Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows
Solidaridad, Mexico
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Is Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.4/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: beautiful overwater bungalows; delicious food; polite, efficient staff. Main complaint: lagoon water often dirty or smelly.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Overwater-look bungalows, murky lagoon”
Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows offers overwater villas that many guests find beautiful and romantic, with polite, efficient staff, delicious food, comfortable beds, nice cabanas and a good pool. But the water beneath the bungalows is the recurring problem: several reviewers describe it as dirty, algae-covered or smelly — some blame seaweed — meaning guests often cannot swim directly from the room. Other complaints include a slow check-in and a rushed checkout, raccoons found inside one bungalow, staff described as rude by one guest, and dietary restrictions repeatedly ignored at meals. It suits travelers wanting the overwater look without a long flight, with eyes open about the water.
- Rooms
- Beautiful, romantic overwater bungalow-style accommodations throughout.
- Service
- Polite staff; dietary needs ignored once.
- Food
- Delicious food is served on site.
- Facilities
- Nice cabanas and a good pool.
- Cleanliness
- The lagoon water runs dirty at times.
- Beautiful overwater bungalows
- Delicious food
- Polite, efficient staff
- Nice cabanas and pool
- Overwater feel without a long flight
- Spa
- Gym
- Lagoon water often dirty or smelly
- Cannot always swim from the room
- Service and dietary lapses reported
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How it compares
Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows ranks #4 of 24 hotels Staylist lists in Solidaridad and #4 of 21 5-star hotels there. At about $1,944 a night it is 229% above the median for 5-star hotels in Solidaridad ($592). The closest listed alternative is Etéreo, Auberge Collection, 500 m away (score 9.5).
About the hotel
- Address
- Carr. Cancún - Tulum Km 55.3, 77710 Playa del, Solidaridad, Quintana Roo, 77710, Mexico
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Distance to centre
- 4.7 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Cancun Intl. Airport (43.75 km) · Train Station: Maya Train Station - Cancún (42.28 km)
- Children
- Children are not permitted to stay at this property
Nearby hotels
- Etéreo, Auberge Collection500 m · 9.5 · $592
- The Riviera Maya Edition at Kanai1.1 km · 9.0 · $720
- The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya1.1 km · 8.9 · $799
- Chablé Maroma1.2 km · 9.0 · $1,031
- Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun2 km · 8.7
Amenities
- Private beach area
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Parking
- Bar
- Nightclub
- Multi-function room
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Valet parking
- Fax/copying service
- Wake-up call
- VIP check-in service
- Smoking area
- Garden
- Kayaking
- Light therapy
- Beauty and makeup
- Eco tours
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing service
- First aid kit
- First aid room
Frequently asked questions
- Is there parking at Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows?
- Yes: parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Cancun Intl. Airport, about 43.75 km away.
- How far is Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows from the centre of Solidaridad?
- About 4.7 km.
- Is Hotel Palafitos Overwater Bungalows suitable for children?
- Children are not permitted to stay at this property