Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, MexicoUltra-luxury all-inclusive on Mexico's Pacific Riviera
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is a AAA Five Diamond, all-inclusive resort on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Set amid lush tropical gardens overlooking Banderas Bay, the resort features eight acclaimed restaurants, a 30,000 sq ft spa, and access to nearby championship golf courses in the Riviera Nayarit corridor.
- The Nayar Course at Vidanta features seven lakes and 49 bunkers laid against a backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains and Pacific Ocean, with relentless crosswinds demanding course management over raw power
- SE Spa covers 30,000 square feet and holds a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating — one of very few in Mexico — with temazcal ceremonies drawn from pre-Columbian tradition
- All-inclusive model eliminates the transactional friction typical of luxury resorts: gourmet dining across multiple restaurants, premium spirits, and watersports are built into the rate
- The resort sits on a private beach in Nuevo Vallarta, separated from the tourist corridor of Puerto Vallarta proper, giving it a quieter, more contained feel
- Whale watching season from January through March puts humpbacks in the waters directly off the resort's stretch of coast
The Course
- Nayar Course at Vidanta — 18 holes, par 72, designed by Jim Lipe
Restaurants & Bars
- Piaf
- Lucca
- Frida
- Sen Lin
- Azul
- Cocina de Autor
On Property
SE Spa (30,000 sqft)- Infinity Pools
Beach
Kids Club
Fitness Center
November - April
The dry season delivers reliably warm days and minimal humidity, while January through March also offers prime whale-watching off the Riviera Nayarit coastline.
Book the SE Spa's temazcal ritual — a pre-Columbian steam ceremony performed by a local shaman that few guests know to request by name. Pair it with an early-morning round on the Nayar Course before the Pacific crosswinds pick up after 10am.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Features &
Amenities
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit sits on Banderas Bay in Nuevo Vallarta, combining a 16,500-square-foot spa with AAA Five Diamond dining and all-inclusive service across lushly landscaped beachfront grounds backed by the Sierra Madre.
SE Spa Hydrotherapy Circuit
The 16,500-square-foot SE Spa holds 20 treatment rooms and more than 30 holistic therapies, plus a AAA Five Diamond certification. Its signature Hydrotherapy Ritual moves guests through a herbal steam room, two-temperature lagoon, Jacuzzi, and multi-jet Swiss shower before any treatment begins. A rooftop infinity pool and separate men's and women's circuits round out the facility.
Four AAA Four Diamond Restaurants
The all-inclusive plan covers four gourmet restaurants, each holding AAA Four Diamond awards: Frida for Mexican regional cuisine, Piaf for French fare, Lucca for Italian-Mediterranean dishes, and Sen Lin for Asian fusion. Every venue offers full dinner service without reservation surcharges or additional charges.
Pacific Beachfront and Water Sports
A long stretch of private beach on Banderas Bay provides the base for scuba diving, kayaking, sailing, and seasonal whale-watching excursions. The resort's butler and concierge team coordinates offshore charters and cultural tours into the surrounding Sierra Madre foothills and nearby Puerto Vallarta.
One Membership.
Dozens of Destinations.
Your visit to Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is coordinated by the LXV concierge — preferred tee times, dining reservations, room upgrades, and personalized welcome amenities, arranged before you arrive. One of more than 55 properties in the LXV network.
Getting
Here
Grand Velas Riviera NayaritAv Cocoteros 98-Sur, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico 63735
Tel: +1 877-418-2722
Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
Approximately 12 km from the resort, about 15-20 minutes by car under normal traffic. Resort transfers available in standard or VIP private configurations.
The resort coordinates private airport transfers; contact reservationsrn@velasresorts.com in advance for VIP vehicle arrangements.