Hotel Playa Fiesta – A Wedding Groups Only Hotel

We booked this venue sight unseen risky yes but something about the idea to put all of our family and friends in one place for a destination wedding felt right!

I am so happy I went with my gut because Hotel Playa Fiesta was beyond my wildest dreams! The venue itself is magical you are just steps from the ocean and each room is spacious and clean with breathtaking views of Puerto Vallarta.

A very special thank you goes to Lindsay and Gabi, the dynamic duo who really brought my wedding vision to life. They are amazing at what they do so responsive to any and all questions nothing is too big or small for them to tackle. On wedding day they were a well oiled machine everything felt so effortless and as a Bride I was able to enjoy myself and embrace the day!

The food is incredible our guests still message me about the Chilaquiles in the morning and the 4 course dinner we served at the wedding! The wedding cake I still dream about to this day.

The staff is what makes this place amazing they take the time to know each guests name and drink order they make sure to keep the energy and vibes up the whole time.

To any Brides that are uncertain is this place to good to be true I get it but go with your gut take this as a sign you won’t regret it!

From the moment we committed to Playa Fiesta, the service was truly top tier. Every question we had was answered quickly, the team was incredibly accommodating, and they helped bring my wife’s dream wedding to life in every possible way.

Booking a destination wedding venue without seeing it in person can definitely feel stressful, but once we visited a year before the wedding, we immediately knew we made the right decision. The views from every part of the property are absolutely breathtaking and the atmosphere feels intimate, peaceful, and unforgettable.

Our wedding day was executed flawlessly. The Playa Fiesta team are true experts at what they do. They have a calming presence, kept the wedding party prepared, made every guest feel taken care of, and ensured the entire event flowed so smoothly that none of us wanted the night to end.

A huge thank you to Lindsay and Gabby for creating an event and experience we will remember for the rest of our lives. We could not recommend Playa Fiesta more highly.

I was a bride at Hotel Playa Fiesta, and I can 100% say picking it as our venue was one of the best decisions!! If you're even considering having you're wedding here or going as a guest, you absolutely should

The venue itself is gorgeous! so intimate, peaceful, and right on the beach. everyone loved the size because there was no coordinating which restaurant to go to, or when to meet up by the pool - they could just step out of their room and have it all be our group. It was especially perfect for those with kids because they didn't have to miss out on anything. The staff went above and beyond for the kids too, even making them slushies by the pool! 🥹 I was really nervous because my family doesn’t travel much, but I truly could not have asked for a better place!!!

The food: Incredible! Every single guest raved about it and I still get comments that the wedding cake was the best cake people have ever had. For guests with allergies, the team proactively met with each person on day one to ensure they were fully accommodated, which meant so much to us

The planning: Soso easy, tailored, and 10000x better than you'll get with any other location. The staff was super responsive and everything was handled through the hotel and for outside vendors, they had a list you could choose from so you didn't have to find your own photographer, etc. The selection was super good so we never felt the need to look elsewhere. Special shout out to Evengia our photographer and JJ our florist because their work was STUNNING

The wedding weekend itself: Truly unforgettable. Like a literal movie. Everything went perfectly and so many guests told us it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to. the DJ kept everyone on the dance floor all night which was what we cared about the most 😊

A special shoutout to the staff and the owner, Lindsay, who were so kind, caring, and constantly checking in to make sure everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed throughout the weekend!! Their care and attention was so special and we'll never forget it 💖 💖 💖

TL;DR - you’re thinking about booking Hotel Playa Fiesta, do it. And definitely add the fireworks package keep it a surprise for your guests - soso much fun seeing their reactions ✨✨✨

My husband and I got married at Playa Fiesta in March 2026, and it was honestly a dream from start to finish. To this day, friends still tell us that experience set the bar way too high for any future weddings—they’re not wrong. It wasn’t just a single day, it was multiple days of being together in an incredible place, and it all felt really special.

As a queer couple, feeling comfortable and celebrated was huge for us—and we felt completely at home the entire time. We worked with the owners, Adam and Lindsay, for about two years leading up to the wedding. They’ve built such a thoughtful, well-run process with structured workbooks that guide you through planning without it ever feeling overwhelming. My husband is definitely the planner between us, and between his vision and the well-oiled machine they’ve created at PF, everything came together seamlessly.

The location is kind of perfect. It’s essentially on a private beach, about 10 minutes (an easy, uninterrupted 3-mile drive) south of Zona Romántica. It gave people the flexibility to either pop into town or fully unplug and stay at the property. The rooms are stunning—clearly a labor of love from Adam and Lindsay over many years. You wake up to the sound of waves, and that’s basically the only noise you hear. Housekeeping was incredible—everything was always spotless—and they were unbelievably accommodating when it came to all the little details and ideas we had.

One of the best parts is that PF has a curated list of vendors they trust, so you’re not starting from scratch. We had great options for photography, flowers, and videography—and even hired a drag queen for a brunch one day, which was a highlight. We also did massages for guests, brought in fire dancers for one event, had a mariachi band for another, and a beautiful string ensemble for the ceremony. It all just worked, and none of it felt stressful to pull together.

Yes, it takes some planning—but it’s absolutely worth it. The value for what you get is honestly great, especially considering the level of service. A lot of the staff have been there for years, and it shows—they’re on top of everything and make you feel genuinely taken care of the entire time.

And maybe the most special part: having all of your people together in one place for multiple days. We had about 75 guests staying on-site and another ~20 nearby, and it gave everyone real time to connect. People who had never met before left feeling like close friends. That’s something you just don’t get with a typical one-day wedding.

All in—I’d highly recommend getting married here. If we can make it happen, we’d love to go back for an anniversary trip. Either way, it was easily one of the best experiences of our lives.

We got married here with 65 guests and it was the best experience from start to finish. The Playa Fiesta team knows how to execute at the highest level from day 1 of wedding planning to the last guest checking out. The hotel is so amazing, it feels like you own the place while you are there. Nothing else compares- trust me we looked at like 15 houses and decided this was the way to go. The wedding planning is down to a science and they know the things that a bride will want and need before you even realize you do. The hotel staff, from check-in, waiters, cleaning crew and maintenance are all so friendly and take care of you at a level of Four Seasons Resorts. The food is so good you won't want to leave to eat anywhere else. I could go on and on but I think what says the most is that ALL of our friends and family are asking when can we all go back!

My wife and I had the most incredible time at Hotel Playa Fiesta, I still find myself reminiscing about the weekend. Afterwards we both agreed that we would absolutely do it all over again, and we will definitely try to convince other couples getting married to do their wedding at Playa Fiesta so we can get a chance to go there again. Lindsay and Gabi were such a huge help with the wedding planning, they kept us organized and guided us through everything, pointing out some things that we didn’t think of, and were proactive and patient all the way.

It’s a beautiful venue that’s perfectly set up for a large celebration – all our guests raved about the place and how it was right on the beach, and loved spending time at the pool too. We heard from locals that the stretch of beach right outside PF is the nicest in Puerto Vallarta, and we agree wholeheartedly. The rooms are well laid out, very comfortable, and provided a nice respite from the festivities of the weekend.

The team was incredible – I can’t say enough about how much we felt taken care of all weekend. Huge shout out to Lindsay, Gabi, Tammy, Lily for helping us with the logistics of the wedding and the entire weekend. I asked for a TV to be set up during our last dinner for our guests to watch a NFL playoff game and they came through in a big way. Service staff all over the hotel was super attentive and helpful, even offering recommendations for excursions and restaurants etc. around Puerto Vallarta. The food all weekend was delicious, and they did a great job accommodating our guests’ dietary restrictions.

All that to say, we are so happy we went with Hotel Playa Fiesta for our wedding and are keeping our fingers crossed we get to go back there at some point in the future!

We truly could not have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding than Hotel Playa Fiesta in Puerto Vallarta.

From the very beginning of the planning process, Lindsay and Gabby went above and beyond to make everything seamless and stress-free. They were incredibly patient, responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making our vision come to life. Every question was answered quickly, every detail was handled with care, and we always felt supported.

We looked at what felt like all the big all-inclusive resorts for our wedding venue, but we couldn't seem to find one with amazing food reviews or one that could give any real privacy for our ceremony. The food was extremely important to us! Until we came across Playa Fiesta on a reddit thread and saw so many good experiences! Every meal went beyond expectations! Our guests are still talking about the dinners and how good our wedding cake was! Every course was beautifully presented and full of flavor. (We seriously need some recipes! lol) The drinks were another highlight — generous, top-quality, and always flowing. Charlie and Ernesto made sure no one ever had an empty glass!

The views are breathtaking and we saw a whale sighting everday! The ocean backdrop, mountains and overall setting created the most magical sunsets for our ceremony and reception. Getting to experience all of this in an intimate setting with just family and friends (and our new Playa Fiesta family) was a dream come true! And still cant belive how incredible our wedding week turned out!

The Playa Fiesta family was one of the most important and special parts of our day. The entire team was warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout the entire event. They anticipated needs before we even had to ask and made not only us, but all of our guests, feel truly cared for. No details were missed and we cannot thank them enough for everything.

If you are considering a destination wedding, Hotel Playa Fiesta is unmatched. It was the wedding of our dreams, and we are forever grateful to their amazing team for making it unforgettable.

We just spent the week for our best friends wedding. I cannot praise the staff enough for how extremely coordinated and professional they are! Leading up to the trip, I had spoke with Lindsay about my husbands dietary needs. We were able to coordinate meals for the week, and not two minutes upon check in, she was at our door with the floor manager to go over everything for the week! Every single staff member was an essential part of making my week so wonderful. I cannot praise this resort more. If you are on the fence, just do it! You won’t be disappointed!

We attended a wedding at Playa Fiesta in 2023 and had an absolute blast. When it came time to plan our own wedding, all of the venues we looked at couldn't come close to our experience at Playa. From the minute we decided on Playa Fiesta as our wedding venue, Lindsay and Gabi made the planning process an absolute breeze. They have gotten throwing incredible parties down to a science. All of the vendors that they recommended were phenomenal and it was so nice not having to worry about timelines and coordinating a million things at once - that was all taken care of. As a same-sex couple, we felt completely comfortable throughout every step of the process and with every single staff member we interacted with.

The week of our wedding was absolutely perfect. You can't beat having everyone you love together for an amazing beach vacation. The rooms are stunning, clean, HUGE, and so unique. Every single staff member at Playa Fiesta is a fantastic human being, and it was awesome to see many familiar faces still working there from the first time we had visited. The food, both for the wedding events and from the on-site restaurant, was delicious and they were able to accommodate many different dietary restrictions without issue. You cannot beat the location, far enough away from downtown to feel private, but just a few minutes down the road from Zona Romantica. Almost every room had an amazing view and you could fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves every night.

The actual wedding day was completely stress-free. Any issues that came up were handled by Lindsay or Gabi before it even came to our attention. The attention to detail was unmatched. Our guests are still raving that it was the best wedding that they had ever attended! Hotel Playa Fiesta has such a special place in my heart and I would not have changed a thing about my wedding experience. I hope that we inspired another future Playa Fiesta wedding so we can return someday!!

Groom here. We just had our wedding at Hotel Playa Fiesta in the first week of January 2026 and it was incredible. We (and our 75 guests) had such an amazing time. The location, property, staff, food, rooms… everything - was beyond even our (well-researched and well-planned) dreams. It was truly magical.

My bride is originally from central Mexico, we live together in Boston. We got engaged in October 2023, started the planning process together around March 2024, and booked Hotel Playa Fiesta in June 2024. After a few months I largely took over, so that my bride could focus on other things while I did what I’m best at (I’m a program manager by trade).

We used Tripadvisor to research venues and we chose Hotel Playa Fiesta for 3 key reasons:

1. We wanted to have our wedding in Puerto Vallarta (easier for Mexican family and friends to travel to than Boston, excellent weather, beautiful beaches, fun city, safe) and we loved the idea of having a private hotel all to ourselves/our group. We loved the fact that HPF is owner-operated and not a large corporate entity.

2. Incredible food and drink was important to us, and some of our guests expressed concern about getting ‘mexico belly’ on the trip - we wanted a place where travelers with sensitive stomachs could largely avoid any worries about this AND experience excellent food (especially mexican dishes/flavors.

3. We wanted a hotel in a beautiful location with beach access. Playa Fiesta has all this and more. It’s located a short drive south of the city, which gives it a perfect mix of seclusion/natural beauty & convenience/feeling like you are still very close to the action.

The Hotel Playa Fiesta team was incredibly supportive throughout the year-and-a-half long planning process. Adam and Lindsay (the owners) are a true power-couple and were able to answer my never-ending deluge of questions with so much grace, humility, and care - they did an excellent job keeping us informed (and sane) throughout the process.

What stood out most were the lengths that Gabi and Lindsay (the wedding planning duo at HPF) stopped at nothing to make our dream wedding a reality. From odd requests to a few special rooming accommodations to reaching out to new and unique vendors (like a visit from a donkey, and a ‘stealth’ caricaturist!) they were extremely flexible and sensitive to our (and our guests) wants and needs.

One of our initial worries with choosing a hotel in the area was that the place wouldn’t be ‘mexican enough’ for the very bi-cultural wedding we were aiming for. We worried that in selecting a place that was comfortable enough for our gringo contingent, we might alienate some of our Mexican friends and family. This was not an issue at all with Hotel Playa Fiesta. The team and property at HPF were all wonderfully sensitive to the entirety of our American, Mexican, and International guests and to our desire to truly ‘marry’ the two cultures over the course of the wedding week. It was truly a special event and all-around welcoming atmosphere.

Food options were all amazing, ranging from the exotic to the local to the familiar-and-comfortable, no matter what your group looks like, I’m sure HPF’s food will wow you. When you book with HPF you’ll choose a package option which determines how many and what kind of meals will be included as part of guest’s stay. There’s also a-la-carte menus at the hotel for additional snacks, lunches, dinners, and deserts. Everything we ate at Hotel Playa Fiesta was delicious, and more than a few guests came by to let me know how excited they were to see tasty and healthful salad and vegetable options (seriously - they were all amazing!). I cannot say enough about how flexible the team at HPF is with requests. They were able to swamp items around between the different menus to fit our tastes, make delicious accommodations for all sorts of varied dietary restrictions, and even made some custom items designed to showcase the flavors of the bride’s hometown in central mexico. Our guests ranted and raved about the food the entire time we were there and a common regret we heard was that people wished they had ordered even more of the delicious food.

Having an open bar was also important to us, and the setup at Hotel Playa Fiesta was stunning. We had an open bar for the entire 5-day event - Charly (the head bartender) and the team are so much fun and so helpful. Whether it’s trying out a new cocktail, customizing something to your liking, or making exciting and delicious mocktails, they were always one-step ahead and extremely accommodating. Our group loved chatting with the entire staff, who are all warm, attentive, and friendly (and bilingual). Charly, Ernesto, Tammy, Pascual, and everyone on the team - thank you so much!

About half of our group of 75 was bilingual, half spoke only english, and a handful of folks in our group spoke only spanish - no one in the group felt out of place, and the whole week was just a loving and friendly vibe all-around. It was so nice to walk around the pool area (where you’ll likely spend most of your time) and hear multiple languages being used, guests translating for each other, and lots of laughter. We were truly impressed with how quickly the entire team at Hotel Playa Fiesta learned everyone’s names, and how welcoming and friendly everyone was with our group.

About midway through the process, when I was concerned about how mixing these two groups might go, Adam counseled me that the vibe at HPF is usually like a big, 5-day backyard barbecue: people quickly make friends, old friends reunite, and it’s generally just a great, relaxed time. Adam nailed it with this description. It was incredible for us to see folks from our two different worlds mingling and hanging out together like neighbors and old buddies. It was such a lovely and love-filled experience.

We did our best to be around to greet our guests upon their arrival at the hotel, in part because we loved seeing everyone’s jaw drop when they saw the place. The rooms, the common space, the beach and surrounding area were all gorgeous and immaculate.

We planned a few fun activities on the property throughout the week, including optional package items like fire dancers, a live mexican music trio, karaoke, and salsa dancing; as well as a few custom events that we brought ourselves like a big pile of board games, pool toys/floats, and temporary tattoos (which were a huge hit!). Even though we designed the week so that folks could have an excellent time without ever leaving the property, many of our guests also found time throughout the week to take an uber in to the city (5 minutes and usually under $15) to walk the Malecón (Puerto Vallarta’s excellent concrete boardwalk) and do some sight-seeing/shopping/clubbing; and we had several groups go out to the nearby ‘Los Arcos’ marine reserve to snorkel.

One of my wife’s favorite things about the property is the nearby man-made beach lagoon. Well-placed large rocks create a buffer against any rough water coming to the shore, and creates a ‘natural’ ocean swimming pool right there on the beach. (This was my wife’s go-to spot throughout the week; even on the morning of our wedding day, she opted to spend less time in the makeup chair and more time out in the water)

As for the wedding day, it was a smooth and seamless affair with not a dry eye in the house - (and seriously Lindsay - thank you for the extra tissues! So many people let me know they were appreciated!). The sunset ceremony was so incredibly beautiful. Lindsay, Gabi, and the minister we selected (Tete) bent over backwards to make everything work like a dream. We opted for a spiritual ceremony (we signed our paperwork back home a few months prior) and chose to do an additional ‘shell ceremony’ and a [symbolic] paperwork signing (something we’ve seen at all the Mexican weddings we’ve attended) both of which we customised. We didn’t know this when we planned our wedding, but the January timing came with an exciting extra surprise: when we arrived at HPF we learned that a pod of whales had been spotted making regular morning visits to the bay just in front of the hotel. They even showed up during our ceremony!

Our guests continue to reach out to us to tell us how much they enjoyed the experience, with many saying that it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended.

A couple of quick notes/things to consider for other couples that are thinking of going with HPF:

The planning process is highly email-based, so make sure that you are well equipped to see, respond to, and keep track of emails with HPF’s team. Set a calendar reminder to check your email about once a month, then once a week in the 2-6 months before the wedding, then daily in the last month before the wedding. HPF’s specialty is weddings, so they’ve got this down to a science - and a handful of tailored spreadsheets that you’ll receive, fill out, and send back to them every few months throughout the planning process. As a natural planner and type-A person, these spreadsheets were a godsend for me.
The most difficult part of the process, for us, was coordinating our guests’ bookings and their flights/travel. An international destination wedding is no joke, so be prepared to do a bit of cat-herding when it comes to getting your guests to book everything and send you their flight details (do yourself a favor and collect this right away). A solid guest-tracking spreadsheet where we kept all this info was extremely helpful for us and made everything much smoother.
ChatGPT was an excellent co-pilot in the planning process for us: we used it for assigning out the rooms at the hotel, setting up the seating/table chart for the wedding night, and answering a bazillion questions about wedding planning/mexico/you-name-it. Don’t overlook these extremely helpful (and customisable to your needs) tools in your wedding planning journey - HOWEVER, make sure that you’re first and foremost communicating with the team at HPF and asking them your questions and letting them in on your thought process/wants/expectations for your big day: their expertise from 20+ years in business was invaluable and solved more than a few problems that arose from us/chatgpt making assumptions.
The pictures online simply do not do it justice - this place is gorgeous and the work that the team puts into it takes it over the top. Every detail was well thought through and executed.
Local Suit/Dress rental options were not plentiful/easy for us to access - we’re glad we brought these items from home rather than trying to pick them up locally in Mexico. (I know most folks will bring their suits/dresses from home, but I figured I’d share this tip for any others like us who were traveled around for a couple weeks in Mexico before arriving at HPF)
Your guests are gonna take a million pictures of this place and each other throughout the week: set up a shared photo album (we used Google Photos) so that people can upload and download at their own speed and with little oversight needed from you. We used a whatsapp group to send out the link to the photo album and other helpful information throughout the month-or-so leading up to the wedding and during the wedding week.
When selecting our package, we had the option to book a block of rooms a day or two early at HPF. A group of about 20-25 of our total 75 guests took the option to arrive a day early and all were glad that they did (if anything, I wish we had gone for 2 extra days!). If your group and your budget can accommodate the extra time, I highly recommend it.

In summary: I strongly recommend Hotel Playa Fiesta to any couple seeking a gorgeous, intimate, and relaxed beach-front wedding in Mexico. The location, the property, and especially the team at Hotel Playa Fiesta are all second-to-none truly special. You will not regret it.