Esencia is an intimate and luxurious property located on a gorgeous beach at Xpu-ha, on Mexico's Caribbean coast.

Esencia is one of the few luxury properties in this area to welcome children of all ages, yet it is also one of the most romantic and indulgent honeymoon destinations in the region. With just twenty nine rooms and suites on an estate covering fifty acres, there's plenty of space for everyone.

In addition to spacious and beautifully furnished suites with seductive ocean views and garden suites with plunge pools, the hotel also offers two houses that can be reserved as one to five bedroom units, each with a private swimming pool.

These are some of the most prestigious accommodations on the Riviera Maya and feature high specification media rooms and lavish dining areas with a private kitchen for in-house chef service.

The houses are ideal for families wishing to combine the flexibility of a private villa with the convenience of a luxury hotel.

For couples, the ultimate choice is the magnificent Rosa Suite. Occupying much of the second floor of the main building, once the home of an Italian duchess, the suite encompasses large terraces overlooking the Caribbean and a private plunge pool.

Other Ocean View suites in the same building feature his and hers bathrooms, walk-in closets, DVD players and flat-screen TVs.

The in-room amenities may be enticing, but you'll need to venture outside your suite to savor the highlights of this property. The cuisine here is already attracting rave reviews in the media and a team of expert water sport instructors and guides can introduce guests to this fabulous stretch of coast.

A spectacular new spa with an emphasis on natural ingredients and holistic rituals is now open and proving very popular. It's also widely acknowledged that this is one of the best beaches on the Riviera Maya - Esencia has a location that's certainly fit for a duchess and also for a select few pampered guests.