Hotel Esencia

Ideal for families or groups, this four-bedroom 930sq m villa has three swimming pools set within secluded gardens, a five-minute walk from the main hotel. On the third floor, you'll find the master suite with an office room, a large bedroom with a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, freestanding bath tub, twin sinks and an indoor/outdoor plunge pool. Opposite the master bedroom, there's a private fitness studio with state-of-the-art equipment, including a Woodway treadmill and Pent Fitness weight set. The top floor also has a vast rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, sunloungers and alfresco dining spaces that overlook the jungle canopies. Two junior suites occupy the floor below, each with a king-size bed, private terrace, walk-in closets, a shared studio lounge and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, a freestanding bath tub and twin sinks. The fourth bedroom is best for children (or if you're travelling without little Smiths, ideal for your 24-hour on demand butler). Downstairs, there's a fully equipped kitchen with a private chef (on request); a breakfast terrace; a connecting living room with a wet bar; a smaller lounger, and large sliding doors that open out onto a dining terrace that overlooks the villa's largest ceramic pool, a few steps below. There's also a private screening room that seats up to 20 and a fully stocked underground speakeasy bar with a hidden entrance. Three of the bedrooms and a few shared areas can also accommodate an extra rollaway bed.

Villa with private pool is a duplex residence featuring 2 ensuite bedrooms, 1 King bed, 2 Double beds, a large living room, a master bathroom suite with separate walk-in shower and tub, 2 additional bathrooms, a large private heated swimming pool, multiple terraces with seating and hammocks, complete media room with 52 inch HDTV/DVDs, iPod sound system, air conditioning, complimentary mini-bar, walk-in closets, and Hotel Esencia signature amenities.

Our most private suite, this Caribbean style beachfront bungalow - on its own 2,800m2 independent property - features all the comforts and signature amenities of Hotel Esencia. This exceptional suite under a large palapa roof features a master king bedroom overlooking the sea, an adjacent living area convertible to a second bedroom, a spacious master bathroom suite with double sinks, bathtub and shower, a large walk-in closet, a guest bathroom with shower, and a large wrap-around outdoor terrace with unobstructed views of the paradisiac Xpu-Ha beach. This breathtaking suite includes 40m of private beachfront, with sunbeds and a large beach palapa for lounging or beachfront private dining. With wide-screen WiFi-connected smart TV, sound system, ceiling fans and air conditioning, butler service, and all Hotel Esencia amenities.

Set privately aside from the main hotel on a jungly 15-acre estate just a short walk from the beach, this colonial-style villa sleeps up to six guests. There are private terraces where guests can socialise, dine alfresco or simply enjoy the peace and quiet – the master suite has two to itself – plus three bedrooms (each with a king-size bed) and ensuite bathrooms (each with a walk-in shower), living room and dining room. A full kitchen has a stove, microwave, fridge, blender and more. Villa guests get waited on by a private butler, chef and waiter, and they get a flatscreen TV, sound-system, iPod dock, Ipod minis preloaded with music, minibar, internet access, and Hotel Esencia signature bath products.