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    Playa Viva

    201 Reviews
    #1 of 1 B&Bs / Inns in Petatlan
    Carretera Zihuatanejo-Acapulco | Playa Icacos Juluchuca, GRO, Petatlan 40834, Mexico
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    201 reviews
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    1 - 5 of 186 reviews

    Reviewed May 14, 2017 via mobile
    Eco and relaxing experience

    We loved this place. We stayed in the treehouse and it has been one of the best experiences we had. You are very close to nature, you sleep and feel the breeze of the sea and hear the crickets. If you are afraid to bugs...More

    Thank Zammonde
    Response from leventhald, Owner at Playa VivaResponded May 16, 2017

    Thank you. You are right, this place is not for everyone and that's a good thing as we are lucky to have many guests like you who keep returning year after year. Thank you for all your praise of the place and especially of our...More

    Reviewed May 8, 2017 via mobile
    Family vacation away from it all

    Playa Viva is exceptional. The place itself is amazingly beautiful and laid back. The food is off the charts delicious. And the staff are second to none. We were a family of 5 with 3 small kids. It's was the best disconnected/reconnecting family vacation we...More

    Thank Michael B
    Reviewed May 4, 2017
    Sure it has a pool, an essentially private beach, a table that easily sits 13. But it has something more.

    It was so quiet that hummingbirds visited the large hibiscus flowers blooming just off my front porch as I did yoga. If four little boys got into the hot tub and ran in the same direction, singing a silly song, the hot tub formed a...More

    1  Thank RoosCrew
    Reviewed November 15, 2016
    secluded eco-friendly beach paradise

    Beyond the stunning beach front setting, exquisite natural architecture, and amazing healthy meals 3 times a day, what I loved was the quiet. No loud music, no kids screaming, NO ONE on the beach for miles. It feels like your own private paradise. The staff...More

    1  Thank CrowdFundDiva
    Reviewed November 14, 2016
    Just relax

    I went here for a long weekend with my husband and a bunch of friends and we all just had such a wonderful time. We felt welcome and home the first moment we walked in and were greeted by their wonderful staff (and their dog...More

    1  Thank nandabear
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    • Pool
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    • Free Internet
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    • $315 - $420 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    • Suites ,
    • Family Rooms
    • Number of rooms
    • 5
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    • Mexico >
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    • Petatlan
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    Andrew T
    December 12, 2016|
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    You fly into ZIH - Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport. Then to get to Playa Viva you take an airport taxi. If you book a room at Playa Viva for 3 or more nights, airport ground transport, to and from hotel is included... More
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    Sheva C
    December 11, 2016|
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    Response from leventhald | Property representative |
    You fly into ZIH - Zihuatanejo Ixtapa International Airport. Then to get to Playa Viva you take an airport taxi. If you book a room at Playa Viva for 3 or more nights, airport ground transport, to and from hotel is included... More
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    Bar service officially starts around 5pm. You can get a beer anytime or even pour yourself a drink on the honor system anytime. I don't think they offer any activities in the evening- other than sunsets, and quiet personal... More
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