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Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows vs Royal Hideaway Playacar

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Hideaway Playacar scores significantly better than Petit Lafitte. Royal Hideaway Playacar comes in at 88 with accolades from 7 reviewers like The Telegraph, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.

Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows
Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows
7 / 10
Carretera Cancun - Chetumal km 296 + 2.1, Xcalacoco, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $233 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Occupying a quiet beach far removed from the Playa del Carmen party scene, Petit Lafitte is an excellent family vacation spot." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Here, guests find good food, attentive and friendly service, and the kind of laid-back, understated comfort that is luring guests farther south to Tulum and the places such as the quirky Azulik Villas." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Named after the famous pirate, this warm and family-friendly resort has multi-unit cabanas plus freestanding bungalows on the beach's north end that are more private and charming." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"This three-pearl hotel is located right on the beach, overlooking turquoise waters and pristine white sands north of Playa del Carmen." Full review
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Royal Hideaway Playacar
8 / 10
Lote Hotelero No. 6 Fracc., Playa del Carmen 77710
From $295 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
91.4
"Rooms, divided among villas named for flowers, provide Zen-like ambience with "dark wood furniture and Carrera marble"." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Makes a valiant effort to provide something near to luxury, including an updated all-inclusive option that refrains from tagging guests like cattle." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This adults-only all-inclusive resort is just a five-minute stroll from Playa del Carmen, so if its activities... aren't sufficient, there's always city entertainment nearby." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Margaritas on the sandy beach, a dinner theater, an infinity pool surrounded by lounge chairs and staffers who’ll bring all the food and drink you could want." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Art and antiques from around the world fill the lobby, and streams, waterfalls, and fountains fill the grounds of this 13-acre resort on a stretch of pristine beach." Full review
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