Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

I am here for a week and giving you my daily food review. Ate at Frida tonight. Fantastic! Carlos had it all under control. Had the grilled cauliflower. Really good. But the big winner was the filet and chorizo tacos. May have to say the best tacos ever. The filet...

I am here for a week and giving you my daily food review. Ate at Frida tonight. Fantastic! Carlos had it all under control. Had the grilled cauliflower. Really good. But the big winner was the filet and chorizo tacos. May have to say the best tacos ever. The filet was perfectly cooked with the combination of the tasty sausage and broiled cheese. It’s hard to beat. Asked Carlos for tequila that complimented the food and it was a great meal. Great night one!!!

Great property Great service Clean rooms Clean pool Easy to get to from airport and centrally located. Great price point. Good food choices. The adult end of pool is quite peaceful and on the beach end as well. The outdoor staff almost is works too hard

This is the best resort in Mexico. The food. Service and facilities are unmatched. The location is 1.5 miles of walkable beach in one direction and 4+ in the other. The pools are beautiful and there are many available loungers in both sunny and shady areas. We will be returning...

This is the best resort in Mexico. The food. Service and facilities are unmatched. The location is 1.5 miles of walkable beach in one direction and 4+ in the other. The pools are beautiful and there are many available loungers in both sunny and shady areas. We will be returning next year. Six stars

Fantastic hotel. Good food. Very clean inside and out. Excellent service from start to finish. Plenty of lounge chairs and shade. Pool servers are very attentive, especially Nadia. Carlos with the activity team went above and beyond to take me on a kayak tour. We did not attend the shows...

Fantastic hotel. Good food. Very clean inside and out. Excellent service from start to finish. Plenty of lounge chairs and shade. Pool servers are very attentive, especially Nadia. Carlos with the activity team went above and beyond to take me on a kayak tour. We did not attend the shows or use the spa. The key word for the trip was relaxation, and this hotel delivers.

We returned to the Grand Velas for a fourth time and again it did not disappoint! It is a five star all the way around… The resort, the rooms, the food, the activities and to top it all off it’s amazing when you have your own personal concierge… Thank you,...

We returned to the Grand Velas for a fourth time and again it did not disappoint! It is a five star all the way around… The resort, the rooms, the food, the activities and to top it all off it’s amazing when you have your own personal concierge… Thank you, Chepe! We will be back next year!!!

Grand Velas was the very first five star rated resort we have visited, and it more than lived up to its reputation. The staff, the restaurants, the spa, the views, the whales…everything was spectacular! While everyone on the Grand Velas team provided fabulous customer service and attention to detail, a...

Grand Velas was the very first five star rated resort we have visited, and it more than lived up to its reputation. The staff, the restaurants, the spa, the views, the whales…everything was spectacular! While everyone on the Grand Velas team provided fabulous customer service and attention to detail, a few people deserve special mention in our review. Ruth was our dedicated concierge and was attentive to our needs throughout our entire visit. Norma and Alma were our amazing masseuses who helped us relax, stretch, and be renewed!Rosario and Maly made the spa experiences extra special with their customer focus and water senses experience. They were all so good we scheduled four trips to the Spa Se, which is rated by Fortune as a diamond level experience! Gardenia was a fabulous aesthetician providing excellent facial experiences, and Isabel was attentive, friendly, and performed wonderful boutique experiences. Ricardo was a spectacular waiter at the Azul restaurant, providing a special brunch experiences each day, and Zenon was fun and provided a great experience while we enjoyed the adult pool and the beach. Benito was just as customer oriented and helpful at the coffee bar each day. All four diamond rated restaurants onsite (Asian, Mexican, French, and Italian) were a special dinner experience for the taste buds every evening. Diego was a special help as our sommelier, and all of the wait staff was dedicated and attentive to us each night. From the very moment we arrived to a relaxing drink and back massage from Leticia while waiting for our room until the moment we left when we continued to receive special treatment from Jesus at the valet desk, our experience was truly five star. Oh, and the sunsets every night are priceless. We will be back!

Everything about our trip was amazing. Getting off the bus we fell into paradise. Food was amazing at all restaurants. Wait staff was most friendly. Rooms spacious and spotless. Luis Mateo was the sweetest most amazing host we have ever had. He went out of his way to accommodate us....

Everything about our trip was amazing. Getting off the bus we fell into paradise. Food was amazing at all restaurants. Wait staff was most friendly. Rooms spacious and spotless. Luis Mateo was the sweetest most amazing host we have ever had. He went out of his way to accommodate us. Made our reservations at the restaurants and checked to see how we liked them. Sweetest man ever. Can’t wait to go back and relax with this resort. Many thanks to all for making our stay relaxing and enjoyable. Thank you again Mr. Luis Mateo. Sending our love from East Texas.

Great, great service all around! The restaurants were excellent with a multitude of choices- even Azul, which is a not a specialty restaurant, but serves more variety than one would even notice without a complete study. The specialty restaurants had excellent gourmet choices, fine wines (expensive, but included in price),...

Great, great service all around! The restaurants were excellent with a multitude of choices- even Azul, which is a not a specialty restaurant, but serves more variety than one would even notice without a complete study. The specialty restaurants had excellent gourmet choices, fine wines (expensive, but included in price), and good background music. The events at the beach are fun, including kayaking, volleyball, etc. (Carlo is an excellent host there, and a great guide- a surfer too, good for pointing surfers to good beaches for that). The pools and hot tubs are clean, with very frequent visits by agreeable servers, providing food and drink- never allowing guests to become hungry or thirsty. All around great resort! We never even set foot off the resort, and we will definitely return!!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Grand Velas. The concierge was the very best- Perla provided us exceptional service and was so welcoming, friendly, and a wealth of knowledge. Edwin provided the best service by the pool or at the beachside cabanas, he always made sure we were well taken...

We greatly enjoyed our stay at Grand Velas. The concierge was the very best- Perla provided us exceptional service and was so welcoming, friendly, and a wealth of knowledge. Edwin provided the best service by the pool or at the beachside cabanas, he always made sure we were well taken care of. Be sure to get a coconut on a Saturday, they are delicious! All of the staff worked tirelessly to ensure that the property ran smoothly, and was always clean. The nightly entertainment was wonderful. Boogie boards were also provided for some ocean fun. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has it all- relaxation, fun, exquisite service, and amazing food.

We just arrived yesterday, and unfortunately my partner got stung by a stingray this morning (always do the shuffle when walking in the water). Despite not an ideal way to start our vacation, our concierge Dulce has been absolutely incredible! Although I know she has many people she is taking...

We just arrived yesterday, and unfortunately my partner got stung by a stingray this morning (always do the shuffle when walking in the water). Despite not an ideal way to start our vacation, our concierge Dulce has been absolutely incredible! Although I know she has many people she is taking care of, she has made us feel as we are the only ones. She came to our room with the Dr, ordered and brought the prescriptions to us, and made sure we have been completely taken care of. Muchas Gracias Dulce!!

This is the second time we've traveled to this resort. We've had an amazing experience both times. The staff is amazing, friendly, and accommodating in every way. The food and drink is top shelf for an all-inclusive. This resort goes the extra mile. KC

My anticipation as I reach the entrance to the Spa is almost uncontrollable. I open the door and enter a surreal, relaxing World far from where I was a moment ago. Soothing music, cascading water, exotic scents and a friendly, professional staff greeting me. I was greeted by name this...

My anticipation as I reach the entrance to the Spa is almost uncontrollable. I open the door and enter a surreal, relaxing World far from where I was a moment ago. Soothing music, cascading water, exotic scents and a friendly, professional staff greeting me. I was greeted by name this day by Beatriz Ramirez, one of my favorites here. The Spa is exceptional with lockers of teak, and a shower set to music, with lights and different flows and temperatures covering the four seasons. A sauna, steam room, hot and cold pools, and Jacuzzis complete the experience. Drinks, healthy snacks, the Spa has it all! Incredible massage options are available. My favorite was with Shanti. The Gym is very well equipped and expertly maintained with music, a TV, and a manager. I am there three times a week. Overseeing the Spa, Gym and Massage is Silvia Velasco. She keeps it all running so smoothly. She has such well trained and just plain pleasant personnel. Maximum kudos to Silvia. Muchas Gracias. Guy.

My husband and I have vacationed at a number of all inclusive resorts in Jamaica, Bahamas, and Mexico. Without a doubt, Grand Velas is the very best! We’ve stayed at the GV in Riviera Maya and just finished 6 days at the GV in Riviera Nayarit. The food quality, the...

My husband and I have vacationed at a number of all inclusive resorts in Jamaica, Bahamas, and Mexico. Without a doubt, Grand Velas is the very best! We’ve stayed at the GV in Riviera Maya and just finished 6 days at the GV in Riviera Nayarit. The food quality, the service, the suites…all the very best. Our concierge Luis was simply the best - always looking out for us and ensuring we had everything we needed. Pool concierge Eduardo and adult pool server Gustov were also fabulous. A fantastic vacation that my sister and her husband have already booked based on my recommendation.

I recently stayed at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit for 6 nights and unfortunately, the service did not live up to the resort’s luxury reputation. One of the biggest disappointments was the lack of clear communication regarding the specialty restaurant schedule. We had planned to dine at the Italian restaurant on...

I recently stayed at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit for 6 nights and unfortunately, the service did not live up to the resort’s luxury reputation. One of the biggest disappointments was the lack of clear communication regarding the specialty restaurant schedule. We had planned to dine at the Italian restaurant on our last night, only to find out it was closed. Apparently, the restaurants operate on a rotating schedule, but our concierge, Ramón, never informed us of this. There was also no mention of this when we checked in or during our stay. The lack of transparency really disrupted our plans and left a poor final impression. Midway through the trip, I needed toilet paper in our suite and contacted both the front desk and concierge. Shockingly, it took over two hours to receive it, and I had to go to the lobby restroom in the meantime. Even after that, housekeeping never replenished the rolls that were nearly empty, so we kept running into the same issue throughout the stay. Something so basic shouldn't be an issue at a resort of this level. The buffet at Azul was underwhelming. The food was average at best, and service was inconsistent. One morning I ordered chilaquiles à la carte after the server kindly offered the option, but the kitchen staff seemed visibly annoyed and the dish itself was disappointing—bland, poorly prepared, and certainly not what I'd expect from a resort in Mexico. While the resort grounds and amenities are beautiful, the service issues really stood out and detracted from the overall experience. For the price and the brand, I expected more.

I celebrated my birthday on 5/6th of June and wanted to mention that everyone from Check-in Jose our Suite Concierge to all staff at Lucca Piaf Azul Suite Service Gym and Pool were outstanding. Velas continues to maintain its position as truly a standard of excellence and value. Thank you...

I celebrated my birthday on 5/6th of June and wanted to mention that everyone from Check-in Jose our Suite Concierge to all staff at Lucca Piaf Azul Suite Service Gym and Pool were outstanding. Velas continues to maintain its position as truly a standard of excellence and value. Thank you for a memorable stay we will be back. David and Maru