Not all luxury wellness retreats are created equal. Sometimes you need your reset curated by someone who’s made a career of orchestrating unforgettable experiences for the world’s most discerning guests. Enter J. Ben Bourgeois, the A-list event producer responsible for Katy Perry’s 40th birthday aboard the Orient Express, as well as legendary celebrations for Gucci, Armani, and a glittering roster of celebrities and the ultra-wealthy.
After his health transformation at 60, Bourgeois turned his creative genius toward wellness. Teaming up with Brazilian-American trainer and program director Eduardo Penteado, the duo created ZihFit, a boutique luxury wellness retreat hosted at Bourgeois’ spectacular private estates in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. Their mission? To curate an experience that fuses longevity, fitness, and holistic well-being with bespoke luxury — all tied together with a memorable personal touch.
Why ZihFit Is a Worthy Splurge
This isn’t just another luxury Zihuantanejo resort. ZihFit takes place in two enviable private villas spanning more than 22,000 square feet of architectural perfection. Guests move seamlessly between the serene cliffside Casa Fiesta and the oceanfront Playa Fiesta Beach Club, a pairing that offers sanctuary, privacy, and pristine natural beauty.
Think ocean-view suites with outdoor showers, infinity pools suspended above the ocean, and a private saltwater grotto built into the cliff. Not to mention a dedicated team of expert healers, chefs, and fitness trainers at your service, plus rituals like a floating sound bath, cacao ceremony, and a Temazcal guided by a local shamaness.
Solo guests may join a group of no more than 16 like-minded wellness seekers. Alternatively, you can book the retreat in its entirety for an ultra-private transformational experience personally led by Ben and Eduardo. This option ensures the perfect balance of exquisite planning and moments of spontaneous awe for an escape that feels nothing short of life-changing.
More Than a Hotel
Zihfit’s many magical moments start from the very moment you arrive. When you enter your room, you’ll find your name embroidered onto your pillow and your suitcase already unpacked. Throughout your stay, you’ll be supported by guides who anticipate your every need — whether that’s sunscreen or fresh coconut water — before you even realize you need it. On the last evening of your retreat, the magnificent 20-foot doors of Playa Fiesta majestically swing open to reveal an alfresco farewell banquet set up on the sand, complete with a roaring bonfire under a night sky full of stars.
The little moments like these showcase that ZihFit is more than a hotel. It’s a home for a transformational week designed by visionaries who know how to host with soul. It’s details like these that make you feel excited about a retreat unlike any other.
The Signature ZihFit Retreat
Designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit, ZihFit offers a daily schedule to restore, relax, and reset your natural rhythm. Wake up to gentle chimes and the sounds of ocean waves. Mornings begin with sunrise yoga beneath a palapa overlooking the Bay of Zihuatanejo, followed by a refreshing plunge in a stunning saltwater grotto carved into the cliff fed by the Pacific Ocean. All of this before a lavish and energizing breakfast served on the deck.
From there, guests head to Playa Fiesta Beach Club, where the day unfolds with long beach walks (cue the dolphins!), personalized workouts, and a chef-prepared lunch under hanging lanterns that sway in the breeze. Afternoons balance structure with flow: dance classes, ocean swims, daily massages (yes, daily!), fitness classes, meditation sessions, or simply poolside journaling and meditation under the palm grove.
In the evening, return to Casa Fiesta for elegant communal dinners under the stars, where locally inspired menus are paired with handcrafted mocktails and artful tablescapes. Rituals like cacao ceremonies, chanting, sound healing, or intention-setting circles close the night with connection and depth, weaving cultural tradition into a modern wellness journey.
ZihFit Dining
Every meal at ZihFit is a nutrient-dense celebration curated by an on-site nutritionist to blend mindful dining and holistic health. The result is healthy, delicious meals made with local ingredients and spices that you won’t find on any menu anywhere else in the world. Fish fresh from the ocean and organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs harvested daily give you clear focus and sustained energy.
Casa Fiesta: Your Cliffside Home and Sanctuary
Perched above the bay of Zihuatanejo on a dramatic cliff, Casa Fiesta is a masterpiece by Zozaya Arquitectos. Its 20,000 square feet flow effortlessly between natural stone, organic curves, and panoramic views. An infinity pool stretches out towards the horizon and the dramatic Sky Deck hovers above the cliffs, serving as a sacred stage for sunrise yoga and evening meditation.
Guests stay in eight spacious suites with private balconies and outdoor showers, blending Mexican artistry with architectural grandeur. Handcrafted furnishings and artisan textiles bring warmth to the open air structure. You’re lovingly looked after by a full team of staff, from chefs and nutritionists, to mixologists and drivers, housekeepers and guides, ensuring hospitality is intuitive and flawless.
Playa Fiesta: Your Private Beach Club
Each day, guests are chauffeured from Casa Fiesta to the Playa Fiesta Beach Club, a magnificent gated estate designed by Andrés Saavedra. The interiors are by Tere Ares, who infused every corner with vibrant hues and handcrafted details celebrating Mexico’s artistry. Upon arrival, the property’s towering gates swing open, and a smiling staff greet you with chilled coconut infusions. The beach stretches for eight pristine miles, where guided walks end with a dip in the pool or a rest in hammocks waiting in shady groves.
Here, afternoons are tailored to your rhythm: group fitness sessions beneath palms, restorative massages, or swims in the infinity pool. The floating sound bath is a highlight, a surreal immersion of vibration and water. Unstructured time is also honored, allowing space for journaling, reading, or sunlit stillness.
ZihFit doesn’t skimp on the elements of fun and joy, either. Self-proclaimed “Joy Bringers” Ben and Eduardo create spontaneous moments of fun that naturally bring the group together. From a rousing game of tile rummy in the pool to Ben’s stories that are a laugh a minute, you’ll quickly realize wellness doesn’t have to be boring. The program creates flow for everyone within it. You can challenge yourself to expand — physically, spiritually — or make your time at ZihFit more restorative. As Eduardo says, “Always listen to your body.”
Who Is Zihfit For?
Whether you’re at a crossroads in life, seeking clarity, or simply craving a mindful getaway, ZihFit is a worthy splurge that gives back tenfold. If you’re open to being guided by visionaries who know how to surprise, delight, and inspire with perspective shifts, moments of clarity, and tools for lasting change, this retreat is for you.
What you take home isn’t just memories of star-filled dinners or cliffside yoga; it’s a transformation that stays with you. The next time you find yourself considering a wellness retreat in Mexico, think of ZihFit. You’ll emerge as a new person with a more relaxed nervous system.
Which Retreat Should You Book?
Each retreat is carefully designed around specific intentions, but all share the same foundation of fitness, nutrition, and holistic wellness. The Signature Detox Retreat emphasizes intentional movement, ancestral rituals, and nourishing cuisine to cleanse both body and mind. The Stress Relief Retreat blends modern fitness with ancient Mexican healing practices, helping restore balance, sharpen mental clarity, and build resilience that lingers long after you return home.
Guest practitioners are renowned nutritionists, healers, and thought leaders who infuse each program with fresh perspectives and innovative modalities. Programs run for the option of four or six nights, striking the perfect rhythm between structure and freedom. Days are full but never rushed, with time to absorb the magic of Mexico’s lush jungles and beaches. To discover which retreat best matches your intentions, book a personal consultation with the program director Eduardo through the ZihFit website. Retreats run year-round.
Getting There
Zihuatanejo, once a sleepy fishing village, is served by Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH). Flying to Zihuatanejo is easy, with major carriers like American Airlines, United, and WestJet operating direct flights or easy connections. From the moment you land, logistics are effortless: a Zihfit chauffeur will greet you at Arrivals and whisk you away in luxury transport to your cliffside home for the week. No car rental, no stress, just a seamless transition from the tarmac to tranquility.
