Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Puerto Vallarta's upscale all-inclusive gem
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The sophisticated Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit shows what an all-inclusive resort can be. Grand Velas stands seaside on the northern edge of Mexico's Banderas Bay, about 25 minutes north of downtown Puerto Vallarta. It is home to spacious suites, two all-day restaurants, four award-winning eateries, a grand full-service spa, and daily adventures for guests ranging from snorkeling to golf at the destination.
This well-styled resort — with its contemporary Mexican design and lush, colorful gardens — is everything you'd never expect from an all-inclusive.
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Our Inspector's Highlights
- The luxury resort is home to four acclaimed restaurants: Frida, Lucca, Sen Lin and Piaf. These eateries offer an elevated, around-the-world culinary experience.
- If the resort's warm, powdery shore and steadily pounding surf aren't enough to chase away your worries, a visit to its sprawling spa should do the trick.
- The spa is also home to a fitness center and beauty salon, so you can hit the day's next destination looking and feeling totally refreshed.
- The resort offers a slew of activities including fitness classes, bike tours, kayak touring, Spanish lessons, bocce ball, beach volleyball, scuba diving clinics, cooking classes and various theme nights (like salsa dancing) to keep you busy well into the evening.
Things to Know
The resort features a Kids’ Club for ages 4 to 12 that has a daily activities program that includes arts and crafts, board games, movies and treasure hunts.
A Teens' Club is available for guests ages 13 to 18 that offers video games, foosball, pool table, a dance floor, karaoke and a café.
Teens are also welcome at the luxurious spa, which offers 50-minute treatments catering to the younger set's unique needs. Kids can also enjoy specially designed treatments in a seasonal beach cabana.
- All spa services begin with the Water Ceremony, a hydrotherapy circuit that treats the whole body with water at varying temperatures and states, from steam to ice.
The Rooms
- Stay in one of the 267 one-, two-, or three-bedroom suites, which start at a minimum of 1,000 square feet and feature private balconies complete with Balinese teak furniture and sweeping views of the pool, beach and the bay.
- Living spaces include lounge areas, spa-like baths with sufficient space to accommodate in-room spa services and, in some suites, Jacuzzis and dining rooms.
The suites include premium amenities like Molton Brown bath essentials, a Nespresso coffee maker, gourmet teas, a welcome bottle of mezcal, wine and a minibar stocked daily with soft drinks, beer and snacks.
The Restaurants
- Fine Mexican-style fare is the star at Frida, where you'll delight in traditional dishes with a modern and sophisticated twist.
Lucca offers a fusion of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine reimaged with modern flair. Dishes include homemade pasta bursting with savory fillings and complemented by aromatic oils.
At Piaf, experience the richness of traditional flavors, ensuring a memorable meal reminiscent of one you’d find in a charming French town.
Discover Asian fusion cuisine at Sen Lin, where flavors from Thailand, China and other parts of the continent converge at your table.
Selva del Mar serves burgers, fresh ceviche and other substantial pool snacks.
Oceanfront Azul dishes out vast buffets and an à la carte menu loaded with international flavors.
Amat Café is the ideal place to enjoy gourmet coffee and teas.
Getting There
Av. Cocoteros, #98 Sur, Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Mexico C.P. 63735
TEL877-418-2722
TEL52-322-226-8677
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