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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

Nuevo Nayarit, MXFamily friendly

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The resort that redefined the Luxury All-Inclusive concept.

The resort that redefined the Luxury All-Inclusive concept.

  • 267 rooms
  • 7 dining venues listed
  • ~20 min from PVR

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Resort facts & overview
Location
Nuevo Nayarit, MX
Audience
Family friendly
Brand
Independent
Rooms
267
Dining listed
7 venues
Airport
PVR
Transfer
~20 min
Reno
Reno 2025

Why travelers love it

“The resort that redefined the Luxury All-Inclusive concept.”

Guests consistently praise the personalized service from personal concierges and attentive pool staff, the spacious suites with ocean views, and the culinary program across multiple a‑la‑carte restaurants.

Best for familiesBest for luxury travellersBest for foodie couples

Food & drink

Standout

Culinary program rivals fine dining, with standout à la cartes like Lucca (Italian), Sen Lin (Asian), Frida (Mexican), and the French venue driving repeat visits. The buffet at Azul is fresh and expansive, and top-shelf wines are poured throughout.

Dining overview

Dining includes buffet breakfast and lunch at Azul, snacks at Selva del Mar café, and four signature à‑la‑carte restaurants (Frida, Piaf, Lucca, Sen Lin), plus Amat Café. All are included in the all‑inclusive plan.

7 documented dining venues

Azul

Frida

Lucca

Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.

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Azul Desayuno Buffet – Velas Resorts' Dining Menus

Menu

Watermelon, pineapple, melon, papaya and strawberry with cottage cheese
Watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, papaya and strawberries, served with cottage cheese
Natural, fresa, durazno y manzana
Plain, strawberry, peach and apple
Served with cereal or granola, strawberry, banana, raspberry, prune and mango
Served with cereal or granola strawberry, banana, raspberry, prune and mango
Special K

Zucaritas • Frosted Flakes | Choco Krispis • Cocoa Krispies | Froot Loops | Corn Pops | Corn Flakes | All-Bran

Servidos con leche entera, descremada o de soya
Served with whole milk, low-fat milk or soy milk
Served with bananas, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries
Served with banana, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries
Servido con crema chantilly, frutos rojos, miel de maple, miel de abeja y mantequilla
Served with whipped cream, red berries, maple syrup, honey and butter
Omelette, sunny-side up, scrambled, over-easy or poached. Ingredients: ham, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, smoked salmon, spinach or cheese
Gruyère Omelette, fried, scrambled, over easy or poached Additions: ham, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, asparagus, smoked salmon, spinach or Gruyere cheese
Sunny-side up eggs and refried beans served over fried corn tortilla with green and red salsa, grilled panela cheese and potato
Fried eggs and refried beans served on fried corn tortilla with red and green sauce, grilled panela cheese and potatoes
Sunny-side up eggs and refried beans served over fried corn tortilla with red salsa, grilled panela cheese and potato
Fried eggs and refried beans served on fried corn tortilla with red sauce, grilled panela cheese and potatoes
Huevos pochados sobre un bisquet dorado en mantequilla con lomo canadiense y salsa holandesa
Poached eggs served on a toasted buttered biscuit with Canadian bacon and Hollandaise sauce
Egg whites with spinach, onion, tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, cottage cheese and grilled vegetables
Eggs whites with spinach, onions, tomatoes and sautéed mushrooms, served with cottage cheese and grilled vegetables
Served with avocado purée, goat cheese, cherry tomato and peas
Served with avocado pure, goat cheese, cherry tomato, and peas
With scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, asparagus
mushrooms, cream cheese, potato and sun-dried tomatoes
With scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, asparagus,
mushrooms, cream cheese, potato and dried tomatoes
Flor de calabaza

Poblano peppers | Ham | Mushrooms

Servidas con guacamole y salsa mexicana
Squash blossoms

Poblano peppers | Ham | Mushrooms

Served with guacamole and Mexican salsa
Cochinita pibil

Chorizo | Poblano peppers | Shrimp

Servidos con salsa de molcajete, mayonesa de chipotle, aguacate, lechuga, queso Cotija y crema agria
Regional spiced shredded pork

Spanish sausage | Sliced chile pepper | Shrimp

Served with molcajete salsa, chipotle mayonnaise, avocado, lettuce, Cotija cheese and sour cream
Crispy tortillas bathed in green or red sauce, with sour cream, Cotija cheese, cilantro and onion, served with chicken or fried eggs of your choice
Crispy fried tortilla strips in spicy green or red ranchera salsa, with sour cream, Cotija cheese, coriander and onion, served with chicken or fried eggs your choice
Orange, grapefruit, carrot, apple, pineapple, vampire (orange, beet and celery) and green (orange, celery, pineapple, nopal, parsley and spinach)
Orange, grapefruit, carrot, apple, pineapple, vampire (orange, beet, and celery) and green(orange, celery, pineapple, cactus, parsley and spinach)
Mango, peach, soursop or apple
Mango, peach, soursop and apple
CONTIENE LACTOSACONTAINS LACTOSE
CONTIENE GLUTEN CONTAINS GLUTEN
SIN LACTOSA LACTOSE FREE
LIBRE DE GLUTEN GLUTEN FREE
VEGETARIANO VEGETARIAN
VEGANO VEGAN
PUERCO PORK
PESCADO FISH
BAJO EN CALORIAS LIGHT
CERO DESPERDICIOZERO WASTE

Piaf – Velas Resorts' Dining Menus

Menu

De pato, con foie gras y pistache
Duck with foie gras and pistachio
En carpaccio, cangrejo azul e hinojo
Carpaccio, blue crab and fennel
From Burgundy, brioche bread, garlic and parsley butter
From Burgundy, with brioche bread, garlic and parsley butter
Vinagreta de mostaza antigua, huevos mimosa y caviar de arenque
Dijon mustard vinaigrette, mimosa eggs, and herring caviar
Fig chutney with red wine and corn soil
Red wine fig chutney, corn crumble
Our classic onion soup
Our classic French onion
En capuchino, emulsionada con foie gras y aceite de trufa
In cappuccino, foie gras and truffle oil emulsion
Betabel rostizado, queso boursin y vinagreta de pesto de tomate
Roasted beet, boursin cheese and tomato pesto vinaigrette
Pescado, mejillones, callo de hacha, camarones en caldo azafranado
Fish, scallops,mussels, shrimp in a saffron broth
Sancerre, Comte La Fond, Sauvignon Blanc

Paco & Lola Albariño

Beurre blanc, mushroom duxelle and asparagus
Beurre blanc sauce, mushrooms duxelle, and asparagus
Pouilly Fumé, La Doucette, Sauvignon Blanc

Pouilly Fuissé, Louis Latour

Cauliflower purée, madras curry-champagne sauce
Cauliflower purée and madras curry-champagne sauce
Chablis, Louis Latour, Chardonnay

Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc

Silky potato purée, lettuce heart salad and pepper sauce
Silky mashed potatoes, tender salad, and pepper sauce
Cabernet Franc, MX Edicion Limitada

Pommard, Bouchard, Bourgogne

El tradicional parisino con papas allumettes
The traditional Parisian with allumette potatoes
Migration, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

Veuve Clicquot Brut Reserve

Apicius glazed with honey and spices, saffron-infused apple and date purée
Apicius glazed with honey and spices, saffron-infused apple, and date purée
De Loach, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

Dr. Loosen Riesling

Ribs with white bean ragout, bell pepper, Spanish chorizo, kalamata olives, eggplant caviar with ras el hanout, lamb jus and basil oil
Lamb chops, beans ragout, bell pepper, chorizo, kalamata olives, eggplant caviar with ras el hanout, lamb jus, and basil oil
Château Gloria

Crozes-Hermitage

Slow-cooked bourguignon style in red wine
Bourguignon style slow-cooked in red wine
Chianti Classico Felsina Berardenga

Château Lynch Bages

Betabel rostizado con un toque de vinagreta de pesto de tomate, un equilibrio de frescura y sabor
Roasted beetroot dressed with a tomato pesto vinaigrette, a perfect balance of freshness and flavor
Our contemporary version of the classic recipe, with reinvented presentation and flavor
Our contemporary take on the classic French recipe reimagined with a unique touch
Risotto de farro, delicadamente preparado con tomate cherry confitado y espinacas frescas
Farro risotto, delicately cooked with confit cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach
Roasted and served with a smooth cheese fondue and a touch of truffle oil
Roasted and complemented by a smooth cheese fondue and a hint of truffle oil
Helado de yogurt con miel y frutos del bosque
Yogurt and honey ice cream and berries
Aged rum, chantilly cream with «Papantla» vanilla, cassis ice cream and spearmint
Aged rum, chantilly with «Papantla» vanilla, cassis and mint ice cream
The Vacherin: Meringue with raspberry sorbet, vanilla ice cream and lime mousse
The Vacherin: Meringue with raspberry sorbet, vanilla ice cream and lime mousse
With caramelized apple, vanilla ice cream and sablé breton
With caramelized apple, vanilla ice cream, and sablé bretón
Con licor Grand Marnier, salsa de vainilla y granizado de naranja refrescante
With Grand Marnier liquor, vanilla ice cream, and refreshing orange granité
CONTIENE LACTOSACONTAINS LACTOSE
SIN LACTOSA LACTOSE FREE
CONTIENE GLUTEN CONTAINS GLUTEN
LIBRE DE GLUTEN GLUTEN FREE
VEGANO VEGAN
ORGÁNICO ORGANIC
RAWCRUDO
CERO DESPERDICIOZERO WASTE
125 ml: $310.00 MXN
Currants, guava, forest berries, lemon, fresh and round
Red currant, guava, mixed berries, and lemon, fresh and round on the palate
125 ml: $220.00 MXN
Frutas rojas, cereza, frambuesa, mora, especias dulces y notas herbales, taninos sedosos y aterciopelados
Red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, with sweet spices and herbal notes; silky, velvety tannins
125 ml: $290.00 MXN
Frutos rojos y negros, cassis, fresca, incienso y tabaco, taninos elegantes
Red and black fruits, cassis, fresh notes, incense and tobacco; elegant tannins
125 ml: $310.00 MXN
Fresco y frutal, cereza, grosella, mora, notas de grafito carnoso, taninos sedosos
Fresh and fruity, with cherry, red currant, and blackberry; fleshy graphite notes and silky tannins
125 ml: $290.00 MXN
Cassis liqueur, Hennessy V.S.O.P cognac, pineapple juice
Cassis liqueur, cognac Hennessy V.S.O.P, pineapple juice
Vermouth Martini Rosso, Hennessy V.S.O.P, hibiscus essence and cranberry juice
Vermouth martini rosso, cognac hennessy v.s.o.p, hibiscus essence and cranberry juice
Stolichnaya vodka, Kahlúa liqueur, Nespresso Roma coffee
Stolichnaya vodka , kahlua liquor , roma nespresso
Tanqueray gin, Grand Marnier liqueur and cranberry juice
Tanqueray gin, grand marnier liqueur and cranberry juice
Wild Turkey bourbon, Martini Rosso vermouth, passion fruit essence and orange juice
Wild turkey bourbon, vermouth martini rosso, passion fruit essence and orange juice
Vino espumoso, licor de cassis
Sparkling wine, cassis liqueur
Vino espumoso, licor de chambord
Sparkling wine, chambord liqueur
Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, lemon juice
Vodka, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry juice
Campari con jugo de naranja
Campari liguor with orange juice
Licor Aperol, prosecco, agua mineral
Aperol liquo, prosecco, soda water
Disaronno Amaretto, orange juice, lemon, sweet syrup
Amaretto Disaronno, orange juice, lemon, sweet syrup
Bombay Sapphire gin, passion fruit, pineapple juice, ginger ale and lemon juice
Bombay sapphire gin, passion fruit, pineapple juice, ginger ale and lemon juice
Hendrick's gin, red berries, citrus mix - grapefruit and lemon, topped with ginger ale
Hendricks gin, red fruits, citrus-grapefruit and lemon mix, top of ginger ale
Espolón Blanco tequila, blueberries, basil, Hpnotiq, cranberry juice, lemon juice, sparkling water
Espolon silver tequila, blueberries, basil, hpnotiq, cranberry juice, lime juice, sparkling water
Vodka, lemon juice, fresh ginger, mint, ginger ale
Vodka, lime juice, fresh ginger, mint, ginger ale
Licor 43, espresso
43 liquor, espresso coffee
Hennessy very special, Frangelico, baileys, espresso
Hennessy very special, Frangelico, baileys, espresso coffee
Licor 43, ginebra tanqueray, frangelico, espresso
43 liquor, Tanqueray gin, Frangelico liquor, espresso coffee
Lychees, strawberry, grapefruit juice, orange juice, lemon juice, sparkling water
Lychees, strawberry, grapefruit juice, orange juice, lemon juice, sparkling water
Cream of coconut, Carnation, pineapple juice, mint.
Coconut cream, half & half, pineapple juice, mint
Passion fruit, basil, pineapple juice, lemon juice, ginger ale.
Passionfruit, basil, pineapple juice, lime juice, ginger ale
Hibiscus, lemon juice, natural syrup, mint and sparkling water
Hibiscus, lime juice, simple syrup, fresh mint, and sparkling water
Red berry pulp, lemon juice, ginger, basil, orange juice and sparkling water
Red berries pulp, lime juice, ginger, basil, orange juice, and sparkling water
Food & drink photos

Food & drink photos

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Beach

Strong

The beach is beautiful with warm, swimmable water and comfortable cabanas, and surfboards are available with friendly instruction from Carlos. It is Riviera Nayarit sand rather than powder Caribbean white, but consistently praised.

Editorial beach rating

Long, sandy beach ideal for walking and lounging; beach access included and pool concierges assist with chairs and service.

Pools

Standout

Multiple pools including a stunning infinity pool, backed by pool concierge service that borders on legendary (Gustavo, Eduardo, Leonel, Zenon are named repeatedly). Chairs and cabanas are reliably available without dawn towel wars.

Editorial pool rating

Three‑tier infinity pool with swim‑up bar overlooking the beach; heated in winter months; also includes a kids pool and attentive poolside service.

Swim-up bar
Selva del Mar Grand Velas Riviera Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

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Rooms & suites

267 rooms

All accommodations are suites with ocean views; Master, Parlor, and Grand Terrace suites (recently renovated) are over 1,000 sq ft; rooms include terrace, minibar, Nespresso, pillow menu, and in‑suite jacuzzi or spacious baths.

Master Suite Pool View

Entry-level suite with a private terrace overlooking the pools and tropical grounds. Indoor jacuzzi, king bed, sitting area, and the same in-suite minibar and Nespresso setup found across the resort.

  • View:Pool view
  • Size:84 m² (~904 ft²)

Includes

  • +private terrace
  • +indoor jacuzzi
  • +Nespresso machine
  • +stocked minibar
  • +pillow menu

Master Suite Ocean View

Same footprint as the pool-view category but reoriented toward Banderas Bay. Private terrace shows a mix of ocean and pool, plush king bed, and a stocked in-suite bar.

  • View:Ocean view
  • Size:84 m² (~904 ft²)

Includes

  • +private terrace with ocean and pool view
  • +indoor jacuzzi
  • +stocked bar
  • +Nespresso machine
  • +king bed

Parlor Suite Ocean View

Around 1,000 square feet with a king bed and a private terrace facing either the pool or the ocean. A step up in space from the Master Suite without changing the overall layout much.

  • View:Ocean view
  • Size:93 m² (~1,001 ft²)

Includes

  • +private terrace
  • +indoor jacuzzi
  • +king bed
  • +stocked minibar

Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.

Room photos

What’s included

Strong

Most guests feel the price is justified by the service, food, and suite quality, ranking it just below Four Seasons or St Regis at meaningfully lower cost. A vocal minority at roughly $800+ per night felt inconsistencies (dinner availability, small nickel-and-diming) kept it from fully hitting Five Diamond.

Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.

Amenities & activities

Couples

Good fit

Works beautifully for couples celebrating milestones, with oceanfront suites, a top-tier spa, and a proven wedding and vow-renewal team led by Gabriela. Not an adults-only property, but the calm atmosphere and refined dining make it romantic anyway.

Families

Ideal

A genuine family standout at the luxury tier, with strong kids and teen clubs, a full baby concierge (crib, high chair, bottle sterilization), and staff who remember returning families by name. Concierges routinely bend age rules and hunt down kid-specific requests.

Peace & Quiet

Standout

Calm, low-key luxury rather than a party scene, especially in shoulder season when the property runs at partial capacity. Evening shows exist (superheroes, MJ tribute) but never overwhelm the peaceful vibe.

Resort offers SE Spa with treatments including a Kid’s Spa, high‑performance fitness center with classes, Baby Concierge, kids club and teens club, activities like snorkeling, kayaking, pickleball, tennis, beach volleyball, and nightly entertainment with fire shows and themed events.

Full-service spaKids clubSwim-up barPopular wedding venue

Water sports included

  • kayaking
  • snorkeling
  • boogie boards

Resort amenities

PoolBeachfrontSuitesFree parkingMeeting roomsTennis CourtPaid WifiDry CleaningHot TubNon-smoking roomsLaundry ServiceConciergeBanquet RoomFamily Rooms

What guests say

Medium confidence

53 reviews · through Oct 2026

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Consistently praised

Recurring complaints

Best suited for

FoodiesPool peopleBeach loversQuiet relaxationValueCouplesFamilies

What past guests say

★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★☆
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“My husband and I recently spent a week at Grand Velas for our honeymoon and had the most amazing time!!! I don’t even know where to start, the service was exceptional throughout the entire resort, the renovations are beautiful and THE FOOD, the food was absolutely delicious, words cannot describe the tastes! The chefs really care about their dishes and you can tell! We also had a couples massage and Se Spa was like entering a whole other world. It was so relaxing and the spa tenants and...”

★★★★★
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“My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon this past week here. Daniel made booking a breeze, Mario our concierge/ representative for the trip made sure everything was perfect, reserved dinner at one of their 5 fine dining restaurants onsite. Se Spa is a must - Kevin on the men’s side and Victoria were incredible - whole team makes it an unforgettable experience. Head chef Abel makes sure Azul has fresh fish, seafood, sushi, and any other cuisine your heart desires. Servers such as Alan, Carlos,...”

★★★★★
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Ratings breakdown

Location
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.9
Value
4.5
Sleep Quality
4.8
Rooms
4.8

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Know before you book

  • Crowded pool area during high season
  • Poolside Wi‑Fi may be slow
  • Dinner reservations can be hard to secure
  • One reviewer found food underwhelming for the price

Location

98 Paseo de los Cocoteros, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, 63735, Mexico

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What you should know

What to Know

Book dinner reservations early through your assigned concierge, as the best restaurants fill fast and walk-ins are tough. The property sits only 20 minutes from PVR airport, but Uber pickup at the airport is complicated, so pre-arrange transport.

AccessibilityWheelchair entrance ✓, Wheelchair parking ✓
PetsNo
PVR nearest airport~20 min transfer

WATCH OUT: Seasonal heads-up

  • Pacific-side location largely avoids the sargassum issues of the Caribbean coast
  • June–October is rainy season with higher humidity and occasional tropical storms
  • Whale-watching season (December–March) is a draw but the bay can be busier

Confirm restaurant and activity bookings with your personal concierge on arrival. Pool bar opens late morning and resort stays busy during high season. Kids clubs operate daily regardless of occupancy.

Good to know

  • All accommodations are full suites with ocean views and an indoor jacuzzi
  • Kids' and teens' clubs are exceptionally well run — a real differentiator for families
  • Pool bar opens at 11am; no early-morning poolside cocktails
  • Oceanfront suites can experience event-setup noise on the beach late at night or early morning
  • Only 20 minutes from PVR airport, much shorter than Punta Mita resorts

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Review excerpts
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Dining venues
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Menus
8
Room categories
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Videos
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Last updated
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  • 22 dining venues
  • 8 menu docs
  • 23 videos