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MICHELIN
“An exceptional stay” Our guests tell us this regularly and now MICHELIN has reaffirmed it by awarding Playa Viva with two MICHELIN Keys.
Equal to a restaurant gaining a MICHELIN Star, the MICHELIN Keys are provided to hotels that have been specially selected for offering the most outstanding stays.
Vetted by passionate, independent MICHELIN experts taking into account five universal criteria: excellence in architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the neighborhood or setting. MICHELIN Key hotels don’t just fulfill one of these criteria. They are the best of the best in all categories.
B-Corp
Committed to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Playa Viva is proud to have secured B-Corp certification with a score of 110, the highest B-Corp certification score given to a hotel to date. Certified B-Corps are for-profit brands that use the power of business to build a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative economic system for people and planet. Brands must secure a score above 80 to achieve B-Corp Certification; on average B-Corp certified hotel scores sit between 80-88.
Operating within an industry that has a significant global environmental footprint, Playa Viva’s mission is to transform the notion of what a hotel can be, both in terms of the hotel’s community & environmental impact and the guest experience. You can read more about our operational and community commitments that helped us secure our B-Corp certification here.
Awards
Premios Excelencias (2023)
The Excelencias Awards promotes excellence in different areas related to tourism, gastronomy and culture in Latin America. In 2023 a total of 45 projects from 19 countries were awarded. Playa Viva was awarded as Latin America’s Best Sustainable Boutique Hotel
Sunset Travel Award (2022)
The Sunset Awards honors hotels that emphasize immersion in local culture, supporting community-run businesses, and connecting with strangers and neighbors. covers the latest trends in exploration and travel in the West. Playa Viva was Chosen as one of Sunset Magazine’s 5 favorite hotels in Mexico.
Ahead Global Winner (2022)
AHEAD is an annual award for Hospitality Experience and Design. For each category winners are chosen in each region of the globe, then a global winner is chosen from that pool. Playa Viva’s Manta Treehouses were selected as the global winner of the Lodges, and Cabins category.
Dezeen Awards (2022)
Dezeen Awards identify the world’s best architecture, interiors and design, and the architects and designers producing outstanding work. Dezeen Awards are the benchmark for international design excellence. Our Manta Treehouses received the award for sustainable building.
Fodor’s Finest Hotels (2020)
The Fodor’s Finest Awards is a list of 100 of the best hotels in the world, tailored for travelers who believe that a hotel is an integral part of their travels. The hotels are selected based on their ability to immerse themselves with a sense of place and the magic of a destination.
Hospitality Design Best In Show (2016)
The Hospitality Design Awards, presented by Hospitality Design magazine, celebrates the best of the best in project and product design globally, and honors the creative teams behind them. Playa Viva’s Original Treehouse was named the best in show of all nominated projects in 2016.
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