Palafitos Overwater Bungalows at El Dorado Maroma is Mexico's original overwater bungalow resort and one of the most photographed properties on the Riviera Maya. The 35 bungalows are built directly over the Caribbean lagoon with glass floors, outdoor soaking tubs, and private ladders directly into the water. For destination wedding couples who want an extraordinary backdrop and don't require a large venue, Palafitos is incomparable.
Overview
Palafitos Overwater Bungalows at El Dorado Maroma is Mexico's original overwater bungalow resort — 35 bungalows built directly above the Caribbean lagoon, each with glass floors, a private outdoor soaking tub, and a ladder descending directly into the water. The resort consistently produces the most photographed destination wedding imagery in the Riviera Maya, and the combination of Palafitos and the adjacent El Dorado Maroma beach venue allows ceremony configurations that take full advantage of both environments.
For intimate weddings
With just 35 bungalows, Palafitos is best suited to weddings of 50 guests or fewer who want an extraordinary setting and are not limited primarily by price. The experience justifies the cost for couples whose priority is creating imagery and memories that no other property in Mexico can replicate.
Wedding packages
Palafitos Wedding Packages
Palafitos Overwater Bungalows operates its wedding programme in partnership with El Dorado Royale next door — couples staying at Palafitos have access to El Dorado's full wedding package range, with ceremony venues that can be arranged on the overwater decks of Palafitos itself.
Package Inclusions (All Tiers)
- Dedicated on-site wedding coordinator
- Legal or symbolic ceremony option
- Bridal bouquet and boutonniere
- Sound system and microphone
- Wedding cake for two
- Sparkling wine toast
- Complimentary room for the couple on the wedding night
Overwater Ceremony Add-On
Ceremonies on the overwater bungalow decks are available as a premium add-on. This setting — water beneath the deck, Caribbean horizon ahead — is the primary reason couples choose Palafitos over El Dorado Royale's beach venues. Pricing on request through Vacationeeze.
Ceremony locations
Palafitos SKY Deck
Ceremony for up to 50 guests, available from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
South Beach Area
Ceremony for up to 150 persons with music until 11pm.
Chapel
Ceremony accommodating up to 120 persons.
Gazebo 24
Intimate gazebo for up to 80 persons.
Resort rooms
Overwater Bungalow
Stunning overwater suite with glass-bottom floors, private infinity pool, direct ocean ladder access, and romantic outdoor shower.
Resort amenities
- Full butler service
- Private infinity pool
- 24-hour room service
- Customized beach picnics
- Spa treatments
- Gourmet dining
Resort activities
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
- Private ocean access
- Spa treatments
- Beach lounging
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