Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, All & More Inclusive - Adults Only

5.0 star property

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Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.
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A pool with a clear view of the ocean, a thatched roof structure, and lounge chairs.
A beachside lounge with thatched roof, wooden deck, and two reclining chairs with towels.
55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, music library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
The current price is $1,803
$1,487 nightly
$1,803 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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Carretera Cancun Tulum, Km 55.3, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710
  • Place, Maroma Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Virgen Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Xcaret Eco Theme Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cancun, Quintana Roo (CUN-Cancun Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

OVERWATER BUNGALOW

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

PALAFITOS ELITE OVERWATER BUNGALOW

  • Sea view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Playa del Carmen

With a stay at Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, All & More Inclusive - Adults Only in Playa del Carmen (Maroma), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Maroma Beach and Tres Rios Ecopark. .This all-inclusive property is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Quinta Avenida and 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach.

What's nearby

  • Maroma Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Virgen Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 24 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Xplor Theme Park - 30 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 35 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pajarito - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Preferred Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aromes - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Margarita’s Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, All & More Inclusive - Adults Only

Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, All & More Inclusive - Adults Only offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and free minibar items. Rooms open to balconies. 55-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Náay spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring private plunge pools and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. After dipping into one of the 4 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean property include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy international cuisine at OVERWATER GRILL & WINE BA, one of the property's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 6 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
OVERWATER GRILL & WINE BA - Overlooking the ocean, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included
24-hour room service
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Volleyball

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 6 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • OVERWATER GRILL & WINE BA

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Music library
  • Nightclub
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Volleyball

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Palafitos Overwater Bungalows, All & More Inclusive - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 196 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service, views, setting and culinary experience is second to none.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Best vacation ever!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms, restaurants and property was spotless. The food was always amazing everywhere we went. The staff Alberto, Fernando, and Jan were fantastic and met all our needs during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing, the place was magical, and the sunrises were incredible. I can't wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best staff, beautiful view of the ocean, clean room and always to clean them when you want. They make you feel very pampered and spoiled
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guerman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made the stay even more special. They made my wife and I feel welcomed and like we were the owners of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute perfection. Pristine accommodations, excellent service, friendly staff, truly wonderful opportunities for activities, and superb dining. I highly recommend staying at Palafitos.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teeke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came for our anniversary and was really pleased with everything. Planning on coming back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Raj Haresh

The room, view and service w
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect and luxurious.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Reynaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, excellent service. Only negative was property made it too difficult to use Expedia Gold credit. Property breaks the total credit between 9 separate items, providing a modest discount on each one, making it almost impossible to use most of the credit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Blanca Deyanira Valdez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente todo
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The very helpful always there to ask if they could help with anything staff. The over the water room was amazing. 24 hour room service. The Restaurants was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful vacation, can’t wait to go back
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch! Clean, great staff, wonderful service, beautiful grounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than I could have imagine. It was an amazing experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DeAndre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly and helpful staff. We literally felt like kings and queens, we were pampered to the fullest. Amazing time. Enrique, Alberto, Alvaro, Shirem did an awesome job, they made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic! Especially the service!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice, courteousness, and polite. Greatest time staying in over water bungalow. Great food all around the resort. The seaweed patches were big but resort cleaned them up very fast.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

HENRIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

AMIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palafitos is one of the best places I have ever stayed. I am going to visit Mexico and stay at Palafitos again. The area, view from rooms, accommodation standards, restaurants, staffs, I mean, everything is just great about Palafitos.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025