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Originally built as a private hideaway for an Italian duchess in the 1980s, Hotel Esencia now occupies one of the prettiest stretches of Mayan Riviera beach between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Rooms are scattered through a lush garden estate; the spa is serious; the beach club is beautifully designed. The heritage justifies both the address and the price.
Originally built as a private hideaway for an Italian duchess in the 1980s, Hotel Esencia now occupies one of the prettiest stretches of Mayan Riviera beach between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Rooms are scattered through a lush garden estate; the spa is serious; the beach club is beautifully designed. The heritage justifies both the address and the price.
a long weekend, a week
Originally a private hideaway for an Italian duchess in the 1980s.
wellness junkies, sun seekers, families
9:44 AM
Rest rest. The team deliver hot coffee, pastries and colourful platters of fruit just outside of your room. You decide the time – there’s no rushing here.
10:30 AM
Get moving during a sunrise yoga. It’s really special. Restore with a fresh juice after.
11:08 AM
Take advantage of the private beach (the sand, so soft). We love the cabanas and the thatched roofs. The team are never far away if you need them, but it still very much feels like your own slice of paradise. Water sports, snorkelling, swimming, lounging – there’s no set agenda.
1:26 PM
Grab lunch at Taiyo, their Japanese bar. We love the maki rolls. If you’re really hungry, go for the omakase. Trust the chef.
3:30 PM
Take your pick: head to the spa for something soothing. Or, continue with the mind, body and soul theme by playing some tennis. Ask nicely and the hotel can flip the courts into a pickleball set up if you so wish.
5:13 PM
The beach bar is so special for sunset drinks -– a warm breeze and splashing waters. Sit upstairs for the best view.
8:30 PM
When the sun sets move on over to Mistura for sea-to-table and fresh-off-the-grill dishes. We love the short rib tacos and zingy ceviche.
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You’re right in the trees.
4pers.
Too hot? Just take a dip.
2pers.
An up-in-the-sky feeling.
The balcony for margarita sipping.
2pers.
Just a few steps from the beach.
2pers.
Having breakfast in the sitting area.
4pers.
The original duchess quarters.
3pers.
The cherry-red outdoor seats.
3pers.
concierge
parking
complimentaryvalet parking
complimentaryBabysitting
Kid's Club
daily servicing
tennis
outdoor swimming pool
Gym
Spa
Hair salon
event spaces
valet parking
Bicycles
complimentaryEV charging
shuttle
water sports
movement studio
Carretera Cancún – Tulum km 265, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, 77750 Mexico, Mexico
3:00 PM / 12:00 PM
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The hotel actively engages in initiatives to protect the area’s ecosystems and wildlife.
The surrounding communities are supported by sourcing nearby for the restaurant’s ingredients and providing employment opportunities for locals.
From energy-efficient lighting and cooling systems to water-saving fixtures, the hotel is constantly on a mission to educe its environmental impact.