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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico · Velas · High Luxury
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit opened in November 2002 in Nuevo Vallarta as Mexico's first luxury all-inclusive, the flagship of the Velas family that started with Velas Vallarta in 1989. The 267-suite beachfront resort has held AAA Five Diamond every year since 2007, with a three-tier infinity pool and one of the largest spas on the Mexican Pacific.
- 267 rooms
- Opened 2002
- Rooms from 1,000 sq ft (93 m²)
About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- It has held the AAA Five Diamond rating continuously since 2007.
- The Velas family began in hospitality in 1989 with Velas Vallarta; this 267-suite flagship has a three-tier infinity pool.
- Entry-level rooms start at 1,000 sq ft (93 m²).
History
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit opened in November 2002 in Nuevo Vallarta as the first luxury all-inclusive resort in Mexico, built by the Velas Resorts family whose hospitality roots date to 1989 with Velas Vallarta. The beachfront resort offers 267 suites.
It has held the AAA Five Diamond rating since 2007 for more than a decade of consecutive years and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, with a three-tier infinity pool and one of the largest spas on the Mexican Pacific.
The setting
12 km from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport. 13 km from Marina Vallarta.
Restaurants and bars
- Sen Lin at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit — Restaurant · Asian fusion
- Restaurante Lucca — Restaurant · Italian
- Piaf — Restaurant
- Restaurante Frida — Restaurant · Mexican
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Water sports
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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