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Soaking up the sun by the pool
Dusk rolls in
Having fun at our private rooftop plunge pool
Paddle boards on the beach
Our suite looking over the jungle
View at one of the hotel pools
Beautiful design in the hotel salon
The Hotel Esencia beach
Watching the sunrise from bed
Morning view
Highs & Lows
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The beautiful surroundings.
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The abundance of treats — from the little evening gift on your pillow after turn down and the Havaianas flip flops, to the beach basket and departing gift of local chocolates.
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The food was wonderful, and having restaurants to choose from is the dream.
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The water sports available are amazing — from paddle boarding and kite surfing, to abundant snorkeling — there's lots to do on the beach if you're feeling like some action.
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Complimentary afternoon tea.
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Sadly pets/dogs are not allowed, but the hotel is family friendly and inclusive to all ages however young — it's a lovely environment.
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury Escape
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Vibe
Quiet, intimate, private, beautiful, effortless
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Location
Sitting within 50 acres of private jungle
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Rooms
42 suites, 3 villas
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
On arrival we were greeted as old friends, and then taken by golf buggy to our rooms with refreshing welcome drinks — it was the perfect arrival
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Future Forward
Innovative wellness technology, environmentally conscious
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Music
Ambient background music at the restaurants
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Year Opened
2014
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Designed By
Alfonso Nunez
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Health & Wellness
Wellness suites with private gyms in your room, water sports, fully equipped state-of-the-art gym, Mayan-style spa
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Food
Sensational Mexican fusion at the beachfront restaurant with spectacular 180 degree views, and the Beefbar Esencia for a selection of exceptional meat cuts — simple comfort food meets fine dining
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
8 am yoga is the event of the day
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Minibar & Retail
Fully stocked minibar and on-site boutique
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Accessibility
Easily accessible
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Pet Friendly
No pets allowed
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Children
Family friendly and welcoming
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Price
Reassuringly expensive — and worth it
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This off the grid beach sits in between Tulum and Playa del Carmen. It's the perfect private escape on the Mayan Riviera, with all the beauty of the region and the blissful quiet that nearby areas are missing.