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BlueBay Grand EsmeraldavsPetit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows
Both BlueBay Grand Esmeralda and Petit Lafitte are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Petit Lafitte is preferred by most writers compared to BlueBay Grand Esmeralda. Petit Lafitte scores 80 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers like Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
Jetsetter
Star Service
Oyster
Carretera Federal Chetumal- Puerto Juarez km 300, Camino a la Pileta, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $196/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "All-inclusive enclave with three pools, six restaurants and a stand-out spa near Playa del Carmen." Full review
Star Service "This enormous all-inclusive hotel, set on 180 acres, is located 35 minutes (69 kilometers) south of the Cancun International Airport." Full review
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range hotel has a lot to offer for families and couples who are looking for a low-maintenance beach vacation at a good price." Full review
Petit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows
Lonely Planet Star Service
Fodor's Oyster
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
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 "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 "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 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
