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Reviewed 4 February 2011

Playa Viva was probably the most relaxing vacation our extended family has ever had. The casitas are right on a big, wide beach with sea air blowing through. The common area is the perfect hangout area for all - we had ages 5-70. Everyone was as relaxed as they could be and forgot quickly about their crazy lives at home! The Turtle Santuary was such a wonderful place - it was magical for all of us every single time we got to set those baby tortugas free! The staff couldn't have been more terrific. Our every need was taken care of and we were sad to say goodbye to all of them when we had to leave. The food was incredible. Everything was fresh, organic and homemade. Even our young children tried and loved many things that they would have never tried at home! We will definitely be back - as soon as we can!!

Date of stay: December 2010
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Thank DebT-15
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Reviewed 1 February 2011

We just returned home form spending a week in Playa Viva. For the lack of a better word, WOW!! One of the most amazing places I have even been to.. The resort itself is beautiful and very originally built and crafted. I could write an essay about the beach. It is stunning. I spent multiple hours just gazing at the waves and listening to the sound of them crashing. We spotted multiple whales EVERY DAY, if you can believe it. Sometimes they were closer than other times but some days they were just jumping out of water as if they were having a time of their lives. Just that will bring me back many more times.. It is magical.
Normally, the beach is completely empty. Yes, places like that still exist.. Just you waking on a white sand and the ocean. You can walk for miles and really have no reason to turn around because the beauty and the peace of the surrounding simply does not end.
Every morning we would let newly hatched turtles out in the ocean as Playa Viva protects and hosts a sanctuary of sea turtles. Every morning we would see them swim out into the ocean with so much enthusiasm and eagerness. It is very inspirational and special to be a part of such experience. Kids staying at the resort would not miss a day of that daily ceremony.
The food at Playa Viva was absolutely exceptional. Freshly prepared by an amazing chef, who is also happy to teach you his secrets, was guaranteed to be organic, full of vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors. Just the salt that they harvest locally and use it for their cooking have is worth a separate praise. I brought myself a big bag of it. Chef's Flan was my favorite desert. He made it twice that week because we liked it so much.
Evening cocktails prepared by Johnny were refreshing and delicious. Basil Margarita that was made from their organically raised basil and it was something to write home about (and I actually did! :-)
The staff of Playa Viva is truly exceptional. Always smiling, always happy to help with complete sincerity, always respecting your space. On our way home my husband said that in Playa Viva he felt more at home than at his real home. It took a double take not to take it personally :-), but I knew what he meant... It did seem like we were part of the family there. One of the days I had a massage that was very professional and relaxing.
There are plenty of activities to participate in during the stay but I chose to just relax, walk, swim, read and take in the ambiance of this special place, enjoy the majesty and the energy of that was created by a very thought through architecture (it is a one of a kind eco resort) and surrounding nature. I have not felt like that anywhere else before.
We highly, highly recommend coming to Playa Viva. Other guests, like us, kept saying the same things - we will be back. This place exceeded our expectations by far.

Date of stay: January 2011
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 28 January 2011

This was our first 'international' trip with our son (who just turned one). We could not have picked a more perfect place. Everything was magical. The setting, the sound of the waves, the friendly, informative staff, our room, the pool, the food, the massage, the turtles, the whales breaching close to shore, the mission of the resort - it was all perfect.

My husband tends to like active vacations - and while he did get to dive one day and we went into town another day - he seemed perfectly content to just relax and stay on site. There is something for everyone who wants a relaxing, simple, getaway. You can spend time alone, you can hang out with the other guests or chat it up with the staff. You can read, swim, do yoga, walk the grounds, learn about the turtle sanctuary and the restorative land preservation efforts of the property.

It seems like you can eat constantly - and the food is divine. There are always fresh fruits and vegetables - mostly organic and a lot of it grown on site. There are aqua frescas to sip throughout the day. The cuisine is fabulous with lots of healthy choices...and if you don't like any of it, chances are good that they can whip up something special just for you.

You can walk the beach for miles without seeing a soul. And at night, all you hear is the roar of the ocean.
If you want to spend time with your family and if you want to meet some wonderful people and spend a week with a small group this is the place to be. It is one of the few places I have traveled to where I felt very sad to leave and not remotely ready to go home. I hope to get the opportunity to return within the year.

Date of stay: January 2011
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1  Thank Margaret H
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Reviewed 14 January 2011

A 40 minute drive south of Zihuatenejo we found solitude, perfect beach, awesome sunsets, casual atmosphere, extremely friendly staff, great food all in a natural setting. 10 (5 kids, 5-10 years old) of us went right after Christmas and spent the New Year here. We all had a terrific time. The 5 kids, plus 2 new friends from Mexico City, could play all day in the pool, on the beach (flag football, paddle ball, building forts with drift wood, etc.), in the surf or play cards and board games. And they loved the sea turtle sanctuary and releasing baby turtle into the ocean. Fall asleep every night to sound of the ocean and warm breezes. Probably the most relaxing vacation I have ever been on.

Date of stay: December 2010
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Thank bayareahewy
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Reviewed 29 December 2010

Our stay at Playa Viva was Deeply Nourishing on many levels. From the fresh caught, grown-locally, deliciously prepared food and drink, to the warm architecture, open to the sand, sea, sun and plethora of animals.

We slept well (and yes, the first night we thought the loud waves might keep us up, but having left, we now miss it dearly). We ate well. We toured the lovely grounds. We loved the staff, who were so very friendly.

My highlight was watching a sea turtle lay her eggs. Magical.
We want to build our own day bed at home, but could never match the view of the sea. Thank you for this lovely paradise and the care that comes with a stay at Playa Viva! We felt pampered.

Date of stay: December 2010
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Thank Elizheva H
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