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Petit Lafitte Hotel

3.5 star property

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Enjoy meals under the shade of large canopies, surrounded by palm trees and the soothing sound of the ocean.
Two plush beds with matching headboards and white linens invite rest in this cozy retreat.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by lush plant beds and a meandering stone pathway.
Relax in style with a hammock and a chair on this ocean-view balcony, complete with a small table.
Relax by the ocean-view pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Laundry

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Carretera Cancun, Chetumal km 296 2.1 Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Playa Xcalacoco
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gran Coyote Golf
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Pool View Room - Two Double Beds

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room - Two Double Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room - Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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OceanFront Bungalow - Two Double Beds | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

OceanFront Bungalow - Two Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Jungle Experience Bungalow - Two Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Palm Beach Bungalow - Two Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Pool View Room - King Bed

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room - King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room - King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Palm Beach Bungalow - King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

OceanFront Bungalow - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Jungle Experience Bungalow - King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Ocean View Room - King Bed | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Ocean View Room - King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Petit Lafitte Hotel

3.5-star resort in The Fives
At Petit Lafitte Hotel, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy yoga.
Petit Lafitte Hotel offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Playa del Carmen resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
The resort offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. This 3.5-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a library. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Petit Lafitte Hotel is a smoke-free property.

El Fogon del Capitan - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
La Cueva del Pirata - This beachfront seafood restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Fogon del Capitan
  • La Cueva del Pirata

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Petit Lafitte
Lafitte Hotel
Petit Lafitte
Petit Lafitte Hotel
Petit Lafitte Hotel Playa del Carmen
Petit Lafitte Playa del Carmen
Petit Lafitte Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Petit Lafitte Playa l Carmen
Petit Lafitte Hotel Resort
Petit Lafitte Hotel Playa del Carmen
Petit Lafitte Hotel Resort Playa del Carmen

Petit Lafitte Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 530 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 732 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarra

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Editha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our recent stay at this hotel. The propery itself is just small compared to other resorts but it offers real value for money. The food was good at their restaurant and the facilities, even for a small hotel, are quite cozy and comfortable. We like the tranquility and the charming vibe that comes with this boutique hotel. The location and the area around the hotel, however, is a downside. The area outside the hotel to the main roads is isolated and not well lighted at night. And the road to the property itself from the main road is mostly unpaved which reduces its appeal. Hope they can do something about this.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ikue

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

I would love to come back!

Loved, loved, loved the beach vibes here—so beautiful and relaxing. All the staff were super attentive and kind. One even made a little shade spot for us. Not many people were swimming in the ocean while we were there. I’d definitely recommend bringing aqua shoes if you’re planning to go in. The 8 a.m. yoga class was a big plus for me—it gave me something peaceful to do while my kid slept in, and the yoga studio was so calm and serene. You’ll need a car to get around, but driving was pretty easy, even for my first time in Mexico. The highway’s in great shape, though the smaller roads can be pretty bumpy, so I’d suggest driving during the day at first just to get used to it. Breakfast was delicious but definitely on the slower side, so be ready to chill and enjoy the relaxed pace. I stayed in one of the buildings, and while the room itself was comfortable, we could hear everything happening at the pool. One night the hotel next door had a disco party that went on till 11 a.m.— Next time, I’d go for a bungalow for a bit more peace and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like to swim in the ocean, this is definitely not the place for you. Ocean axis still rocky.You cannot even stand up because of how many rocks are in the way.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

linda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Traveled with family
Love our stay in Petit Lafitte, the location, the ambience, the food, you truly relaxing and feeling taken care of in this hotel. If I were to add a small “even better if”, would be a little refresh of the rooms. This is not a big deal though as you’re not spending too much time there - you enjoy the beach, the restaurant and outdoor seatings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Sunbury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Traveled with group
The beachfront bungalow was wonderful! The breakfasts and dinners were delicious and varied. We especially enjoyed our lovely server, Marianna. A unique hotel with a beautiful beach and pool. I hope to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katje

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a family friendly property for sure. The staff, food , entertainment and property were fantastic. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto Gabriel

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredible time staying at Petit Lafitte. The bungalows are lovely, quaint and sufficient. Some noise from neighbouring properties. The staff at PL are the best. Friendly and welcoming, always available to help. The beach is stunning but you can’t swim right in front. A short walk down to the nearby pier and swimming is great as well as snorkeling. Lots of umbrellas available for guests which means lounging on the beach for the day was comfortable! The food was pretty good and the drinks were fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this as a no frills and relaxing resort for anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Brick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was short, only 3 nights, but sweet. I stayed in a bungalow and it was delightful, clean, comfortable, safe, with easy access to the beach, pool, restaurant, bar, desk. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel. Quaint property right on the beach. Friendly accommodating staff. Small pool, great food and lovely beach bar with great live music several times a week. So happy to have stayed here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene, St. Catherine's

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this quaint resort! Our bungalow was so quiet and the abundance of foliage was so beautiful! The staff are so friendly and accommodating, they really care about your needs. We were celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary and surprised us, at our first dinner, with a special Happy Anniversary dessert! When we come back to this area, we will definitely book here again! Thank you Petit Lafitte for a memorable vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting and great yoga classes. Staff are super friendly and can’t do enough to make sure you have a great stay. We were staying when there was a wedding and think it would be good if the hotel could warn you in advance of that. Food is set menu only.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very peaceful, so quiet. The staff were very friendly and polite, the rooms were clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lived this boutique hotel. Quiet beach. Excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Roxane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property. Our second time here. Family owned and run. Food is authentic…home cooking essentially. We had a cabin which was a nice change from the “big resort” scene. Lady in the buffet line said it was her tenth time here…which I totally understand.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024