Playa Viva

Overview

A sustainable eco-resort near Zihuatanejo, Mexico, with 19 accommodations ranging from treehouses to oceanfront casitas. Features a turtle sanctuary, yoga pavilion, and regenerative farming practices. Perfect for nature lovers and eco-conscious travelers.

  • Rooms
  • 19
  • Periods of closure
  • Open year-round
  • Food + Drink
  • One farm-to-table restaurant offering organic, locally sourced meals included in your stay
  • Vibes
  • Commune with Nature

The Highs

  • Sustainability that doesn't feel like penance
  • Architecture that makes geometry nervous
  • Waves as your wake-up service
  • Food that traveled less than you did

Stuff You Should Know

Welcome to the resort equivalent of a sustainability TED Talk that learned to surf. No TVs, no mini-bars, no AC - just ingenious design that turns sea breezes into natural climate control and palm trees into structural supports. Your all-inclusive rate covers everything from airport transfers to yoga sessions (because apparently karma can be bundled). The treehouse-style rooms prove concrete foundations are so last century, while the copper bathtubs suggest someone's been reading "Luxe Meets Conservation Weekly." Warning: May cause spontaneous return visits within the same calendar year.

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bicycles Available
  • Wi-Fi
    (10 Mbps (in common areas only))
  • Family Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Electric Car Charging
  • Beach Access
  • Hiking Trails
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
  • Adults Only
  • Age Restriction
  • Rewards/Points Programs
  • None

Swank Guide Extras

Swank Guide Extras

Fancy the VIP treatment? Book with us, and we’ll make it happen. Early check-in, late check-out? Sorted. Free breakfast? Of course. F+B voucher? We’ll work on it. Room upgrade? Probably.

It’s all about who you know, and with our FORA partnership, you’re always in the inner circle. We’ll confirm what perks we’ve arranged before you ever pay.

Location

  • South of Zihuatanejo, Mexico

Planes, Trains + TukTuks

Private feeling beach - walk for miles - no one else around.

  • Nearest international airport
  • Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International (ZIH)
  • Distance from airport
  • 24 miles/38 km
  • Journey time
  • 40 minutes by car (airport transport included in your rate)
  • Map of location
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Room

Rate advice Approximate rates by room type and season

  Low Season High Season Shoulder Season
Most basic room
(Queen Eco Casita)
$300/night $500/night $400/night
Mid-priced room
(Manta Treehouse)
$400/night $700/night $550/night
Most expensive room
(Deluxe Suite)
$500/night $900/night $700/night

Rates are approximate and for guidance only. To get prices for your trip dates, book with us.

Amenities In our room

  • Air Conditioning
  • Coffee Machine
  • Microwave
  • Mini-Bar
  • Room Service
  • TV
  • Top-Scoring Pillows*

*Top-scoring pillows are pillows we've rated 8 (or higher) out of 10 for comfort.

Food and drink

Food + Drink On-site surprises

Farm-to-table where you can see both farm and table

The culinary program takes "local sourcing" to new heights - or rather, new proximities. The on-site organic farm isn't just for show; it's your dinner's previous address. Being the only restaurant option could feel limiting, but when the food travels meters rather than miles, you'll find yourself surprisingly unbothered by the lack of alternatives… In fact it’s nice not to have options. It’s a buffet style set up which we’d normally chafe at, but works here because the buffet includes wood-fired meats, authentic hand-made tortillas and so much more. The bar proves sustainability pairs nicely with sunset cocktails, while breakfast views make early rising feel less like virtue and more like opportunity.

 

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