I just got back from a 5 day stay at Playa Fiesta for a friend's wedding...from the moment I got there until the moment I left, it was an amazing experience. My quick review is this, the staff were unbelievable, especially the bartenders. The rooms were really nice, good a/c, which is important in Mexico. All the breakfasts and dinners were great, and the guacamole is the best I've ever had. The wedding was wonderful and it seemed that the staff took care of all the details perfectly so everything seemed to flow smoothly. I can't wait for another friend or family member to get married so hopefully they can have their wedding there!

Overall, a great hotel/resort.

Where do I begin…. All the rave reviews that are on trip advisor for Playa Fiesta captures all that it stands for. It is everything that you can imagine and more. If you are thinking of planning a destination wedding this is the place and there is no need to look any further. Adam (the owner) won me over with his responsiveness and sensitivity. It was so refreshing after all my searching for places to have a wedding to finally meet a person like Adam who understood the value of professional and attentive service.

Just a few things to know before you go:
 Charlie makes the best Limon Caidos (lemon Drops) in Mexico and the world for that matter.
 Aldo has the best selection of music that I have ever seen. We danced the entire 5 days. (my feet still hurt)
 Ramon is the kindest man that will offer the shoes off his feet if he thought it would help.
 The food is extremely fresh and tastes amazing. The chefs do a wonderful job in feeding so many people. We are definitely foodies from New York that appreciated and enjoyed every ounce of food that was served.
 The Cuban band and the Latin Jazz trio are remarkable.
 The fire jugglers and drummers are incredible.
 Jefe is the sweetest and he will capture you heart.
 I could go on forever, if you have any questions about my experience please feel free to email me [--]

Lindsay is the wedding planner and there are no words that will describe how amazing she is. Her attention to detail, the willingness to go above and beyond to get things done and her cheerful, kind nature makes anyone feel at ease. I was never a girl who had dreams about her wedding and what overwhelmed me was that Lindsey created a wedding that was beyond anything I could have ever dreamed.

Without a doubt , I will be going back every year to relive the experience. Adam and Lindsey along with the staff make everyone feel like the villa is your home for the time that you are there. Everyone will feel like they are part of your family. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Adam and Lindsay and to experience their wonderful creation named Playa Fiesta.

I know I have been talking about my experience here from a wedding standpoint, but Playa Fiesta is also a great place to just getaway. Everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere is second to none. If you are worried about going to Playa Fiesta during the time that a wedding is going on, do not worry you will have an amazing time as well. My friends and family are still talking about the wonderful time that hey had.

As a last note, I have to say something about the photographer that I had for the wedding. She made me understand that if you have the right person taking pictures that the pictures would tell a wonderful story. Michelle Turner is an astounding photographer that captured everything that was wonderful about Puerto Vallarta. She was also able to encapsulate the true feelings of the wedding couple in just a few moments of knowing us. I would recommend her to my best friend. She is an amazing person that will make you feel comfortable from the beginning.

It is with heavy hearts that we must leave Puerto Vallarta and Playa Fiesta. However, we are returning home with invaluable, timeless memories that were shared with family and friends, new and old alike. So, as our plane sits on the runway awaiting our departure, we feel overwhelmingly compelled to capture our experience for the world to read. It simply cannot wait.

Location, Location, Location
This quaint boutique hotel is nestled in the Bay of Banderas where the mountains meet the ocean. The pristine views create a sense of seclusion from the thriving city and beaches that are just a few miles away. Playa Fiesta’s ideal locale ensured that we did not miss a thing!

Unique Accommodations
Playa Fiesta’s accommodations offer a unique style and decor that is indicative of the local seaside culture. Very few rooms are the same. Some are very private, others connect, and some are multi-room suites that share a common area. All have unique views and features that appeal to varying preferences and needs, but none will disappoint. It is important to note that each room is assigned by you, so that your guests’ accommodations can be customized at your discretion.

World-Class Service
Playa Fiesta effortlessly offers the kind of service that giants in the hospitality industry spend millions of dollars on each year to attain. The front desk service promptly resolved any questions and/or requests that we had; the housekeepers were meticulous in their efforts to keep the hotel clean; the groundskeepers/maintenance support kept the facilities beautiful and functional; the kitchen staff kept us fed with the finest flavors and most superb cuisines; the wait staff/bartenders never let a plate sit, a glass get empty and certainly facilitated a lot of good times. We have never been to a hotel where we interacted with the entire staff almost daily. Then again, we have never been to a hotel where each and every staff member took the time to greet us with a smile by name just to make sure our experience was perfect. The staff truly made us feel as if we were the only guests that they have ever and will ever serve. It is evident that they pour their hearts and souls in their jobs in order to provide world-class service.

Food – Our Compliments to the Chef(s)
By no means are we food connoisseurs, but it doesn’t take an expert to know that Playa Fiesta served up the freshest and most delicious gourmet meals that we have ever tasted. The daily breakfast buffet offered eggs-to-order and authentic Mexican and traditional American-style dishes. In the same manner, the lunch menu appeals to all tastes. From burgers to taquitos, the chefs did not disappoint. We deemed each dinner the best we have ever eaten, as each night’s meal arguably out did the previous. Our selections were all a matter of tastes and preferences, but in all cases we give our compliments to the chef(s)!

Intoxicating Atmosphere
Describing the atmosphere of Playa Fiesta is perhaps the most difficult assessment we had to make. It is seemingly ineffable. It is the surreal culmination of all of the aforementioned factors as well as the vitality that you and your guests bring with you. The allure of this place is “intoxicating,” in every sense of the word. It would be a disservice to you and Playa Fiesta for us to even try to describe this intangible quality any further.

Wedding Day Perfection
Our decision to book Playa Fiesta more than a year ago was primarily driven by our desire to have a destination wedding, not just looking for a reputable place to vacation. Having witnessed a few destination weddings at all-inclusive resorts, we knew that it would take a little more research to find someplace that would facilitate a more personalized and private ceremony. Ultimately, Playa Fiesta’s boutique-style hotel, in-house wedding coordination and ideal locale satisfied all of our prerequisites.

From our initial contact with the wedding coordinator to the last dance at the reception, we never once had any apprehensions about our wedding day. Communication between us and Playa Fiesta was continuously open and honest. An updated status of the accommodations was emailed to us each time a new guest booked. Each and every option for flowers, cake, dinner, entertainment, ambiance and choice of minister was thoroughly explained to us by the wedding coordinator. Although, the decisions were ultimately ours to make, she offered sincere recommendations that proved to be invaluable to our experience.

There is so much left unsaid about how perfect our day was to us, but to each his and her own. We would just like to assure the brides and grooms to be that no matter how simple or eccentric you wish your dream wedding to be, Playa Fiesta can make it happen!

Priceless Value
Monetarily, the value of our stay at Playa Fiesta was comparable to, if not exceeded, that of an all-inclusive resort. All of the prices were reasonable and the quality was exceptional. However, the value of our collective experience was simply priceless.

Adam and Lindsay Burgess
Adam and Lindsay Burgess deserve a category all their own. Adam and Lindsay are the visionary entrepreneurs of Playa Fiesta. They invested in a hotel, but they are truly in the “people” business. Their hearts, souls, thoughts and emotions bolster their business model. Your experience at Playa Fiesta is seemingly worth more to them than their revenues. We were treated as guests in their home, and after sharing personal conversations and creating new memories together, we share a new friendship.

Playa Fiesta is a magical place. Maybe it's all the mojitos and coronas, but when you are there, you won't be able to stop smiling. If you are a potential wedding couple, book right way! The people at this resort are warm and welcoming, the service so incredible, the weather so perfect, that I could not have hoped for a more phenomenal week. There are so many glowing, positive perfect reviews on this site...all of them true... and I thought I'd share a few small tips with the incoming couples!
1. Water: bottled water is included in the open bar. No need to run out to walmart and buy water - as are all beers and mixed drinks not made with "premium liquor," whatever that means. There are no "hidden costs" with the open bar.
2. Room discrepancies: it's there, but it's not what you think. For instance, the ground floor suites, though lacking in the superior views, ended up being where we put couples. The 2nd/3rd floor suites - while the balcony views were beautiful, actually has less amenities(less privacy, less closet space, and in some cases, shared bathrooms)
3. Proximity to town: There were reviews saying how far this hotel was from town, etc. It is a $6 10 minute ride to town, 15 minutes in traffic.
4. Activities: we rented the Bora Bora for our entire wedding party. It was absolutely worth it. It was way more fun than the standard rehearsal dinner. Lindsay arranged the whole thing.
5. Cost: I saw a review that said PF caters to larger budgets, and I think that's an unfair statement. The cost was reasonable...for the quality of the wedding. It's true that you can have a much cheaper wedding at a big all-Inclusive elsewhere - but then it would be an entirely different type of wedding.
6. Food/Drink: Get the dessert options! While the food was great and plentiful, there were no desserts that come standard with the buffets. I wish we'd have chosen the cupcakes/fried ice cream.
As the bride I was relaxed the whole week, and never worried about a thing except weird tan lines. Lindsay is an amazing planner - just trust her advice and go with the flow - I wish I could have her plan the rest of my life out!