A noble retreat reimagined on the Mayan Riviera's pristine shores.
BrandThe Set Collection
DestinationRiviera Maya
RegionMexico Central America & Caribbean
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingBeach
Best ForCouples/Romance, Beach & Water Sports, Culinary Experiences
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerOn-Request
Private PoolSome Suites
Nestled between Tulum and Playa del Carmen, Hotel Esencia is a 50-acre estate that was once the private retreat of an Italian duchess. This beachfront sanctuary seamlessly blends contemporary design with the natural beauty of the Mayan Riviera. The property boasts 47 elegantly appointed suites and f
Key Features
Esencia Mansion
Mistura restaurant
Beefbar
Taiyo sushi bar
Ixchel-inspired spa
three pools
20-seat cinema
underground cocktail lounge
Dining
Mistura - Sea-to-Table
Beefbar - International
Taiyo - Japanese Sushi
Signature Experience
Staying in the Esencia Mansion with its private pools and cinema.
For an exclusive beachfront experience that combines historical elegance with modern luxury.
Signature Suite: Esencia Mansion
Four suites, three pools, 20-seat cinema, underground cocktail lounge
Best time: November through April provides the finest Riviera Maya luxury conditions, with the dry season's reliable sunshine, calm Caribbean waters, and the ancient Mayan archaeological sites at their most accessible.
Demand: Riviera Maya maintains North America's strongest Caribbean luxury resort demand, with peak winter season from December through April attracting maximum international arrivals. Easter week and Christmas create the year's most intense demand periods.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Riviera Maya properties command Caribbean premium rates during the winter high season, with Christmas and Easter weeks seeing the year's highest rates at the finest adults-only and private residence resorts. Summer months offer 30-40% savings with near-identical weather.
Insider tip: Arrange a private cenote immersion experience at a sacred Maya site accessible only through archaeological foundation partnerships — swimming in crystal freshwater below ancient jungle canopy in a cenote visited by Maya priests for 2,000 years, available exclusively through the most culturally conne
Avoid: Avoid June through October when Caribbean hurricane season creates meaningful weather risk and the spring break crowds of March through April create a fundamentally different atmosphere at even the most exclusive adults-only properties.
