Where your vacation meets your values.
Life at Playa Viva
A unique Eco Luxury destination, Playa Viva has something for everyone. You and your loved ones will enjoy the rugged, unspoiled beauty of Mexico in the guilt-free luxury of an environmentally conscious resort dedicated to sustainability and regenerative practices. Choose from among 19 eco-luxury rooms, each with a beautiful ocean view, including our award-winning oceanfront Treehouse. Immerse yourself in nature, attend our morning yoga practice or even host a beachside yoga retreat, volunteer in the turtle sanctuary, give back to the local community, engage in a workshop, or just relax completely in paradise. Reserve your stay today and experience the bounty of the local ecosystem while helping it to thrive.
Our Impact
As a B-Corp certified brand, impact is, and always has been, integral to the Playa Viva experience. We run entirely off-grid — generating 100% of our energy from solar power. We work extensively with our local community to support health and education. And we labor year round to restore and revitalize our land. We provide a vacation experience that is in integrity with our highest aspirational values for how life should be lived.
What Our Guests Are Saying About Us
Inessa Roman-Pogorzhelskaya
20:45 13 Jan 23
This is a special place with very spacial people. It is truly beautiful and very private. Food was incredible --... delicious, healthy and creative. They also made simple meals for our kids which was very appreciated. I love daily yoga classes and massage. The staff are the best I have seen anywhere -- they really care about the guests and went above and beyond. My daughter had a medical emergency on Christmas eve and they found a doctor and brought medication sooner than I could reach my insurance provider in the US. Playa Viva really walks the walk when it comes to sustainability - they are powered by solar, do not use plastic and provide strong support to the community in the area (we heard it from them!). David and Julia are incredible leaders who are doing all the right things both for the guests and their staff. It's been almost a month since Playa Viva and I still wont shut up about it when I speak to friends. Hope to be backread more
Mike Carr
18:00 29 Oct 22
I hesitate to say that the experience was transformative, but it truly was, and that is due to the staff and the... mission of this amazing eco-resort. My group was attending the resort for a yoga retreat. We did yoga each morning against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful location. The staff treated us like family. They knew our names and by the end, we knew theirs. The food was amazing and fresh, and part of it came from the farm on the property. All the food and goods in the boutique were locally sourced and farmed with help of the resort, who is truly giving back to the community. I cannot recommend this place enough.read more
Stefani Hendricks
23:28 21 Oct 22
Our stay at Playa Viva was a mother-daughter yoga retreat trip for my 50th birthday. We met amazing folks and loved... everything about our stay. We were a little disappointed that there were no baby turtles hatching during our stay, (nature has a way of doing what it wants) and they only had one horse for the horseback ride on the beach, but we weren't disappointed because this meant we got more beach time. The food was great, the drinks at the bar even better! We are looking forward to staying again someday!read more
Julia Fenko
16:56 29 Jun 22
Overpriced place with a school camp touch. My husband and myself were extremely surprised and disappointed with our... stay after reading all the nice reviews. I don’t know where all these people, who are writing good reviews staying, maybe they are staying in a cheaper accommodation, but we were paying around $700 per night and for this price you would definitely expect better service. I have been to various lodges and accommodations in nature, unique and beautiful, all over the world, so I can compare. In Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Europe just to name a few. I didn’t experience ANYTHING so overpriced and with zero customer service as PlayaViva. I don’t mind to pay for having great and unforgettable experience but in this accommodation you pay for NOTHING. There is no hot water in the accommodation, when there is no sun. There is no minibar or “room service”, no food is allowed in the accommodation (yes, I understand that we are in nature and the food will attract insects etc but if I want to have dinner in my accommodation, I should be able to do so, you PAY for that). You have to eat strictly on time (it was a strange experience, reminding me about school camps or hospitals) in a common area, together with the staff. Seriously??? We felt like we are disturbing staff with our presence. Luckily, accommodations next to us were empty, otherwise there is no privacy at all, neighbors would be looking into your house and vice versa. The person who met us, Sofia, had no clue that we booked the Adventurer package and no clue, what is the name of the accommodation that we booked. Although, it’s highly advertised on their website, not by numbers, but by names. Highly incompetent. Although, she has good skills to drink wine. Staff, drinking alcohol in the restaurant, while guests are present. Wow. The person, Johny, who supposed to organize tours for us, didn’t show up on our first and second day, so we had to cancel the entire package and we were disappointed with the organization. Few hours after we asked for the refund for the package, Johny showed up during our dinner, interrupting the meal, apologizing that he didn’t show up earlier and saying that most of the tours aren’t available anyway due to the rainy weather (so why to sell the package if it’s difficult to fulfill it?) The only positive point was the food. It was delicious and you can say that the cook really knows the job. In general, kitchen staff and the person from the bar, Xavier, were extremely nice, professional and helpful. But, unfortunately, the excellent food wasn’t worth the money paid and the lost days from our holiday.read more
Rebecca Afford
18:24 11 Jun 22
I came to Playa Viva on a solo trip. The staff could not have been more welcoming. I met so many wonderful people.... Would definitely suggest taking tours with Johnny!! The food was unbelievable and visiting the farm was a highlight. I felt safe and had the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation.The sustainability of Playa Viva is what drew me to stay here and they really do walk the walk. Such a beautiful place and I hope to be back again.read more
Pearl Lujan
17:45 03 Mar 22
This is the ONLY place I have found in 53 countries that does EVERYTHING right! from their social/enviromental impact,... to the friendliness of staff, amazing ambience and vibe, the epic treehouses and the food...Playa Viva is unreal!!! A place worth every penny you will spend, knowing that it goes to help restore the watershed, the animals, the life and the community of the nearby town. I am gushing with love for this place!read more
Margaret Crawford
19:03 05 Feb 22
This Playa Viva eco resort vacation had been a bucket list item for my mom over several years. Arriving together as a... family, learning about green energy, sustainability and regeneration was important to her and impactful for all of us. We enjoyed the gorgeous lodging, food, staff, farm, turtles, ocean/beach, and, most importantly, invaluable time spent together. Special thanks to David, Omar, Emma, Griffen, the turtle rescue workers, the kitchen staff and others who helped make this such a wonderful experience for all of us.read more
Karlijn Klaver
01:17 30 Jan 22
5 star plus (if I could give more stars I would, everything’s was perfect)! The most scenic and beautiful hotel... ever!Designed with so much love and care, beautiful hotel that was really relaxing and great service! Loved everything about it! Worth to go out of your way to stay here.It’s quite remote, but easy to access with the taxi that was included in the price. Also lots of thing to do and see; like whales and baby turtles.read more
Perla Ni
19:25 03 Jan 22
One word - Magical!This place is the place to go to disconnect and reconnect with yourself and the planet.The place... is so beautiful, the food is fresh and delicious, and the owner and staff are so helpful and treat you like family.The farm is amazing - learn about regenerative farming. We enjoyed learning about all the ways to use the palm trees. as well as visiting the pigs and tasting the hibiscus.Don't miss what you can do to help turtles! In the evenings, you can participate in the group walk on the beach where you can help look for turtle eggs and protect them from predators. In the morning, you can release baby turtles and visit the education center of the turtle sanctuary and learn everything about turtles.The morning yoga and massages are so relaxing.The treehouses are beautifully designed with local materials and inspired by nature.Tip: Around dusk, put on mosquito repellent and change into long pants and long sleeve shirt.Thank you David, Julia, Jose and Fernando! I can't wait to come back!read more
Erik Berridge
01:38 17 Dec 21
Nothing but positive thoughts and wonderful memories. The vibe was awesome the entire time, the staff always... professional and friendly, food/drink was out of this world, and the mission of Playa Viva truly righteous. I am so glad we came!!read more
Sarah Koenck
02:32 01 Dec 21
Playa Viva was amazing! Beautiful location, amazing food, and the staff was fantastic. The rooms are comfortable and... the turn down service was wonderful. Bathrooms are spacious. The food was delicious and highly recommend the Farm Tour- Amanda is an incredible human and I was so inspired by the work she is doing at the farm and for the local community. Overall, 5/5 vacation!read more
Sheila Kramer
18:37 29 Nov 21
Playa Viva was spectacular from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. The room, with its retractable walls to the... warm, friendly, welcoming staff... the property... the food... it was exceptional! It was the first time I have taken a vacation alone and I loved every.single.minute!read more
Patricia Vázquez del Mercado
14:30 14 May 21
This is the most beautiful experience. This is a place to connect, reconnect, elevate consciousness and awareness about... our role in this world. Playa Viva has an amazing team, all of them are connected to nature, to their community, and are the most important part of this community. I truly recommend travelling, visiting and reconnecting in this amazing place. We're are all one.Thanks to the Playa Viva team for their kindness, their extraordinary services, their food quality, the community building, and for reminding us how important it is to be connected and to work collaboratively.Just a great place to be.read more
Christine Addicott
00:34 28 Mar 21
One of the best vacations I have been on!!! Playa Viva is magical! Alyra was such a gift ! She taught yoga and sang... beautiful songs to us! The turtles were so cool!!! We helped release them into the wild. We even found a turtles nest and saved the eggs!! Staff felt like fanily!!!read more
Ame Lujan
03:52 23 Mar 21
Love everything ... thank you so much for this experience ... I´ll be back soon
Roque Campos
17:50 25 Feb 21
Great place to enjoy nature, eat wonderful and rest peacefully. Staff is great in every possible way. The facilities... are well preserved, and the rooms are very clean.read more
Anna Loughlin
19:54 20 Feb 21
Absolute heaven. It's almost agonizing knowing this place exists, but I cannot always be there.
Jordan Eichenblatt
01:31 11 Feb 21
This place is heaven. I did not want to leave. Everything is better than expected. The staff. The other guests.... Everyone respects everyone and cares for everyone. This place is my favorite spot in the world.read more
Katherine Tynan
20:05 18 Jan 21
The setting was amazing, the isolation therapeutic, the food restorative, the birding surprisingly fabulous and the... ocean and boogie boarding inviting!read more
Yasmin Camarillo
22:19 12 Dec 20
The best place to relax and disconnect from busy life and reconnect with natureGreat experience that you must live.
Eve del Rosario
03:42 04 Aug 20
A very private eco-resort. So private that you can leave your cellphone charging in the common sitting area by the pool... and will not worry it getting lost. It’s brings you back to nature and Her serenity.I went there for a yoga retreat and that just was cherry on the topping as Playa Viva IS a retreat in itself.Wonderfully prepared meals from their garden that feeds not just your tummy but your soul as well.I will definitely be going back.read more
Augustah Allen
21:53 23 Jul 20
Everything is perfection. From the place, the service, the food and lodging. It’ll meet your expectations and more !
Molly Vieira
15:22 19 Mar 20
I feel incredibly grateful that I was able to come and experience Playa Viva. So many smiles from the staff whenever... you crossed paths. Everything was always so clean. You can tell there’s so much respect for the land. Perfectly placed hammocks and loungers if you felt like you needed space, it was there for you. The food and refreshments were absolutely amazing. The variety of everything was impeccable. My deepest appreciation for everything and everyone who is apart of this place. Thank you for having me ***read more
Cyn Cooley
22:02 06 Mar 20
I came to Playa Viva on a yoga retreat and could not have been happier with the experience. The staff made me feel like... they really cared about our experience and tried to accommodate all the needs of our fairly diverse group. The beach was pristine and gorgeous, no one but us as far as they eye could see and had the pleasure of seeing whales, dolphins and baby turtles on more than one occasion. The yoga platform had the most gorgeous views and was well stocked with high quality mats and props. For our evening practice they pulled down these translucent golden shades to prevent the sun from getting in our eyes while it set, creating an almost otherworldly experience. The food was fresh, healthy and abundant every day including fresh coconut milk for those who are dairy free, SOOO delicious. I also loved the small but beautifully curated boutique, they had a lovely selection of handmade items at reasonable prices. I visited every day, sometimes more than once! One other thing I loved about Playa Viva was they had a beautiful rescue dog named Mama on the property that had found them and then been adopted by a couple who visited there some months prior. It somehow added to the homeyness of it all. I would definitely come here again.read more
Tenli Yavneh
16:19 16 Feb 20
My four stays over five years have made Playa Viva is a touchstone for me -- when I can't sleep I imagine myself there,... the ocean pounding outside my room at night, the birds and crickets, the gentle air. The food is delicious and healthy, the staff attentive and friendly, and the environment is physically beautiful to the point of breathtaking. Playa Viva is a place to relax and restore your peace of mind.read more
Lika Banshoya
17:30 29 Dec 19
Playa Viva is more than a luxurious resort with amazing beach views and beautiful and comfortable accommodations.It is... an experience, in tune with eco and social consciousness : farm to table delicious dinners and support to sea turtle conservation and various local projects. It also feels like a home thanks to the friendliest and warmest staff I've ever met.I stayed for 11 days and was heartbroken to leave all the beautiful people who work at Playa Viva. I will cherish this stay forever.Thank you Playa Viva !read more
Cassidy Johnston
17:23 11 Dec 19
This small, eco-friendly resort is a true paradise. Because it sits on 200 acres you feel like you have an entire... coastline to yourself. The staff are all so nice and helpful and want to make your stay truly amazing. I dream about the fresh, homemade meals cooked here! The work that Playa Viva does with La Tortuga Viva is so important and by staying here you're supporting an amazing cause, plus BABY TURTLES!! Do I need to say more?read more
Amy Walsh
17:42 14 Oct 19
Beautiful place with spirit. The staff is the heart of this resort. The food is unbelievable and the views will take... your breath away. Note: Be prepared for bugs in your room as they are not fully enclosed and I was not prepared. The beds are prepared for you in the evening with nets, which will help keep them out (thank goodness)!read more
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Julia on 15 Years Leading the Playa Viva Team
In an industry that so often puts hotel owners on a pedestal, Playa Viva puts its team front and center. To celebrate our 15th season we want to give you an insight into the lifeblood of Playa Viva. Naturally, first up we have the leader of the hotel team, Julia Garcia, General Manager of Playa … Continue reading “Julia on 15 Years Leading the Playa Viva Team”
Quinceanera: Playa Viva Turns 15
Honoring Place: A Note from our Co-Founder and steward, David Leventhal Honoring place. Honoring people. What is more Mexican than a Quincenera? A coming of age celebration and now 15 years in, Playa Viva is no different. What does make us different? It’s a question that naturally comes up during big milestones. As I presented …
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