Cancun's vibrant energy pulses through Essenzia de Cancun, where shopping and dining converge. Indulge in a meal at one of the three on-site restaurants or grab a coffee to-go from the cafe; then unwind with free WiFi, work out in the gym, or shoot some pool.
8 Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, Cancun, QROO, 77500
What's nearby
Plaza Caracol Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Nichupté Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cancun Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Caracol Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Forum Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Kawachi Specialty Restaurant - 4 min walk
Miramar - 5 min walk
Turquesa Restaurant - 5 min walk
Lounge 24 - 2 min walk
Kulinarium Restaurant - 5 min walk
About this property
Essenzia de Cancun
Essenzia de Cancun puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park and Forum Beach. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, Cancun Convention Center and Gaviota Azul Beach are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 33 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Coffee shop
What to do
Shopping
Pool table
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Communal living room
Fitness center
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 39
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
LED light bulbs
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: USD 4.93 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 9 to 99 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (may vary based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 15
Policies
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Essenzia de Cancun Hotel
Essenzia de Cancun Cancun
Essenzia de Cancun Adults Only
Essenzia de Cancun Hotel Cancun
Frequently asked questions
Does Essenzia de Cancun offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Essenzia de Cancun does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Essenzia de Cancun?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 33 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Essenzia de Cancun?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Essenzia de Cancun?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM. There's a charge of USD 15 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Essenzia de Cancun?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Royal Yak Casino and Sports Book (10-min drive) and Dubai Palace Casino (11-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Essenzia de Cancun and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
What's the area around Essenzia de Cancun like?
Essenzia de Cancun is located near Playa Ancha in Zona Hotelera, a short 1-minute walk from West Coast of Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancun, and Punta Nizuc National Park and 12 minutes' walk from Forum Beach. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.
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Reviews
Essenzia de Cancun Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
7.0
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2025
Large clean room. Great area and price.
Daniel
Daniel, 11-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2026
Good location so you could walk to just about anything you would need. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The photos of the room were a little deceiving, there are no windows, and we learned you have to run the shower for about 10 minutes before any hot water comes out.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
The hotel is very close to the Hotel Zone and the price is very affordable, very comfortable and quite. Within walking distance to the beaches and the Super Market.
Armando
Armando, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
Very good location.
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 26, 2026
The hot tub did not get hot. This was very disappointing. The location is easy to get to and had a nice restaurant very close for breakfast. Interesting concept of converting a mall into a hotel, the room was large and quiet.
Alexius
Alexius, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 7, 2023
Good value in a good location.
Ervin
Ervin, 12-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2024
Really nice and close to restaurants and club's.
Sahara
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
WONDFERFUL
Great staff and wonderful location. The beach is across the street
gary
gary, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2025
For the money, the rooms were large, beds were king sized, and all clean. The hotel has little amenities but there's a cute coffee shop with a great breakfast on the backside. My teenage sons loved exploring the old hotel
CJ
CJ, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2024
This has been a fantastic hotel that is now past its prime but still very comfortable, inviting and intriguing. The staff are helpful and the morning breakfast buffet is very good.
Rob
Rob, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
Very "efficient" (what you get for the money you pay).
Good location, clean, quiet (stayed here at the end of the busy season).
Nothing to complain.
Interesting approach, to convert a (closed) shopping mall into a hotel.
Valerian
Valerian, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2025
Hey , I like this hotel I see every room different design that is very good looking.
Bogdan
Bogdan, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
The lady was very kind, even though it was 2-3 hours before check-in. She gave me the room so I could change, leave my things, and go to the beach. Everything was great and close
Arturo
Arturo, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2024
Love the location, easy to walk to restaurants, take busses, wonderful areas for those who like to walk.
I recommend it
Edelmira
Edelmira, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2023
very nice room
George
George, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2023
I enjoyed my stay. Wonderful for those who will be out most the dayotherwise what's the point while i cancun.staff helpful and attentive. Work being done there so appearance needs some help.but cost made up for that.i would recommend or perhaps leave it as my little secret place
jerome Joseph
jerome Joseph, 5-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Apr 21, 2025
Staff was amazing, but this place had cockroaches and the bed had hair in the sheets floor dirty like it wasn’t mopped properly had a mildew smell
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Nov 30, 2023
Okay stay
Emplyees were friendly and helpful.
The hotel seemed a bit outdated and a bit noisy from the hallway.
Beds were comfortable and good and location fine for a few nights before continuing travels.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2023
Good location. You get what you pay for. We just needed it for 1 night and it was good enough
paola
paola, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Each employee I encountered was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They were patient in answering my questions. I want to commend the women preparing the breakfasts. The food was good, hot and tasty! The restaurant was clean, airy and comfortable.
The rooftop pool was an unexpected treat.
Mario
Mario, 5-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Check/in was great and the attendant was friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and the A/C worked well. However it was difficult to find the entrance which was around the side of the building itself, which is a converted mall. In essence, there is no natural light inside the room and no views to any grounds as such. But there was a good number of lights inside the unit itself.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 7, 2025
Great location, decent hotel
This hotel was very close to the beach and a lot of tourist attractions which made it really easily accessible. reception was very good for arranging tours for us but they didn't even have an extra blanket when we asked for one. due to heavy poor on the day the roof was leaking in the hallway. the gym was not really in a working condition. Room was spacious and clean but would have preferred carpet floors instead of tile.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2024
A gem in the hotel zone
The outside of the hotel may probably fool you, but as soon as you enter the property, you notice a simple front desk and hallways, but good customer service. Something that should be mentioned is that the bathrooms that are considered public are aging and appear abandoned. But when you enter your room, you can see a room that is on par with large renowned hotels, clean and comfortable, I fell in love with my room. This hotel is undoubtedly a gem in the hotel zone and at a price that cannot be matched. It has a buffet restaurant, the food is good and the service is friendly. If you plan to spend the whole day out, this is the right hotel.
Ismael
Ismael, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 29, 2023
The room was fine, the problem is that the hotel has a different name than the one that appears on the web, after all, everything is fine.
Yanet
Yanet, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jan 2, 2024
The property has only one thing going for it and that’s location . It smelled in the room . It was run down and terrible signage . We were lucky the cab driver knew where it was. Never had hot water whole week we were there . Room was cold and no heat as we got some bad weather . Our room was clean but never got hand towel and had to ask for bath towels . In saying that we found the staff friendly and helpful with requests . It’s only good if you get a great deal to stay as close to everything otherwise don’t book here . The place is literally falling apart . We were at highest season Xmas week so we got a great rate compared to other very overpriced hotels . Also we felt safe walking everywhere .