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Hotel Esencia

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

107 guest reviews analysed

Carretera Cancún, Tulum km 265 Xpu-Ha Quintana Roo, 77750 Mexico

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

80.3 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 107 guest reviews across Expedia and Booking.com.

Most noted: dining.

Best for

  • couples
  • honeymoon
  • wellness
  • beach
  • privacy

About Hotel Esencia

Hotel Esencia is a luxury beach-front resort located in Quintana Roo, Mexico, on the bay of Xpu-Ha in the Riviera Maya. The property features a private beach and offers rooms with private pools, each designed to suite standards with high-end amenities. Guests can choose from multiple dining options, including Taiyo, serving Japanese cuisine with a Mexican twist, Beefbar for international meats, and Mistura. The resort also includes a Beach Bar, Coffee Bar, and Juice Bar.

Hotel Esencia is home to a spa recognised as "Mexico's best Spa" by Forbes. The hotel has received a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and is listed in La Liste's Top 1000 Hotels with a score of 97/100.

Why it stands out

Hotel Esencia is listed for its EMPTYJET status, Forbes Five-Star rating, and La Liste Top 1000 recognition. Its location on the Riviera Maya, private beach, acclaimed spa, and diverse dining options make it a notable choice for travellers seeking luxury and privacy in Quintana Roo.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Architecture
Originally the private home of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia is a place where the traditions of the past blend with the cosmopolitan art of living well today.
Type
Beach, Wellness, Romantic

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — Hotel Esencia is a luxury, beach-front resort in Mexico's Riviera Maya

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Taiyo; Beefbar; Mistura
  • Bar — Beach Bar

Rooms

  • Rooms with private pool — Every room at Hotel Esencia by any other standard would be called a suite, featuring luxury amenities ranging from plunge pools

Wellness

  • Spa — "Mexico's best Spa" Forbes

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Taiyo — Japanese with Mexican twist
Restaurant
Beefbar — International meat
Restaurant
Mistura
Bar
Coffee Bar & Juice Bar
Bar
Beach Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — Mexico's best Spa

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFive-Star2026
  • La ListeTop 10002026
  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · Mexico's Leading Boutique Hotel2019
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

19.6000, -87.9167 · approximate

Position is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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