!! Our suite with terrace
I booked an "Essence of Love" package in Esencia (5 night ocean view suite) as part of my honeymoon. The booking went very smoothly and Maria et others were very responsive to my requests. A couple of weeks before my departure I got an email from... more
We had originally planned our trip to Esencia in October, but due to a family emergency the night before we were supposed to leave, we had to postpone our trip until December. Staff was great in working with us, and only kept 50% of the deposit we... more
This hotel is a hidden gem! Special, lovely and beautiful. The spa is incredible and quite the unique experience (my partner and i did the lovers ritual), and the lobby speaks true to the nature of the entire resort - quiet, understated luxury. The... more
