I recently returned to Playa Fiesta after attending a wedding 2 years ago. This time I wasn't part of a wedding party but the hotel experience still left my husband and I with lasting memories.

I want to point out that the staff that was there 2 years ago is still there and remembered our names and favorite drink! This made us feel very much at home and it was a great way to kick off our week long vacation.

My husband can be quite adventurous and we figured with out having all of the wedding festivities we should schedule lots of outdoor adventures while we are there. We ended up going on less than half of them because we were completely content just hanging out in Playa Fiesta's swimming pools all day.

As we remembered from our last trip, the owners, Adam and Lindsay Burgess, we very gracious hosts and even invited us to dinner one night.

Playa Fiesta was just as good, if not better than our last trip. We felt very special that everyone remembered us and details from the wedding we attended and we will definately return to Playa Fiesta again..

I just returned to Playa fiesta for the 4th time after my husband and I were married there 5 years ago. This time we traveled with a large group of friends and after arriving we settled into relaxation mode before all of the guests arrived on Tuesday. We got to spend some time with Adam and Lindsay who are two of the happiest people on earth. The work that they do helping people have amazing experiences is truly a gift. One of my favorite things about playa fiesta is the sound of the waves on the beach rocks. I always seem to unwind right away and feel so content just hanging out at the hotel.

When everyone started arriving, the party had begun. We had a great time going on adventures or enjoying time by the pool. Most of my friends have children now and the kids had so much fun, literally only leaving the pool to eat something. Our wedding 5 years ago was great and a week there with out the wedding was still a party to remember! I want to thank Adam and Lindsay and the staff of Playa Fiesta for once again a fabulous time! And like always, I cannot wait to return to Puerto Vallarta and Playa Fiesta.

First let me say that I've attended over 35 weddings and have been involved in a third of them, but I'd never been to a "destination wedding" before and I was a little concerned about how my bro and SIL were going to pull this off since everything was so far away. Never having been to Mexico, I didn't know what to expect from the venue or the city.

Everything was fabulous and my bro and SIL pulled it off with help from Adam and Lindsay and their tremendous staff. Adam was around and in and out throughout the week, making sure that things were going smoothly and charming everyone with his big smile and attention to business. Lindsay coordinated the wedding, did a great job doing it, and even made the miracle of keeping my chronically late brother, SIL, and SIL's mother on time so the wedding started right when they wanted it to!

Playa Fiesta is a small hotel so everyone around is a relative or a friend or about to be a relative or a friend - and the staff are among those friends you haven't met yet. They take care of you, learning your name and pouring your favorite drink and keeping them coming from the moment you arrive. Leave your camera, sunglasses, sunscreen, book, and/or lover at the pool overnight? They'll be there, lined up on the bar in the morning. Since it's a small place, security is not a problem, though there are small lockers in the closets for your passport and wallet - neither of which you'll need while you're on site.

All food is served buffet style and is never crowded. Hot food is hot, not tepid, and the platters are never empty. Again, the benefits of a small hotel. Because you get to know the staff you don't have to worry if you have food allergies - it's easy to find out if you shouldn't eat something. The drinks as I mentioned, are wonderful.

Playa Fiesta is not located at a swimming beach, but this didn't even bother my mother and my aunt who are beach junkies. There's a very nice beach nearby. I spent my time hanging out in one of the pools with a drink in my hand looking at the beautiful view and talking with friends or just chilling - that's heaven to me. My bro and SIL planned activities but I just sat in the pool, marveling at what a great time I was having. Even my husband, who's not the most social creature in the world, had a total blast here. Trust me, that is high praise indeed. We're totally planning on coming back here for our next "zero" birthday.

I'd also like to mention that this is the first wedding I've been in where I didn't have to do anything as a bridesmaid. I didn't even get out of the pool until 90 minutes before the ceremony. Lindsay, with Adam's help, did it all, and I know my SIL appreciated that a lot. As a bridesmaid I sure enjoyed being around a really relaxed bride. (-:

I know that Adam and Lindsay were remodeling room by room when we were there - maybe by now that project is finished. My husband and I stayed on the second floor and thought we had the best room in the place, but everyone thought they had the best room. I think someone even slept out by the pool one night - certainly that would not be allowed at a more uptight hotel, as neither would drinking in the pool all night long.

If you're looking for a fancy, "luxurious" roses-and-silk enormous resort this is not the place for you. But if you like a down-home vibe, this place will feel like home to you. Just a heck of a lot more fun!

Loved loved LOVED Playa Fiesta! Will remember that magical week for a lifetime and am so sad it’s over. We want to go back! We had 47 guests all of whom have raved about the "vacation/wedding of a lifetime" Some have even sent us thank you cards for having our wedding in such a great spot! We chose Playa Fiesta based on the reviews from this website, the responsiveness of the owners, and the customizable wedding packages they offer. It was a dream come true!

I would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone who is looking for a low-stress high-satisfaction wedding! And like so many reviewers before us, we just can't imagine a better place or experience for our wedding. If you want these types of quotes from your guests “this has been, like, the best trip ever,” or “wow, you guys threw quite a party. It blew us away.” Or “This has been the most incredible wedding.” Then you should book at Playa Fiesta! These are actual quotes from our guests. Playa Fiesta is beyond fantastic.

Anyone who says otherwise is either crazy or clueless. A previous reviewer must have been expecting a generic glitzy resort with brides running amok, and far-far removed from Mexican culture, but not us. We wanted a personal and intimate event, and that is just what we got. It was like staying at your favorite Aunt and Uncle’s who happen to be fantastic hosts, and who keep the party going, but always in the best of taste!

Adam & Lindsay (The owners) are fabulous people and will make you feel like you are their only client. No kidding! Last minute changes or requests? No problem! Never have I seen such attention to detail. The staff is amazing, you would think they were trained at the Ritz or Disney! But they add a personal touch. They became like part of the family after a week. The food is excellent, and the view is amazing. The swimming is splendid. We will be going back to stay for fun, and we will look forward to seeing all our friends we made. Playa Fiesta couldn’t have been more perfect.

Do yourselves and your friends and family a favor & get married at Playa Fiesta - you will thank your lucky stars you found this little gem in Puerto Vallarta.