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Villa (Yum-Ha Private Villa)
415 square metres
4 King Beds and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Other room types
Suite (Rooftop Wellness)
172 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room (The Esencia Mansion)
Room with view
5000 square metres
4 King Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Jungle)
95 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite (Master Jungle)
100 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Jungle Suite with Plunge Pool)
69 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite (The Esencia)
Room with view
198 square metres
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Master)
Room with view
70 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Presidential Bungalow
Room with view
130 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Suite (Master Beach)
115 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite (Beach)
Room with view
105 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Villa (Pool)
336 square metres
2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Hotel Esencia in Xpu-Ha, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Puerto Aventuras Marina and Ecopark Kantun Chi. This beach resort is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Akumal Beach and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Xplor Theme Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Spending a day of fun is easy with the theme park shuttle (surcharge).

Grab a bite at Beefbar Restaurant, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and express check-in. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 48
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 16
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Swimming pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Books
  • Games
  • Private picnics
  • Designer stores on site
  • Art gallery on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Uncovered parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Off-street parking
  • Walkway to water
  • Free beach club on-site
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Food and water bowls
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Esencia offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Ceiling fan
  • Espresso maker
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 32
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • MP3 docking station
  • iPod docking station
  • Furnished patio
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Netflix
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Streaming services
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • WiFi speed - 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Smooth flooring in room

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Beefbar Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Mistura Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Room Service - Onsite restaurant. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

TAIYO - Onsite sushi bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Playground on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Boat on site
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Sailboat on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Sports massage

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 12:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No lifts

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Grey water recycling system

Car not required

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Gloves are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines National Guidelines for reopening Tourism (Mexico)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available

Onsite COVID-19 testing (Antigen) is available

Reservations are required for on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

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 1.63 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.

Hotel Names

  • Esencia Hotel Xpu-Ha
  • Esencia Xpu-Ha
  • Esencia Hotel Playa Del Carmen
  • 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

We should mention

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 resort 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.

Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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