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Hotel Esencia Holbox

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Free WiFi
Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Calle Paseo Kuka esq. calle Chac Chi, Isla Holbox, QROO, 77310
  • Place, Holbox Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Holbox Letters
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Square
    ‪8 min walk‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Isla Holbox

Hotel Esencia Holbox places you steps from Yum Balam Nature Reserve and within a short 5-minute stroll of Holbox Beach. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Isla Holbox hotel include Holbox Church and Main Square.

What's nearby

  • Holbox Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Holbox Letters - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Main Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holbox Church - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holbox Ferry - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandarina - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Piedra Santa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barba Negra - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roots - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪LUUMA - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Esencia Holbox

Hotel Esencia Holbox offers its guests an outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
Hotel Esencia Holbox offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This Isla Holbox hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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View from property
El Faro Beach Front by ÓOL Hotels
Downtown Holbox
  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 118 reviews
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
El Faro Beach Front by ÓOL Hotels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Esencia Holbox Hotel
Hotel Esencia Holbox Isla Holbox
Hotel Esencia Holbox Hotel Isla Holbox

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Esencia Holbox?

Yep, Hotel Esencia Holbox is a short 3-minute walk from Holbox Beach.

Does Hotel Esencia Holbox have a pool?

Hotel Esencia Holbox has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Esencia Holbox?

No, Hotel Esencia Holbox does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Esencia Holbox?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Esencia Holbox?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Esencia Holbox Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Firstly, Isla Holbox is a dreamy destination. Hotel Esencia did not detract from the experience. The convenience to the beach and easy walkability from the ferry dock and multiple restaurants were my favorite perks. It was a no special amenities stay. But, I still enjoyed my time very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darya

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Delia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiene todo lo esencial para tu estancia, nos sentimos muy bien en las instalaciones y el chico de recepción muy atento.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Line

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Manglende rengøring, renovering af hotellet, så poolen kunne ikke bruges. De lukkede for vandet, så det var ikke muligt at tage bad
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

José manuel

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Me qede 3 noches y nunca limpiaron la habitación. El aire acondicionado no funcionaba. Todo el personal muy amable a excepción d una mujer q fue grosera
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

angel angat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal muy amable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
La stanza era pulita, l'hotel molto semplice, era quello che ci aspettavamo dalla descrizione.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

José Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELES FLORES

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fátima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente recepción, muy atento y amable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastico

Atendimento excelente de ivonne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA LUCELY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy agradable el servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELES FLORES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bonito el lugar
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cerca del mar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia, Anaheim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No hay restaurante cerca.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinorah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Short walk to the beach and close to fruterías and other stores
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena ubicación, buen precio, en la terraza deberían tener sillas o camastros para pasar el rato
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Angel Edrei

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025