Weddingbee Blog

During our trip last spring to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where we got engaged, we stayed at an absolutely wonderful eco-resort called Majahuitas. It is still the best place I’ve ever visited, and we would have returned in a heartbeat for our honeymoon, if only June in Mexico wasn’t hot, rainy and buggy.

But for any of you looking for a fabulously unique resort to try in Mexico from October to April, I wanted to share my review of Majahuitas. I posted this on a travel review site (yes, I’m a dork like that!).

First, some background on the resort: Majahuitas is located south of Puerto Vallarta. You take about a 40 minute cab ride to the small town of Boca de Tomatlan, then are picked up by the resort’s boat and taken on a 20 minute boat ride to the cove that the resort is on. Majahuitas features 8 solar-powered private casitas (open air cottages) and the main building where you find the bar, kitchen, main dining room and staff offices. There are no roads to the resort, so you really do get away from it all, but can still enjoy amazing food, massages, jungle hikes, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, or just lounging on the beach, where at the raise of a flag next to your chair, the staff comes running to take your drink order. But if you do long for some sightseeing, the staff will gladly take you by boat to visit any of the local towns, or back to Puerto Vallarta for some shopping.

Now for my review, titled “The Best Part About Our Vacation - A Slice of Heaven in Mexico!”

(The resort, as seen arriving by boat. All pics in this post were taken by me or Mr. Cola)

What can I say that hasn’t been said before about this magical resort! From the second you get picked up by boat in Boca de Tomatlan, you are nothing but pampered, stuffed with fabulous food, and lulled to an almost coma-like state of relaxation by the sound of the waves on the lovely shore.

(kayaking pup!)

Lodging - Our casita was more like a jungle palace! We stayed in Los Arcos, which is the closest casita to the beach, but at the far end from where we spent the afternoons lounging. It actually would be ideal for two couples to share, as there was an open air central living room area, with two mirrored wings on either side, both with king beds and bathrooms.

Overall, we were very pleased with our casita, but would like to try a different one if we return, just to try something new. After seeing the casitas first hand, and talking with many of the guests, I don’t think there is a casita I wouldn’t want to try out; they each offer a unique charm.

Food - Let me start by saying WOW! The food here was more than we could have imagined. Of course it’s easy to read all the reviews that rave about the food, but until you experience it it’s hard to believe it’s as good as everyone says. Well, believe it! We are somewhat unadventurous eaters, but everything looked so good, we tasted new things, like clam strips (I think that’s what they were), and it was all so fantastic. They were also very accommodating, as I’m allergic to bananas and melons, and they were very careful to only serve those items to my fiance at breakfast, even when I said it would be alright for me to just pick around them. The only food items I didn’t care to try was our first meal there, a whole cooked and battered fish and grilled shrimp platter. But that wasn’t the resort’s fault, it was only because I wasn’t feeling well from over-indulging on tequila the night before, and couldn’t stomach eating fish that was looking at me. Plus there were so many other things offered that meal that I was full already.

Activities - I had been pretty concerned about being bored at this resort, with not much to do, so I had brought about 5 books, but never even picked one up. There is just something about the tranquil setting here; it was more entertaining than I could have ever imagined to just look at the waves and beach and sky. And of course there were also little hermit crabs around to play with!

The Pirates - Many people have mentioned the pirate ship that brings tours to the beach here, so I won’t go into to much detail except to say that they really are only there for a short time, about 11:30-1:30 or 2, and they keep to themselves and don’t bother anyone. Even while in our casita, which was very close to where the ship people set up, they kept their noise to a minimum and we weren’t disturbed. Because Majahuitas doesn’t allow anyone but those staying at the resort to access the bathrooms, food or drink, not many people choose to come by. I definitely wouldn’t let the fact that this, like all Mexican beaches, is a public beach detract you from experiencing this resort.

All in all, the only bad part about Majahuitas is… leaving. We really didn’t want to go when the time came, but at least we went with a send off. As we were waiting on the beach for the staff to get the boat to take us back to reality, a baby whale swam by the cove, jumping out of the water and flapping his fins many times. It was a great show, and just one more thing to make us fondly remember Majahuitas as a truly magical place. Including tax, we paid $789.75 USD for our two nights there, plus a $30 USD bar tab, plus a $1500 peso tip for the staff, and we were amazed they don’t charge more to stay here, as we would have gladly paid it. If only they were open in the summer months, we would be back next year for our honeymoon. But I’m sure, before to long, we will be back. I highly, highly recommend this resort, it is hands down the best place I’ve ever stayed in my life!

Le sigh! I wish I was back there now, especially looking at these pictures again. But alas, we picked a different destination for our honeymoon that you’ll just have to wait to find out about. (However, if you would like more info about Majahuitas, or Puerto Vallarta, just let me know. I’m happy to share our detailed, 11 day itinerary, reviews of all the hotels, restaurants and activities, as well as links to my 1400+ pictures!)

Have you been to a resort that you considered heaven on earth? And where are you going on your honeymoon?