Perfect stay in every way! I just returned home from this fantastic boutique hotel…read more Upon arrival, we were greeted with a margarita and the most helpful, attentive staff. We stayed in the Villa Amor Eterno. We gasped when we walked in. Absolutely breathtaking! It was at the very top of the hill, so yes there were stairs, 157 to be exact! I loved the workout so this didn't bother me what so ever. The room was spacious with individual sliding glass door/closed rooms. They had private bathrooms and showers as well as air conditioning. The main space was open air with a Palapa roof, a very generous sized kitchen, sitting area as well as a large table for dining. I couldn't have asked for anything better! I absolutely loved every second I was there! I will 100% be returning in the very near future.

The hotel is beautiful, but for the price, it was low value. We had a number of issues:…read more We got a two bedroom / two bathroom apartment and neither shower worked the first day. They fixed one the second day we were there. We stopped on our way from the airport to get food and our fridge was turned off so when we arrived late and unpacked our food, the next morning, everything had spoiled. No one told us there were yoga classes, so I walked across town for yoga, only to find out the hotel had classes every morning. The Concierge said there was yoga every day except Fri/Sat/Sun.... and then we went to the pool Friday and there was a yoga class that morning as well. We reserved a car with a carseat and triple checked that there would be one there, and it was in the car on the way to the hotel, but even with a reminder, they forgot on the way back. This caused a 30-min delay onto way to the airport. The driver kept complaining about the owner of the hotel, always forgetting to tell him... he was angry and irritated the entire ride that we needed one and we made him late. It caused a particularly unpleasant ride to the airport. There were people working in our patio one afternoon when we were on the patio and did not even apologize or acknowledge it was inconvenient. I didn't feel comfortable sitting out there alone in a bathing suit. I thought the space was supposed to be private. The view is beautiful though. And the place nicely decorated and very clean. For the price, there were other places half the price I will stay at when we return to Sayulita.

A Date That Felt Like a Dream…read more I cannot even begin to explain how magical this date felt. The Picnic Company didn't just set up a pretty space -- they created an experience that made us feel like we were the only two people on the entire beach. From the moment we walked up, both of us instantly felt taken care of. You could feel the intention in every single detail... the soft macramé pillows, the handcrafted Talavera plates, the artisan glasses that made every sip feel special, even the BOSE speaker playing a personalized playlist that made the whole thing feel like our own private movie scene. It was so thoughtfully curated that at one point I literally thought, "Holy shit... this is unreal." It felt special. It felt elevated. It felt romantic on a whole different level. It felt like a dream date -- one of those moments where you look around and think, "Wow... is this really my life?" We were able to fully relax, drop into the moment, and just be with each other. No stress, no planning, no thinking -- just presence, connection, and that sweet, peaceful feeling of being exactly where you're supposed to be. And yes... you'll notice our names with the same last name on the board No, we're not engaged (yet lol), but I can absolutely tell you this night felt like a core memory being created in real time. Listen... I know there are a lot of companies doing picnics, but nothing -- and I mean nothing -- compares to the level of quality, heart, artistry, and professionalism The Picnic Company puts into their work. You don't just see it... you feel it. Every detail has soul. And real talk: If you're thinking about proposing to the love of your life -- Ladies, gentlemen, whoever your person is... If you want a romantic date that your partner will talk about for years... If you're planning a birthday, anniversary, celebration, or even just a "because I love you" surprise... This is the company that will make it unforgettable. I walked away from this night feeling so loved, so appreciated, and honestly... like the luckiest woman

What an amazing experience Marc and his team gave us! From the very first message I sent the…read morecommunication was top notch. Instantly felt that I was more than just a client, they truly do care. With their help we were able to have a profound evening of celebration, connection and peace. The challenge I will have next year will be "how on earth am I going to top this?" I have a feeling they will be able to help me with that! Thank you!!

Amazing family dinner in our Punta Mita Villa! Wendy was fabulous to work with and created a dining…read moreexperience that we couldn't have enjoyed more! Absolutely delightful (and delicious) stay-at-home evening!

Hired Wendy & her brother Tony for my best friend's birthday in PV--they went above and beyond!…read moreWendy was communicative and flexible with the menu, and day-of everything was flawless. Décor, food, taste--BEYOND. Her unique touch was in every detail. I'll be hiring this team again!

Oh, I'm so grateful to be the first review here! My wedding was 2 weeks ago and it's still surreal…read moreto me. Where to begin about Vida Bonita and the lovely Somer Fenton... A little bit about me (so you know where I'm coming from): I'm 30 years old, live in San Francisco, have been coming to Sayulita for the past 5 years, and knew I wanted to share Sayulita with my friends and family. Also, it just didn't feel right to spend the money on a Napa/Sonoma wedding. Even with "family discount" at a few wineries, we were looking at well over $12k to secure a venue (that's before caterers, flowers, photographer, etc. etc.). And to me, I knew I would spend the day looking around and asking myself, "are those flowers worth $X to me?" And that's not how I wanted to spend my wedding day. I know a destination wedding can seem like A LOT of work. But I assure you, I hardly lifted a finger. Somer made my pre-wedding life, extremely easy. And honestly, that allowed me to work at my business hard before we left, and in turn, I was able to earn great money and truly RELAX while in Mexico. That's a big deal. As far as working with Somer from a distance, she listened to how much involvement I wanted, she clued me in as necessary, but she did the work. And the work she did absolutely knocked my socks off! When we got into Sayulita, I wasn't honestly sure when I'd see Somer. I know that sounds ridiculous, but I just wasn't a very anxious bride. I figured she'd let me know when she needed to talk to me (lol!). I got a beautiful welcome email and she told me when and where I'd meet her to do a walk through of the wedding site and where we'd set things up, etc. To meet Somer, is to fall in love with her. Her demeanor is cucumber cool. All the time. She's warm and laughs and smiles, but nothing NOTHING ruffles her feathers. Nothing was ever a "problem". There were many last minute things that I forgot to handle or do, and Somer would kind of giggle and then say, "no worries!" We did 3 events with Somer: a "Welcome Dinner", the actual wedding, and then a brunch the following morning. The food was delicious, we had a great variety from event to event, and the decor changes between events were perfect. The vendors she used were EXCEPTIONAL. They were all kind, friendly, worked EXTREMELY hard (and it was HOT), and it was clear that they all liked working with and for Somer. The Street Tacos team made beautiful food and their cooks congratulated me (rare, and lovely!). The churros cart at the end of the night cooked off all the extra dough they had and brought me a stack of (no joke) 30-40 churros for guests once they were packing up to leave-so sweet! Don Pedro's staff worked so hard and did such a great job from set up to clean up. And honestly, by brunch, most of our friends were into water as a the beverage of choice. And the Don Pedro's crew was walking around refilling every single person's water cup (since not too many were into the bar). They didn't have to do that-but they did. I was seriously impressed. The photographer Somer hired was perfect and only made me take extra pictures for about 15 minutes and got more than I ever could have asked for. The woman who did my hair (I was a little hesitant but Somer assured me she would be awesome), was so sweet and she did a fantastic job! And Rebecca (who did my make-up)...I want to be her friend. When these people showed up, they hugged Somer, they said warm hellos, and clearly LIKED working with her. It was really special to see all of that. It was really really good vibes. That's the best way I can put it. And on your wedding day, you WANT that kind of positivity around you. You want to feel beautiful and loved and all the good stuff. The person who orchestrates all of this for you should be someone you like. And it's impossible to not love Somer! I want to give a shout out to Somer's husband, Billy. He was on site for set-up and breakdown and he was a lovely conversationalist and as cool and calm and Miss Somer. And though I didn't get to meet their son, I did get to meet their daughter a couple of days after the wedding when Billy came by to take down the lights. Their 3 year old (who looks just like mom) walked up to me and said, "excuse me, but are you the bride?" When I said yes she asked, "but where is your bride dress?" ADORABLE! So I showed her pictures from the wedding and she said, "no, where is the DRESS?" hahaha! So I took her to see my dress and shoes. So sweet! If you're on this Yelp page reading this review, please know that I'm not a highly sentimental person or a person who would write a review like this unless the people and the services they offer were on point. I don't know what Somer's background was before events, but she's doing an amazing job and is really good at the business she's doing. If you're considering a destination wedding, DO IT! You'll never regret it and it is easier than you think. Just make sure you have Somer on your side :)

I rarely write reviews, but our experience with Vida Bonita was pretty disappointing and I felt a…read moreresponsibility to share it with anyone considering them. In Feb 2026, due to cartel violence in PVR, we made the heartbreaking decision to relocate our wedding locally given guest anxieties about traveling. We gave over two months notice of our cancellation and acted as swiftly as possible.  While we knew some vendors would be more challenging than others, a concerning pattern emerged that was hard to ignore. Every vendor we sourced and managed ourselves offered majority or full refunds without issue. Almost every vendor Somer had recommended, many of whom appear to be personal friends based on their social media, kept our deposits or declined to return the second 50% we were legally owed under our written agreements. We raised this with Somer repeatedly and were met with excuses rather than advocacy. All this followed another pattern throughout the planning process: she didn't seem to review any contracts before forwarding them along to me. The vendor she insisted that we use for catering said they offered premium French sparkling wine with their top shelf bar package. When I asked which sparkling, they offered a Mexican sparkling (lol) and tried to upcharge us like crazy for Moet. At this stage we sent cash directly to Vida Bonita and asked them to procure bottles of Moet separately since it would be cheaper. That was a nice gesture on their part, until of course this cancellation happened. Upon cancellation, we proposed several options for the champagne including selling it, returning it, or purchasing it from us at a 50% discount to use for other events. She declined. We said we'd circle back and stepped away for six weeks to plan and execute our local wedding, which Somer was aware of. When we reached back out to set a date to collect the bottles in person, she first ignored me for a week, and when I followed up, gave me a story about how her storage shed had been broken into and how "this must be disappointing." I guess the primary disappointment is wondering if our former planner is a liar, a thief, or just terrible at her job, since there was no police report, no insurance claim, and no proactive notification. It is hard not to notice that claiming a theft across an international border, with no paper trail, is a situation in which a client has virtually no recourse. Beyond the specifics, Vida Bonita was honestly just underwhelming. Not the worst, but certainly not on top of the details. My honest advice for anyone looking to plan a PVR wedding is to just go with a turnkey resort. The creative control you think you're gaining by working with independent vendors is simply not worth it, and I can tell you from experience that the cost savings are nominal if they exist at all. The hotel we worked with directly for our welcome events was by far the most helpful party throughout this entire ordeal and gave us back a full refund even though they contractually didn't have to. Save yourself the headache in case anything goes wrong.

I just returned from a week at Hotel Playa Fiesta, and was so impressed by how well taken care of…read moreand catered to I felt by their wonderful staff. Their hotel and resort were also safe, beautiful, well maintained, and easily accessible by Uber, taxis, and other transport. I was told by a local driver that this location is considered the "Beverly Hills" of Puerto Vallarta, so prices were accordingly higher than in some other areas in town. Despite the price tag, I felt that the service we received was worth every dollar. I loved the all-inclusive dining and bar, and really appreciated the option of add-on services like massages, beauty salon, etc...not to mention the almost-private beach, two pools, and a hot tub! This venue provides entertainment and relaxation, as well as excellent wedding coordination! I hope I get to go back one day!

I was recently a guest at a wedding held at this resort, and it was the best experience ever! All…read morethe staff were so nice and friendly, the food was amazing, the scenery is beautiful, I only have great things to say! Every hour of the day I was able to hear the waves crashing against the rocks like something out of a movie, gorgeous!

I cannot say enough about Paco and Luis! They deserve 100 stars if possible!…read more They created a 21st birthday dinner for our daughter that will never be forgotten. The food was a whole other level of amazing as well! We felt that we had long lost family cooking for us and didn't want them to leave. We cannot wait to see them again someday!

Don't let them ruin your friends birthday party I don't know…read morehow they get all the 5 stars but my experience is quite different from what other reviews have shared. I was promised cocktails, filet mignon and lobster but the minute they arrived they asked me to show them how to make cocktails. Later after cooking for 3 hours, they present me with overcooked cheap cut steak that's definitely not filet mignon. Lobster is no where to be found and when asked about it they said the lobster wasn't looking good when they could have let me know when they went shopping earlier that day.

I can't say enough good things about these two lovely sisters (Carla and I'm sorry I forgot the…read moreother's name) who run their own little cafe and home-made chocolate factory conveniently located in 5 de Diciembre in PV. I called them one afternoon because I needed a gift for some other beautiful Mexican people, and they graciously and at last minute made me a beautiful box of hand-made chocolates. They were so amazing! Not only were the chocolates good, they were huge! They also have a cute little cafe that serves up delicious coffee and desserts. At Costa Rica 1382, 5 de Diciembre, a five minute walk from the top of the Malecon. See you next time I'm in PV! :)

I cannot recommend José and his team enough. We hired José to cover 8 hours of our destination…read morewedding in Puerto Vallarta with two photographers and two videographers, and he absolutely smashed it out of the park. From the moment we began exchanging emails José was friendly, professional, insightful, knowledgeable and reassuring. His communication was 10/10, and he exudes professionalism while clearly having high expectations for those around him. A shout-out as well for the rest of the team: so kind and thoughtful and fun to have around. We felt like we were celebrities the whole time with camera crews everywhere and our guests all have some amazing shots as well from the fantastic coverage. José and his team turned around 1200 photos from the wedding within two weeks time and they are better than anything my husband and I could have possibly hoped for! He really took the most beautiful moments from the day and subtly improved them to make you feel it all over again. If you want a professional, technology-forward, communicative, kind, and incredibly high-quality photographer for any occasion, look no further. We would use José again in a heartbeat and we recommend him to anyone needing photography services in the broader Puerto Vallarta area.