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Petit Lafitte

3.0 of 5
Carretera Cancun - Chetumal km 296 + 2.1 | Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico
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4.5 of 5 stars 329 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very good(12)
  • Riviera Maya(9)
  • Great Place(9)
  • Ocean views(9)
  • Hotel room(9)
  • Beautiful beach(7)
  • Bottled water(7)
  • Would highly recommend(6)
  • Wonderful time(6)
  • Fresh fruit(6)
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THOMAS C
HORTON MICHIGAN
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

It had been 17 years since I had been to Mexico and I was pleasantly surprised that the smaller quaint Mexican resort hotel was alive and well in the Petit Lafitte. The staff, the food,the accommodations and the beach setting were great. I look forward to returning to this special place. Our compliments to David Herrera,the hotel concierge and all... More

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thegadsby
New York City, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012 NEW

We took our 4 month old on his first real vacation and Petit Lafitte was the perfect spot for this. While there is not shortage of options in Playa del Carmen, this was the right place for us. The whole time we were there, I kept thanking my husband for finding Petit and sparing us from a busy all inclusive.... More

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CarolinaHome
Waxhaw, North Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Petit Lafitte is the perfect destination for an amazing vacation for both your mind and body (to be more exact, your stomach, because the food was incredible!)! First and foremost, the staff is what makes the experience an unforgettable one. We were met with a warm smile and a tour of the premises and the theme of a genuine concern... More

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LaurieandPeter
Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel (although I would love to keep it a secret so we will always be able to get a room) is without a doubt our favorite hotel of any place we have traveled to (and we travel quite alot). The hotel is simple, nothing fancy, but it has everything you could possibly need and is super clean. But the... More

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denitzfamily
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Petit Lafitte is perfection - small, intimate and totally unfussy, warm and friendly to its international and intergenerational group of guests, and with a lovely and uncrowded beach, grounds, delicious food, a loving staff and more than enough creature comforts to make us happy to do little more than rest and renew over the arc of each day. Playa del... More

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lawgirl78
New York, New York
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I just got back from my trip yesterday, and Petit Lafitte was everything I expected and more. Like others have said, you have to know what you're expecting here. My friend and I stayed in a standard garden view room, which was perfectly located between the beach and the open air dining area where breakfast and dinner is served everyday.... More

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CanadaScot
canada
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20 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

We looked forward to our first trip to Mexico and to this hotel based on the reviews. Whilst conscious it was 3 star, the reviews gave the impression that the food, staff, surroundings exceeded the 3 star rating. We were disappointed. When we were there there was a dispute with the immediate private residential neighbor. Loud music played with outside... More

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Ivan Fuentes, Manager at Petit Lafitte, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Hello Canada Scott, I would like to respond to your review, first by saying Thank you for taking the time to write it. It is so important to have feedback that allows the hotels and properties to improve their services and also help the readers and travelers make the best of their vacations. Second, I would like to ask: why... More

salinasibiza
new york
Reviewer
3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

This place is a hidden gem! It is worth the upgrade to the private bungalows which boast a rustic setting ensuring your relaxation. The staff & services offered by the staff were superb. They even helped us plan an all day excursion & found us on the beach.They made every effort to make your time there enjoyable. The food was... More

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ss2010Alexandria
alexandria
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

I have been visiting Petit Lafitte and its predecessor for over twenty years, and it's better this year than ever! The staff, many of whom have been there for many years and remember returning guests, go out of their way to make your experience personal and perfect. The seaside bungalows are wonderful--right on the beach, with your own porch and... More

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stmalo7
Boston
Reviewer
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is what a beach resort should be. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and the small scale of the hotel allows the guests to relax, get to know each other (if they want to), and not worry about things like whether there will be room for them on the beach in the shade under a palapa, or... More

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Address: Carretera Cancun - Chetumal km 296 + 2.1 | Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen 77710, Mexico

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