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Hotel class 5.0 of 5
Quintana Roo 77500, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars
FedericaM3   2 contributions
Oct 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Incredible place, very little hotel, great service, fantastic Spa more

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CaliforniaNewYork   5 contributions
CA
Sep 24, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

OMG its nice. Peaceful. Quiet. Easy. Simple. it was an Estate then just added on to. Its so serene. So chill. 2 pools that are so lovely looks like theyve never been used. the beach is great . The beach service, fantastic. The ocean is gorgeous. The linens perfect. bed perect. Products perfect. Molton Brown. Had a plunge pool on... more

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5 of 5 stars
lilgil   1 contribution
nyc
Sep 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed at this hotel during a promotion for credit toward food, drink, spa, etc. Everything about the hotel and the promotion exceded our expectaions. The staff is exceptional, the food is rather good, but the beach is simply one of the best I have ever seen. There are lagoons nearby that someone will take you to,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cun_8   1 contribution
Nahant, MA
Jul 9, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

You completely forget about your daily routine when you stay at Esencia Estate. This is a place to relax and enjoy the sounds of the ocean, the breeze and the birds, it's very peaceful, quiet, relaxing and beautiful. The aromatic coffee, the morning sweet rolls and the gourmet cuisine are delicious. There are Thai Chi and Yoga classes or if... more

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5 of 5 stars
KJWED   2 contributions
BC
Jun 29, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel is a hidden gem! Special, lovely and beautiful. The spa is incredible and quite the unique experience (my partner and i did the lovers ritual), and the lobby speaks true to the nature of the entire resort - quiet, understated luxury. The food is incredible, the patrons suited my style, and i would honestly recommend this hotel to... more

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5 of 5 stars
65mstang   6 contributions
Atlanta
Jun 22, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

We are just back from Esencia, and we miss it so much. I took my wife to Esencia for our honeymoon, and it was the perfect choice. This was by far the best service we had ever experienced at a hotel. Catalina and Nicholas at the concierge desk were very helpful setting up excursions for us, and giving us restaurant... more

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5 of 5 stars
cindbri   5 contributions
Minneapolis, MN
May 20, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We had originally planned our trip to Esencia in October, but due to a family emergency the night before we were supposed to leave, we had to postpone our trip until December. Staff was great in working with us, and only kept 50% of the deposit we put down, which we thought was more than fair. When we finally did... more

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benax   1 contribution
cancun
May 17, 2009 | Trip type: Family
3/3 found this review helpful

We have been fortunate to have stayed at many small luxury hotels around the World, and without doubt, Esencia is by far, the best, all around hotel, in the most amazing location, we have ever been to. We stayed with our kids (3 & 9) and the level of service and premises for up-scale family travel is compared to none.... more

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5 of 5 stars
SuperEagle78   20 contributions
London
Apr 30, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

I booked an "Essence of Love" package in Esencia (5 night ocean view suite) as part of my honeymoon. The booking went very smoothly and Maria et others were very responsive to my requests. A couple of weeks before my departure I got an email from Esencia to break the good news that there was a cancellation in one of... more

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5 of 5 stars
hesty   1 contribution
texas
Apr 12, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

we have never been anywhere like this & we never wanted to leave!! gorgeous rooms nestled within the tropical trees...complete privacy that we felt at times we were all alone. white sand & crystal clear water...five star dining...the 'silent service' where whatever you wanted was just a mere request away...& not to mention the spa....unlike anything we have ever been... more

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  • Esencia Playa Del Carmen
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Address: Quintana Roo 77500, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico