Hotel Esencia
Xpu-Há, Mexico
Between the lush Yucatán jungle and the white sands of Xpu-Há on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Hotel Esencia retains the character of its beginnings as the private home of an Italian duchess. Today, this secluded 51-room retreat combines spacious suites and private villas with understated elegance, attentive, personalised service and a close connection to its natural surroundings.
Dining and wellbeing are central to the stay, with exceptional restaurants and a newly relaunched spa that brings together Mayan healing traditions, cacao rituals and contemporary recovery technology. Sunrise yoga and time on the water make the most of the beachfront setting, while nearby cenotes and Mayan ruins offer reasons to explore beyond the grounds.
Recognised with Three MICHELIN Keys, Forbes Travel Guide Five Stars and multiple appearances on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list, Hotel Esencia balances an impressive reputation with the privacy and ease of a much-loved coastal home.
Dining and wellbeing are central to the stay, with exceptional restaurants and a newly relaunched spa that brings together Mayan healing traditions, cacao rituals and contemporary recovery technology. Sunrise yoga and time on the water make the most of the beachfront setting, while nearby cenotes and Mayan ruins offer reasons to explore beyond the grounds.
Recognised with Three MICHELIN Keys, Forbes Travel Guide Five Stars and multiple appearances on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list, Hotel Esencia balances an impressive reputation with the privacy and ease of a much-loved coastal home.
