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Ocean Maya RoyalevsPetit Lafitte Beach Front Hotel & Bungalows
Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, Petit Lafitte is the choice of most professionals compared to Ocean Maya Royale. Petit Lafitte comes in at 80 with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Oyster.
Ocean Maya Royale
Oyster
Star Service
Carretera Federal Chetumal, km. 299, Playa del Carmen 77710
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Upscale
"The 320-room mid-range Ocean Maya Royale is an all-inclusive adults-only resort located on a private beach, 15 minutes from the center of Playa del Carmen." Full review
"There is actually a fair amount of value packed into this generic property for those who get a good deal on rates." 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
"Occupying a quiet beach far removed from the Playa del Carmen party scene, Petit Lafitte is an excellent family vacation spot." Full review
"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
"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
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