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Hotel Esencia, Riviera Maya

Originally built as the private home of an Italian duchess, Hotel Esencia is a place where the traditions of the past come together with a cosmopolitan sense of how to live well today. This aristocratic oasis sits where the Yucatán jungle dissolves into the pristine sands of Xpu-Ha, one of the only remaining undeveloped shores of the Mayan Riviera.

In response to the worldwide health crisis we have thoroughly reviewed our daily operations to comply with all new international safety protocols and hygiene regulations so, when you next visit us, you will feel confident that your health is being well protected here within our secluded paradise 'away from it all'.


Dining Options at Hotel Esencia
• Beefbar Escenia is a true epicurean experience thanks to a menu based on simplicity, the finest high-quality ingredients, and a selection of exceptional meat cuts from Australian Black Onyx and Wx Wagyu beef, and Certified Japanese Kobe beef. Open Monday to Saturday, 6 PM to 11 PM.
• Mistura offers a refined and authentic Mexican gastronomic experience under a towering beachfront ‘palapa’ with spectacular 180 degree views. Offering a creative selection of seafood dishes and specialties from the grill, with the best ingredients of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula and beyond. This sea-to-table experience now features a roaring new open fire grill. Open 7:30 AM to 11 PM.
• Situated between the pools and the beach, Café Esencia is a picturesque spot to start one’s day. With an emphasis on seasonal ingredients and apt updates to coastal staples from Latin America and around the world. Enjoy casual family dining options - salads and sandwiches, fresh fish, tacos, and ceviches - the perfect complements to siesta and surf. Open 7:30 AM to 11 PM.
• An addition to the poolside Café Esencia, the new Coffee Bar offers coffee lovers a wide selection of coffee beans from different regions in Mexico as well as renowned international brands. All coffee beverages are prepared with freshly ground beans and brewed on demand. A selection of mouth-watering house made Mexican pastries are also on display. This charming new addition also features the Juice Bar, offering a delicious selection of freshly squeezed juices, smoothies made to order, and the popular superfood bowls. Open 7:30 AM to 11 PM.
• Located in the two storey beachfront palapa, the Beach Bar is where you can savor creative signature cocktails while enjoying the warm sea breeze and the best views in the hotel. Open from 5 PM to 9 PM (after hour service available upon request).


Activities and Experiences at Hotel Esencia
The journey at Esencia Spa begins with a traditional Mayan kitchen laboratory where therapists tailor bespoke, restorative programs, using the purest ingredients harvested from the waters of the Caribbean and soil from the Mayan jungle. Guests leave Hotel Esencia cleansed and whole. It is a matchless experience of health that opens a new chapter to a life of sound mind and body. Open 9 AM to 9 PM.

The climate controlled fitness room features state of the art Technogym cardio and weight machines, the virtual personal trainer The Mirror, Woodway treadmills, free weights and personal instruction in various body arts, all under a soaring thatched ceiling. Open 6 AM to 11 PM, sunrise yoga is available from 8 AM to 9 AM.