We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The grounds were beautiful and well-kept, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Breakfast was a highlight—there was a great variety of fresh fruits and juices, which we truly appreciated. The restaurant team was also very kind and helpful. Thank you for a lovely experience

Stayed in March 2025

Not being able to access the ocean in front of the property was not ideal with young children (you need to walk a few hundred meters), although the abundant seaweed made the sea less attractive than the pool anyway. WiFi in the room had poor signal.

The setting, furniture, and vegetation make the resort very charming. The food for breakfast and dinner exceeded our expectations for quality and variety. The staff was friendly and attentive.

Stayed in March 2025

Right on the beach. Amazing sand. Small facility with 30 rooms in 5 buildings. Plus, it's has around 20 bungalows. Great breakfast buffet and dishes from the menu are included. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel, though many did. You will want to have a car due to the distance from Playa del Carmen. Right in front of the hotel is not great for swimming due to coral and spiny urchins. Very short walk to where one can get in the beautiful water.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing, we liked everything! :)

Small charming hotel, with very nice green garden where you may see local animals hanging around. Every morning we watched sunrise in the beach, during this time they offer coffee for the early birds! After that we went to yoga class. The bed and pillows were good, room was quiet, rooms are very basic, and nothing special. Hotel personnel is very kind and helpful. We arrived at 10AM and got the room right away. Day before I asked for early check in with an extra charge, but they refused. During check in at 10AM they did not ask any money for early check in. Food: Very good breakfast and dinner. In the morning, some food is served as buffee, most of the main dishes have to be ordered, some dishes were with extra charge, however there is no need to pay extra as there are many options that you can order for free. Dinner - soup and salat is served as buffee, main course and dessert has to be ordered separately. Every day the menu changes, there were two options of main dish and dessert. Food and the drinks in the beach bar is also very good. Food prices at the beach are very reasonable, cocktails start for 185MXN. Beach: small and charming beach area, the area is not big, however there were always free sun beds. For swimming, I suggest to use swimming shoes, as there are some rocks in the sea. If someone wants to snorkel, then there is nothing to see. Shops and walking around: The hotel is far away from Playa del Carmen centre - you have to take a taxi. There is nowhere to walk around in the neighbourhood, closest shop is 1.4km far away. We went to the shop few times, however we did not miss the "walking around" part at all. Would definitely stay again in this hotel! :)

Stayed in February 2025

Service at dinner was very slow and there was one bar tender who didn’t acknowledge me for 20 minutes

Very nice

Stayed in March 2025

Communication with beach waiters was tricky. I asked for a parasol and was told they had none left, that someone will come help me move a deck shade to the shadow. None came so I asked again, I was then told no one could help me... Then a lady who arrived after me was brought a parasol.... After someone left a spot in the shadows I moved and the waiter was upset. I had to explain I didn't steal anyone's spot... Then it was very tricky to be served anything.

Room was very good, clean and spacious Breakfast was amazing Hotel was peaceful, we even saw animals The staff was amazing (except for the beach waiters) The food and cocktail were great ! Highly recommend.

Stayed in February 2025

The restaurant meals (buffet) were mediocre - we had breakfast and dinner.

Loved the beach location.

Stayed in February 2025

Such a charming and beautiful place! We loved being right on the beach, doing yoga every morning (the instructor was fantastic at Spanish + English instruction), and the staff were so kind and helpful. The food was also really good - it was thoughtful and made with high quality ingredients. For breakfast they had a great buffet with made to order options as well, lunch and drinks were for sale at the cute bar and patio overlooking the water, and dinner was either a buffet or made to order with a few nice options. Overall this place is fantastic and I can find no faults. We hope to be back!

Stayed in February 2025

My husband is a runner and says the area around the hotel is not so great for runs. Our room had 2 double beds (full size) and we're quite tall, so next time we'll make sure to book the king size bed.

We had a wonderful stay at Petit Lafitte - the food and staff were terrific. We didn't have the all-inclusive dinner option but ended up having dinner at the hotel most nights because the food was so good. We loved the secluded pool and private beach (the swimming area is a few hundred feet to the right - and the beach was objectively better than the beaches in front of the 5-star luxury resorts in the area) Our room and beds were very comfortable; the wifi worked well for my husband, who had to take work calls. We had an issue with our room AC, which was fixed immediately. Petit Lafitte is such a relaxing hotel; it didn't feel crowded, and it's family-friendly (not a party crowd) I enjoyed the daily yoga and the lazy afternoons spent on the beach. We will definitely be back.

Stayed in February 2025

Their Shuttle service seems to be very busy or they select customers to service and spare some for taxis which they get commissions from! I felt being ignored by the reception for my many shuttle requests.

Beatiful location in the nature. Attentive and smiling staff. Clean and spacious rooms. Good food.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Great location and beautiful small hotel. Lovely breakfast and loved the early bird coffee when watching the sun rise.

Stayed in February 2025

Hotel rooms are clearly dated and could use a renovation / upgrade, although they are clean and big enough. Also would suggest they start dinner at 6 instead of 7, as the latter is too late for small children.

Very relaxed, perfectly situated hotel with an amazing beach bar, great pool and very family / child friendly. Food and cocktails were consistently good and staff was very friendly. Very good value for what you get vs eg the regional all-in resorts. Loved the small scale feel.

Stayed in February 2025

Great location. Wonderful staff and delicious food

Stayed in January 2025

However, it does make visiting Playa del Carmen’s city center less convenient, as getting there requires a taxi. The hotel charges high tariffs for transportation, so we recommend renting a car to save costs and gain flexibility. There were a couple of minor drawbacks. Tipping on top of included meals felt a bit confusing, especially for European travelers unfamiliar with the practice. Additionally, the shower water in our bungalow had an unusual smell, likely related to regional sargassum issues that can affect the area.

Our stay at Petit Lafitte in a beachfront bungalow was a wonderful and unforgettable experience. The view from our bungalow was absolutely stunning—waking up to the sound of the waves and the breathtaking sight of the ocean was a highlight of our trip. The beach was perfect for long, peaceful walks, and the tranquil atmosphere made it an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle. The food was consistently delicious, with fresh and flavorful options that never disappointed. The staff were exceptional—friendly, attentive, and always eager to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The facilities were well-maintained and met the expectations of a quality 4-star hotel. Please see our stay Vlog on our TY channel @SpicyEuroFusion

Stayed in December 2024

Beautiful location and lovely staff, great landing spot for our holiday in Mexico.

Stayed in December 2024

Super cozy place! The staff is very dedicated and friendly! Feels so much better comparing to large resorts!

Stayed in December 2024

En general la comida no era muy variada

Que era un excelente espacio para descansar

Stayed in November 2024

Came across the hotel by accident en route somewhere else but a very beautiful location, great breakfast, friendly staff and I would love to have stayed and done some yoga!

Stayed in August 2024

There was a smell from a sewage on the beach

Surroundings, beach, food

Stayed in August 2024

Not play music all day. The waves on the rocks in front of hotel are divine in sound

Just amazingly cozy and not modernized!!! The staff and their service was simply the best:)

Stayed in August 2024

The food is amazing!!!

Stayed in August 2024

Beach in front of the hotel not really beautiful. Property far from the city centre (50$ round trip by taxi), not connected in any way (closer bus station at 2km)

overall very pleasant property, well organised. high quality food and themed evenings. the room was very spacious and clean

Stayed in August 2024

We felt the half board dinner costs were quite inflated on the bill, creating pressure to increase the tip. Not within the control of the hotel, but there were lots of jet skis churning up the sand and the sargassum and making the water murky.

We stayed in a gorgeous beach bungalow set in a quiet garden with a coati family scampering around. We loved the food, the musicians on taco night, the morning yoga, the beachfront bar and relaxing round the pool. The staff were really great helping us find a fun snorkelling trip out to the reef.

Stayed in August 2024

Difficult to access by car

Beach club and staff kindness

Stayed in August 2024