Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico — Hotel in Nayarit

I have to start by saying that we are Four Seasons Elite members (own Four Seasons branded residences) and we didn't really know what to expect from this sort of a concept other than we expected it to be polished. We are not the "camping" type so we were hesitant. Naviva is a unique one of a kind experience. It is more like going and staying in a luxury fully staffed villa with 16 individual rooms. Everything is top notch. Whatever you would want whenever you would like although most people were generally only demanding services during normal hours based on our experience||We did a 4 night stay for our 21st Anniversary. We have been to Punta Mita more than 40 times over the years and have stayed all all types of accommodations. This is more like staying at a fully staffed luxury villa than a hotel. You basically have a private chef to cook anything you could imagine (although they do have a daily special for each meal and we usually did that or a variation of it as our base entree) and full staff for anything else you would want to do. ||Upon arrival, we were greeted at the entrance by Miguel the operations Manager & a whole team of staff, treating us like family from the second we arrived. We were 1 of 2 "tents" that were occupied the first night but then the remaining nights the property was about 75% full. I don't know which I preferred because even at 75% occupancy, the service was spectacular and the property had a bit more of an active vibe to it. The entire staff knew our names and quickly identified our preferences and schedule which was nice. ||You will not be disappointed with the F&B at this property. Upon arrival, we met with the chefs and gave our preferences and allergies (only shellfish for my wife). They came to us with lots of options that incorporated all of our requests. My only suggestion would be to have a small general menu as a starting point. Sometimes you can forget where to even start (there is a room service menu on the app that does provide a few options). The wine and drink selection was incredible as well. They only use organic wines and/or wines that have a female owner or wine maker right now. Those rotate but you can always find a great option. Their spirits were creative and top notch and their tequila list that they included in your rate were some of the best I have had. ||The staff was out of this world. It is very different than a normal hotel where everyone has uniforms and name tags. This staff intentionally can wear a number of different styles and they are encouraged to linger and chat with the guests.....even have a small glass of wine or drink with you. It is really a nice touch to what is usually a very formal working environment with Four Seasons.||The massages we received from Ana & Xadeni are incredible and in such a unique environment. I don't do a lot of massages but I would always take one here. Did I mention that one 90 minute massage per person is included with your stay?!!||When we were there, they had a turtle release. 40 Sea turtles were released into the ocean to support a project they have trying to get these beautiful creatures to come back and lay their eggs in the same place they were released in 6-8 years. It was an incredible experience. ||There are so many other things to do while you are there. Hiking, outdoor gym, shore fishing, cardio boxing (training by an ex professional fighter named "Ram"), yoga classes on the ocean front, wine tasting, tequila/mezcal tasting, cooking classes, temzcal ceremony, snorkeling, diving.....too much to even list here. ||Overall, I give them a 10 of 10 on execution and the overall property. While it is on the expensive side at ~$4,000/night all in, you are truly getting an ocean front villa/suite/tent with a private pool and everything else is included. That said, it seems to prove to be a good value and something that you would really have a hard time duplicating anywhere else other than on an ultra luxury safari. ||Thanks to everyone on the team....Well done!!......Superfly (grow your handle bars back:), Pollo, Pollito, Danny, Miguel, Jass, Ram, Carlos and everyone else!!||We will be...

I have to start by saying that we are Four Seasons Elite members (own Four Seasons branded residences) and we didn't really know what to expect from this sort of a concept other than we expected it to be polished. We are not the "camping" type so we were hesitant. Naviva is a unique one of a kind experience. It is more like going and staying in a luxury fully staffed villa with 16 individual rooms. Everything is top notch. Whatever you would want whenever you would like although most people were generally only demanding services during normal hours based on our experience||We did a 4 night stay for our 21st Anniversary. We have been to Punta Mita more than 40 times over the years and have stayed all all types of accommodations. This is more like staying at a fully staffed luxury villa than a hotel. You basically have a private chef to cook anything you could imagine (although they do have a daily special for each meal and we usually did that or a variation of it as our base entree) and full staff for anything else you would want to do. ||Upon arrival, we were greeted at the entrance by Miguel the operations Manager & a whole team of staff, treating us like family from the second we arrived. We were 1 of 2 "tents" that were occupied the first night but then the remaining nights the property was about 75% full. I don't know which I preferred because even at 75% occupancy, the service was spectacular and the property had a bit more of an active vibe to it. The entire staff knew our names and quickly identified our preferences and schedule which was nice. ||You will not be disappointed with the F&B at this property. Upon arrival, we met with the chefs and gave our preferences and allergies (only shellfish for my wife). They came to us with lots of options that incorporated all of our requests. My only suggestion would be to have a small general menu as a starting point. Sometimes you can forget where to even start (there is a room service menu on the app that does provide a few options). The wine and drink selection was incredible as well. They only use organic wines and/or wines that have a female owner or wine maker right now. Those rotate but you can always find a great option. Their spirits were creative and top notch and their tequila list that they included in your rate were some of the best I have had. ||The staff was out of this world. It is very different than a normal hotel where everyone has uniforms and name tags. This staff intentionally can wear a number of different styles and they are encouraged to linger and chat with the guests.....even have a small glass of wine or drink with you. It is really a nice touch to what is usually a very formal working environment with Four Seasons.||The massages we received from Ana & Xadeni are incredible and in such a unique environment. I don't do a lot of massages but I would always take one here. Did I mention that one 90 minute massage per person is included with your stay?!!||When we were there, they had a turtle release. 40 Sea turtles were released into the ocean to support a project they have trying to get these beautiful creatures to come back and lay their eggs in the same place they were released in 6-8 years. It was an incredible experience. ||There are so many other things to do while you are there. Hiking, outdoor gym, shore fishing, cardio boxing (training by an ex professional fighter named "Ram"), yoga classes on the ocean front, wine tasting, tequila/mezcal tasting, cooking classes, temzcal ceremony, snorkeling, diving.....too much to even list here. ||Overall, I give them a 10 of 10 on execution and the overall property. While it is on the expensive side at ~$4,000/night all in, you are truly getting an ocean front villa/suite/tent with a private pool and everything else is included. That said, it seems to prove to be a good value and something that you would really have a hard time duplicating anywhere else other than on an ultra luxury safari. ||Thanks to everyone on the team....Well done!!......Superfly (grow your handle bars back:), Pollo, Pollito, Danny, Miguel, Jass, Ram, Carlos and everyone else!!||We will be...

My wife and I stayed at Naviva to celebrate a special milestone, and even among all the glowing reviews online, it completely exceeded our expectations.||We’re not regular high-end travelers—our typical splurge caps around $1–2k/night—but decided to go all-in this time. From start to finish, Naviva delivered something rare: a stay that felt deeply personal, restorative, and designed just for us.||Pre-Arrival & Welcome: Before arrival, we had a virtual consultation with a guest experience coordinator who asked thoughtful questions about our allergies, preferences, and trip goals. While the preliminary itinerary they created was a nice touch, we ended up changing plans a lot once on site. It might work better if they helped guests identify general interests and then finalized details after arrival.||Upon arrival, Edu (the GM) and Manuel (one of the 4 guides) welcomed us warmly and explained that Naviva was our home. From the outset, we were encouraged to ask for anything—an invitation we eventually embraced, and it made all the difference.||Dining & Service||Naviva’s dining is spontaneous and tailored. There’s no formal menu, but a rotating list of daily specials and a team that pays close attention to your likes and dislikes. They took my dislike of cilantro and my wife’s lactose intolerance seriously and seamlessly adapted dishes for us.| • Chef Miguel and his team blew us away daily.| • Kevin, their pastry chef (previously at Rosetta CDMX), surprised us with an almond croissant and gifted us guava rolls to go on our last day.| • Highlights included: ceviche, poke bowls, tacos, fresh seabass from local spearfisherman, and many wonderful cocktails | • After I showed interest during their seacuterie class, I was invited into the kitchen to learn and cook alongside Chef Miguel—an unexpected and unforgettable moment.||Wellness & Activities| • Yoga at Risco Terrace (9am) – Peaceful and scenic, but not flexible on time.| • Stretching and training session with Ram – Informal and totally customized.| • Outdoor “gym” – Visually cool with a Flintstones vibe, but not practical in heat/sun.||One major highlight (or ordeal, depending on your perspective) was the Temazcal ceremony. It’s a traditional ritual involving a dome-like adobe sweat lodge. It's offered 3 times a week. A shaman leads you through chants, steam, and intense heat using lava rocks and herbal infusions. It was spiritually ambitious and physically brutal—total darkness, four cycles of escalating heat, sweat pouring from everywhere. Some may find it healing. We mostly found it overwhelming and… humid. Glad we did it, but wouldn’t repeat it.||Bungalows & Property: The bungalows are stunning—spacious, luxurious, yet immersed in nature. Each one includes a screened-in “tent” connected to the main room. Pro tip: don’t leave food out in the tent. A coati (raccoon-like animal) opened the screen and helped itself to our leftovers.||Little touches made the experience seamless:| • Bluetooth Marshall speaker for personal tunes by the beach or pool.| • Laundry included, which was a huge plus.| • Everyone knew us by name, adding warmth and familiarity without being too formal.||The selva pool is serene, beautifully shaded, and the perfect place to unwind.||⸻||Final Thoughts||Naviva isn’t just a resort—it’s a mindset shift. The more we engaged with the staff, shared our interests, and leaned into the moment, the more they went above and beyond to create joy, surprise, and comfort.||Yes, it’s expensive. But for us, it was worth every penny. Not for opulence or over-the-top glamor, but for the authentic care, the freedom to shape our stay, and the sense that we were more than just guests.||We arrived as skeptics. We left...