With a stay at Petit Lafitte Hotel in Playa del Carmen (The Fives), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course and Quinta Avenida. .This beach resort is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Playa del Carmen Main Beach and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Maroma Beach.
Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles
Xcaret Eco Theme Park - 25 min drive - 11.4 miles
Maroma Beach - 28 min drive - 9.4 miles
Getting around
Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
Amaranto - 5 min drive
Piano Bar - 6 min drive
Mike’s Coffee - 6 min drive
El Beso Pool Bar - 20 min walk
Steakhouse - 19 min walk
About this property
Petit Lafitte Hotel
On beach with outdoor pool, near El Camaleón Mayakoba Golf Course
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
You can enjoy a meal at El Fogon del Capitan serving the guests of Petit Lafitte Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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I come here for long solo vacation weekends. Great property. Amazing staff and the food is perfect. If you like to swim the water in front of the property is very rocky and not suitable for swimming but you can walk the shore and find better areas. I just need the occasional foot dip and for it to be pretty to look at, so perfect for me.
Wonderful boutique hotel. Perfect for people that want chilled out calm. Space to relax. Wonderful staff, we loved our room - a beachfront bungalow. Half board, 4 courses for dinner and a wide breakfast choice. All delicious.
Absolutely the best in taking care of guest, safe clean and beautiful beach. The best part, the food, so good, health and outstanding, can't wait to get back.
La Petite Lafitte hit all of the right buttons for my wife and me. It was quiet when we waned it to be and appropriately festive with a great day bay and music at dinner. The staff are what make a place special, and from the greeters to the wait staff and maintenance crew, they were all top notch friendly and always looking to make our stay perfect.
We will return and share with others our perfect retreat.
A really nice, affordable hotel with absolutely wonderful staff. Rooms were spacious, beach was
Remy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Rebecca
Traveled with partner
May 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is a good value. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food was ok (breakfast and dinner). Small salad bar every evening before dinner. Two choices of entree. Most food was good. Pool was fine, just nothing fancy. Limited things to do in the area, so if you need nightlife and restaurants, it costs about $28-$30 each way for taxi to go to PDC. We had a relaxing time, for the money. Downside: expectation of tip every meal. Some areas of the grounds were in disrepair but they were working on it. Not sure about safety after dark so we didn’t venture far at night. Not a luxury resort but more of a low-key, granola type place, as we expected from other reviews.
We had a truly perfect stay! We booked a beachfront room, and waking up to the sound of the ocean each morning was absolutely magical. The service throughout our stay was exceptional—every staff member was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The food was outstanding, with a great variety of delicious options. Both the check-in and check-out processes were smooth and efficient, making everything completely stress-free.
Choosing this hotel for our anniversary getaway was the best decision we could have made. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we are already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a special and unforgettable experience!
Thank you!
Maria Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Angela
Traveled with partner
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Food isn’t the greatest. Unfortunately, can’t dine at other close restaurants unless you’re staying at the hotel.
The cabanas need some TLC, floors aren’t clean and bathrooms can use some remodeling.
Staff is attentive. When signing your receipts (after dining) make sure that if you are paying cash, DO NOT sign the receipt. While checking out of hotel, they were telling us we had a balance due for drinks. I specified that we paid drinks in cash. And was told we signed the receipt, well yes we did because we were told to do so!!
So, don’t fall for it.
Angela
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Ileana
Apr 26, 2025
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Solo trip
I wanted to relax and not hear the noise from 5th Ave. it was the right choice of hotel. The beach is not for swimming so you have to move a bit but not a big deal. Overall great stay !
Old they make or seem nicer online the staff replies for any concerns with a delay so if you need something you have to go to the reception to ask for it and to get out of the property then taxis are very expensive they do not offer any transportation to downtown
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.