Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit: all-inclusive luxury on the Puerto Vallarta coast

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is a luxury all-inclusive resort located on the Puerto Vallarta coast, in the Riviera Nayarit (Mexico). The property presents itself as the only all-inclusive resort on the Mexican Pacific distinguished with the AAA Five Diamonds and, according to its own communication, has been selected for the American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts program, a distinction the company describes as exclusive in the region. The property combines contemporary Mexican architecture with tropical landscapes and offers ocean and Sierra Madre views from its terraces.

Accommodation: suites with ocean views and family spaces

The resort offers a wide variety of accommodations, including the Master Suite with pool or ocean views, the Parlor Suite and Parlor Plus Suite, the Master Suite Ocean Front, the One-Bedroom Governor Suite, the Grand Terrace Suite, the Grand Class Suite, the Family Suite, and two- or three-bedroom family residences, as well as the Presidential Suite. The suites have been recently renovated with modern design, natural tones, and premium amenities, according to the property's own information.

Restaurants and culinary experience

The dining offering includes chef-inspired restaurants that take guests on a journey through the cuisines of France, Mexico, Italy, and Asia. Among the venues cited are Frida, Piaf, Lucca, Sen Lin, Azul, Selva del Mar, Koi Bar, Aqua Bar, and Amat, in addition to in-suite dining. Four of its restaurants hold the AAA Four-Diamond distinction. The all-inclusive plan covers all gourmet restaurants, bars, the poolside swim-up bar, and room service, as well as daily drinks and snacks in the suite's minibar.

Spa and wellness

The resort's spa, SE Spa, has received recognition as Best Spa according to information published by the property. It offers massages, facial treatments, and holistic therapies, along with spa rituals and a beauty salon. It also has a dedicated kids' spa. The complex features a fitness center with cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, and bikes) and strength-training machines and weights, as well as tennis and pickleball courts.

Activities, entertainment, and family programs

The resort organizes an activities program that includes snorkeling, kayaking, bike tours, cooking classes, beach volleyball, bocce, tennis, ping pong, water aerobics, bingo, and dance classes, as well as fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba, and Pilates. In the evening, it offers entertainment, live music in an open-air amphitheater, fiestas, DJs, karaoke, and theme nights. For the little ones, there is a Kids' Club with daily beach activities and its own space, and a Teens' Club for teenagers. Featured experiences include beach bonfires with stories and marshmallows, and the opportunity to play golf on a world-class course with a coastal setting.

Events, weddings, and meetings

The complex has a convention center equipped for meetings and corporate events, with specific services and venues, as well as a culinary experience for groups. For weddings, it offers elegant ballrooms, terraces with natural light, tropical gardens, and an oceanfront gazebo, along with banquet services and attention to wedding inquiries.

Surroundings and destination

The resort is located in Banderas Bay, in the Riviera Nayarit, near Puerto Vallarta. The area allows guests to explore attractions such as the Marietas Islands, Yelapa and Majahuitas, the magical town of San Sebastián del Oeste, the Puerto Vallarta Malecón, Los Arcos, Las Caletas, the El Salado estuary, Coral Island at Rincón de Guayabitos, and the Marigalante pirate ship. The property also offers a concierge service for excursions and tours.

Accolades and promotions

The company highlights its inclusion in TripAdvisor's Top 5 All-Inclusive Hotels in Mexico and its selection for American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts. The website mentions seasonal promotions for Labor Day and Thanksgiving, as well as a mixology event scheduled for November and an oceanfront Thanksgiving dinner with guest chef Victor Howard. It also announces a Mexology Fest for fall 2026 and awards from publications such as the Food and Travel Reader Awards. These mentions correspond to the information published on the analyzed site and may vary.

Location and contact

Av Cocoteros 98 Sur, Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit · Phone: 877 418 2722 · Email: reservationsrn@velasresorts.com