La Posada Del Capitan Lafitte, Playa del Carmen Centro

This place was absolutely the best. I was traveling alone and concerned about that but never gave it a thought once I arrived. Everyone was respectful of me and my privacy and yet took great care of me. I loved that I didn't have to dress up to go eat and yet was able to socialize when I wanted and have my privacy when I wanted. The beach and ocean are incredibly beautiful. The rooms are just gorgeous with wonderful views and are exceptionally clean. The staff is caring and professional. The bathrooms are great and beautifully tiled. Every morning I had a wonderful breakfast with so many choices of food. Then I took a yoga class for an hour - on the beach and the cost was incredibly cheap. The bar was outdoors and the place for all to gather and enjoy. I met so many people who came to hve a drink, and share and enjoy. The bartender was fun and made it great. Most nights there was something special going on. This place is not like regular hotels, it is for getting away from it all, enjoying the beach, the wonderful food, the pool, diving and the gorgeous ocean. However, if you want to go anywhere, like to the ruins or Playa del Carmen for shopping, etc. they will pick you up and take you anywhere. They have a shuttle to/from the airport in Cancun. Everything you want/need is provided. I loved it and had one of the very best vacations of my life and would go back anytime!!

We loved Capitan Lafitte for many reasons: kind of a step back in time; people so friendly and helpful; food delicious; entertainment low key and appropriately ethnic. When we were there (April 2005)the neighboring "resort" consisted of sleeping tents and a communal dining hall, reading room, and bar. Guests from both places got to know one another and frequently ended up at the Lafitte bar in the evening before dinner. Now we only hope that Hurricaine Emily spares this little piece of heaven. We have reservations for 2006!

This place is for those who enjoy the serenity of clean white beaches, no distractions by kids, and who don't want to be bothered by the tourist crowds of Cancun. You can read under palapas at the beach, relax, mingle with others, and enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the place. This resort is heaven and the staff members are like family once you have been there a few times. The only drawback to the place is when large crowds of unruly americans go there for weddings. In that case, stay away because they take over the place and it is very different. June and July seem to be the time when these crowds take over the place.

Capitan Lafitte is a great place to rest and recharge your batteries. This place isn't about partying,finding a hook up, or having a social director get everyone involved. It is about getting away from the stresses of everyday life and relaxing in an inviting resort. The staff are great, the water's warm, and the drinks are tasty & cheap. We enjoyed it so much we are going back.

I just returned form a week in early March, and it was wonderful. This was my first trip, but my girlfriend's fifth. I found no problems of any kind certainly none referred to in the previous review. The staff was very accomodating and friendly. The grounds were in great shape. The dive shop was open and staffed. The beach was in great shape and was constantly being groomed. There was no noise and no construction underway. Our room was ocean front and comfortable. It was cleaned spotless every day and perfect when we returned from breakfast. The bartenders are wonderful as is the dining room staff. This place is meant for couples, groups and families. Singles would be pretty bored unless they leave the grounds and head to Playa. Average age of the guests, excluding the children is mid 40's. This is a very mellow place with a great vibe.

Capitan LaFitte is one of the best unknown treasures in the Mexican Riviera! Although it is a little out of the way, 45 minute ride from the airport, it is well worth the trouble. Lafitte is by no means a luxury hotel, no oppulence here. But if you like that simple relaxing way of living you will love this place. You get free breakfast and dinner but have to purchase your own lunch and drinks. The pricing is very reasonable and the food is A+. We only had a food/bar bill of $400.00USD for two adults after an 8 day stay, $25.00USD per day per person......not bad at all. The rooms are very nice but definately not the Ritz. All rooms have dual entrances with one that will at least open up in the direction of the beach. No more than a 3 minute walk out to the water line. The beaches are fairly private, no other hotels close and the clientel are usually out for the day....very close to having your own private beach. We have stayed there previously to our last trip September 2005 and plan on going back this fall 2006. The service is outstanding! Privacy outstanding! Food is A+. the only downfall that the entire hotel is surrounded by sand, so if sand in your bed is not for you.......then do not stay at Capitan La Fitte....personally, I love the idea of not having to wear shoes for 8 days!

We've been going to Lafitte for the past 17 years. We knew it took quite a hit from Wilma, but read favorable comments. The resort has lost much of it's tropical plants which made it so jungle-like, they are replanting and some of the taller palms have survived. The beach is full of thatch palapas & comfortable chairs, the beach is also much sandier than before the hurricane, expecially trhe northern section, smoothe, no stones entry to the water. Excellent service - on all respects - they bent over backwards. Our room had a stocked fridge & everything was in good working order. The fresh beach towels were available every day & all the purified bottled water you want was also available. I don't know who wrote the previous review concerning the so-called "poor service" but they must have had a major communications issue with the management or else it's a personal attack. We loved it, my friend, a first-timer, loved it. The dinners were hit & miss. They tried "Italian nite" and it was less than Italian, but the home-made Gelato (coconut or strawberry)made up for it. Other nights the Mexican/Yucatecan & Mayan fare was excellent - lots of fish, always a super & fresh salad bar with local produce. Breakfasts were stupendous as usual, and the bartenders are on the top of my list for consistancy, service and friendliness (Victor & Jesus). I would go back in a heartbeat. The "after Wilma" photos are astonishing, compared to what the resort looks like now. Everything else is the same, especially the ambiance they are famous for. Excellent value, atmosphere, relaxation. Masseuse's are excellent, too.

We just spent 6 of the most relaxing days we have had sine having kids. Our now teens went off to do their thing so mom and I went to do ours. The Lafitte was the perfect place. No TV, no phone, no computer; exactly what we needed. I read 4 books, enjoyed the sun, waves and beach. Some of the best food I've ever had in mexico. No if you want pampering and things to do this is not the place and kids would be board quick, but for relaxiation and enjoyment this was a great place. We will go back. the location is in easy reach of cancun and playa, and it has a decent beach( well before Emiley) and the snorkeling right out front wasn't too bad.

My new Wife and I spent our honeymoon here, we are positively going to return. The views were amazing. The sea turtles would lay thier eggs on the beach and one of the hotel workers would gather them up so they would not be destroyed or stolen. It was amazing.

Lafitte was a true hidden treasure. Beach views, kind staff, full bar and lovely, swimmable beach. No jet skiis or trampolines - just the perfect quiet, easy going vacation. But now it's gone. As of September 2006 it is closing and construction is beggining on yet another delux, concrete extravaganza. Does anyone know of any similar getaways??? Quiet, reasonable, private and wonderful?