Esencia

Sited on the Riviera Maya, Esencia is a perfect example of how elegance and simplicity excels in such a perfect setting as Xpu-Ha beach. The heart of Esencia is the beautiful beachfront ‘Casa Grande’ with its unusual Catalan dome roof that overlooks two miles of white beach. Esencia is a member of ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’.

Accommodation

Choose from 29 air-conditioned suites and rooms, each individually designed, with options of sea or garden views, private plunge pools, in-room baths and lush gardens and terraces. Décor is white, simple and elegant and all rooms have television, DVD, black-out shades and Molton Brown amenities. The ‘Casa Grande’ houses several suites, while further cottages are dotted around the garden where the emphasis is on privacy. Two of the cottages are family friendly.

Facilities

Sal y Fuego restaurant specialising in international cuisine and rustic adventures with a Mexican flair - Sal y Fuego Bar - Two swimming pools (one adult-only) - Fishing, snorkelling, windsurfing and scuba diving on site - Horse riding, tennis and golf available nearby - Visits to ancient Maya cities - Aroma organic spa incorporating indigenous ingredients and herbs from the garden.

per person inclusive of international flights, bed and breakfast in a Garden Suite with Plunge Pool.

Room supplements (per person per night) from

Ocean View Suite £35; One Bedroom Cattage with Pool £248.

Getting There

British Airways (Heathrow) - Mexico City with onward flights with Mexicana or Aeromexico to Cancun.

Airport Transfer

60 minutes