On the beautiful stretch of beach known as ‘Xpu-Ha’ along the Mayan Riviera, you’ll find Hotel Esencia, a charming luxury boutique hotel. Upscale yet unpretentious, Hotel Esencia is a welcoming hideaway for those with only the highest expectations. You’ll be immersed in the tropical jungle that surrounds the hotel, and inspired by the natural scenery of the Caribbean Sea.
The hotel was once the home of a European Duchess, and is now the setting for the hotel’s organic spa, a first-class restaurantworld-renowned chef, and elegant contemporary guest rooms. The property has only 29 rooms and suites in total, so you will never feel crowded. Room rates start at $400 USD per night in low season (May 1-Oct 31).
Hotel Esencia makes a romantic venue for your intimate wedding and honeymoon getaway. Weddings are typically hosted on the beach, by the pool, or in the main garden overlooking the ocean. The hotel is also happy to cater an elaborate reception dinner. Below you’ll find their 2007 wedding services.
Basic Wedding Package- $1,095
- Ceremony Site
- Wedding Coordinator
- Torches
- Bride’s Bouquet
Wedding Ceremonies
- Legal civil ceremony: $920
- Mayan ceremony: $280
Other Wedding Services
- Bridesmaid bouquets: $50+
- Groom’s boutonniere: $20+
- Floral carpet: $400+
- Floral arch: $400+
- Photographer: $480-850
- Live music: $500-630
Wedding Receptions
- Reception setup: $15 per person
- Hors d’oeuvres: $2 per item
- Three course meal: $80+ per person
- Four course meal: $90+ per person
- Premium open bar (1 hr): $35 per person
Note: All prices in US dollars, subject to tax and service fee. All prices subject to change without notice.
For more information and photographs of Hotel Esencia and their wedding services, visit http://www.strayweddings.com/find_resort_details.php?resort_id=23.
All images are copyright Hotel Esencia and are used with permission.
To see photographs of real weddings at the Hacienda San Jose, by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, follow the links below. This luxury hotel is located near Merida in the Yucatan Peninsula, about an hour north of Cancun.
