Esencia

Set on a wonderful two mile stretch of white sand beach and surrounded by a 50 acre tropical oasis, Esencia is the most elegant boutique retreat on the Riviera Maya. Formerly the private home of an Italian duchess and now a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, you’ll find that peace and tranquillity reign here. Whilst only an hour from Cancún, you’ll feel a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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7 Nights from £2,439

per person in low season and £2,825 in high season, based on 2 adults sharing a Garden Room, including breakfast, return scheduled flights, private transfers and use of a lounge at Gatwick.

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Offers

Many of our hotels offer early booking savings, free nights, complimentary weddings, exclusive extras for honeymooners and family value packages.

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Airport Transfer

60 minutes' drive from Cancún International Airport.

Location

On the Riviera Maya to the south of Playa del Carmen.

Accommodation

The 29 rooms, suites and cottages are simply but beautifully decorated and feature hand-crafted furnishings, over sized bathrooms with rain showers and louvred doors that open onto a private balcony or terrace with views of the gardens or ocean. All accommodation is well appointed with air-conditioning, satellite TV, DVD player, iPod docking station with pre-loaded iPod minis and a mini fridge stocked with complimentary water, soft drinks and beer; some suites also offer a private plunge pool. Garden Rooms and Suites are located in the estate’s tranquil gardens and offer complete privacy whilst the Terrace Suite and the spacious Master Garden Suite are in the main house, close to the swimming pool and beach. Ocean View Rooms and Suites are located in the exclusive Casa Principal, just steps from the beach and overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Deluxe and Master Ocean View Suites provide the ultimate in luxury whilst the split-level, two bedroom garden cottages with full-sized private pool are ideal for families.

Restaurants And Bars

Leisurely breakfasts are served either in the Poolside Pavilion or in the comfort of your own room or suite. Lunch is also offered in the Poolside Pavilion whilst dinner is taken in the resort’s signature Sal y Fuego restaurant which serves innovative Meso-American cuisine using fresh, local ingredients.

Meal Plans

Bed & Breakfast

Facilities

Facilities include two swimming pools and a stunning stretch of beach where a range of watersports are available. The exquisite Aroma Spa has 5 treatment rooms, 4 Jacuzzis and 2 traditional Mayan Temazcals; the first organic spa on the Riviera Maya, Aroma offers holistic treatments based on ancient Mayan practices. Complimentary yoga and meditation classes are available in the main house terrace or garden area and Mexican cooking classes are also on offer.

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This elegant boutique hotel is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life - you’ll find that peace and tranquility descend as soon as you arrive at Esencia

The gorgeous, award-winning Aroma Spa is reason enough to visit Esencia - treatments incorporate indigenous fruits, plants and herbs, many of which are grown in the estate’s herb garden and blended by the knowledgeable spa therapists

Ceviche is a speciality at Esencia and you’ll find a whole menu here featuring a mouth-watering range of delicious options, including lobster, scallops, shrimps and octopus