Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows

Hotels
8.9 (476 reviews)
Xcalacoco Manzana 21 Fraccion 3, Región 4L 86 , Playa del Carmen , mx

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beachfront location and peaceful atmosphere
Friendly, warm and helpful staff
Beautiful setting with greenery and bungalows
Pool and quiet beach ambiance
Complimentary yoga and spa/massage options
Fresh and abundant breakfast
Half-board/onsite dining convenient (some find it good)
Friday barbecue and family-friendly wildlife
Cons:
Sea affected by rocks and sargassum — not ideal for swimming
Some staff solicit tips in restaurants
Hotel showing signs of age; maintenance needed
Occasional room issues: clogged drains or no hot water
Food/beverage can be expensive; cocktails sometimes weak
Dinner offerings skewed toward US tourists for some tastes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Generally acceptable cleanliness; guests mention algae on the beach (not the hotel's fault) and some maintenance signs in rooms, but no widespread cleanliness complaints.
Service
9.6
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, warm, helpful and attentive; some notes about tipping pressure from food staff but overall service is a strong positive in reviews.
Location
9.2
Excellent beachfront setting and quiet, close to town (~10 minutes by taxi); however many guests note the adjacent sea has rocks and sargassum limiting safe swimming.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms and bungalows are charming, spacious and comfortable for many guests, though some report maintenance issues (showing age, clogged drain, occasional lack of hot water).
Amenities
9.2
Strong amenities cited: pool, yoga (complimentary), beachside cottages, massages and family-friendly wildlife; overall amenities contribute to a relaxed stay.
Value for Money
8.1
Perceived as somewhat pricey by several guests (food and overall cost), though many feel the quality justifies the price—mixed but slightly below the overall mark.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast described as fresh and abundant and some guests found food worth the price; criticisms include limited variety aimed at US tastes, some expensive items and unimpressive cocktails.
Overall Experience
9.6
Many guests report a wonderful, peaceful and restorative stay ('paradise', 'relax', 'exceptional'), praising atmosphere, staff and location despite a few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 22:56

Property Description

Tranquil Beachfront Escape
Petit Lafitte offers a serene beachfront setting just a short drive from Playa del Carmen Airport. Tropical Oasis Retreat Immerse yourself in lush gardens and choose from rooms overlooking the ocean or gardens. Relaxation and Convenience Enjoy amenities like a spa, free Wi-Fi, and beachside bar for the ultimate unwind. Ready to experience paradise? Book your stay at Petit Lafitte now!

Important information:

In Case of Book more that 5 rooms, please contact to the Hotel to confirm it

Extra cost for Children up to 11 years old, $50 USD, Children over 12 years old are considered as Adult
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CUN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 476 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Maria del Rocio • couple • ch
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Cathryn • couple • gb
10
Paradise !
Pros:

Beautiful setting, huge bed, great pool and beach area and staff were really friendly and helpful!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Céline • family_with_children • fr
10
3 nuits merveilleuses dans cet hôtel chic et bohème ! Personnel très agréable et sympathique ! Le massage face à la mer
Pros:

Son emplacement en bord de mer, ses bungalow sur la plage, le barbecue du vendredi soir !

Cons:

Rien, tout est magnifique !

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • mx
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Ludovic • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Le charme
Le front de mer
Le calme

Cons:

La course aux tips du personnel de restauration.
La plage, pas possible d'aller se baigner a cause des rochers même sec des chaussures
Petit déjeuner compris tres tres simple

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuelle • solo_traveller • fr
6
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Steven • family_with_children • be
8
Opletten door aanwezigheid sargassum!
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, leuke locatie en gezellig

Cons:

De zee, veel sargassum, en rotsen en algen

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Masoud • couple • gb
9
A wonderful stay at Petit Lafitte, made even more special by our upgrade
Pros:

My wife and I loved our stay at Petit Lafitte — the upgrade to a beachside cottage made our visit feel really special. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the whole place has a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. Breakfast was fresh, tasty, and a great start to each day. The location is perfect — right by a beautiful quiet beach and still close enough to reach everything in Playa del Carmen easily about 10 minutes taxi ride.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Camila • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

Localização, bangalos e estruturas muito boas. Por não ser um hotel gigante e nao estar muito cheio nos sentimos muito bem e confortáveis. Funcionários muito atenciosos e simpáticos.

Cons:

Ficamos no bagalô que era ótimo, mas o ralo do banheiro estava entupido e nao tinha água quente no chuveiro.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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chrisgrimm • solo_traveller • de
7
Man könnte mehr aus dieser Anlage machen
Pros:

Die Lage und das Konzept sind gut.

Cons:

Die Anlage ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Wartung und Verbesserungen an der Gesamtanlage sind erforderlich. Die Qualität des angebotenen Frühstücks und Abendessen sind zu sehr auf den US Touristen ausgelegt, worunter sie Vielfalt und die Qualität leidet

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Eran • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

שעור יוגה מדהים
חוף נהדר ושקט
קרוב לעיירה

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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christian • couple • us
7
Bueno para relajarse pero no el mejor lugar para bañarse en el mar.
Pros:

Frente al mar

Cons:

El mar adyacente está totalmente lleno de piedras y no es posible bañarse en forma segura, hay que caminar unos 100 metros para encontrar un espacio de mar din piedras.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • us
10
It was a wonderful oceanfront vacation
Pros:

Location food and staff

Cons:

May a little expensive

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Amalia • extended_group • es
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Amalia • family_with_children • es
9
Relax absoluto
Pros:

La ubicación es inmejorable. El desayuno muy abundante y de buena calidad.

Cons:

A veces la música es un poco fuerte

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • solo_traveller • ca
8
Pros:

well, located on the beach, even if it appears complicated to get to. It’s worth the little zigzag Road.

Cons:

it’s starting to show its age, but everything is well maintained

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Lotte • family_with_children • nl
9
Oase van rust en fantastische strandsfeer
Pros:

Prachtig sfeervol hotel. De rust, echte strandsfeer, mooi strand, mooi zwembad. Dit alles zo weg van alle drukte en oase. Heerlijk gegeten a la carte. Ruim voldoende. Genieten!

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • family_with_children • fr
9
Très bel hôtel
Pros:

Très bel hôtel, avec beaucoup de verdure donnant sur une jolie plage. La chambres vue mer était grande et confortable, et la vue top ! Personnel très agréable et serviable

Cons:

Algues sur la plage. Pas du fait de l’établissement

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee