Perched on the northern rim of Banderas Bay, where the Sierra Madre Mountains rise in quiet majesty behind a coastline of endless, untamed beaches, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit doesn't simply sit beside the sea — it surrenders to it. Endless beach stretches in both directions from the heart of the property, as if the resort was placed precisely where the Pacific Ocean decided to stop for a margarita. Cradled by some of Riviera Nayarit's most breathtaking natural beauty, Grand Velas is one of Mexico's most extraordinary all-inclusive resorts, where an approach to hospitality unlike anything else in the world arrives softly — full of grace, free of pretense, and unmistakably its own.
The open-air lobby features one of the tallest and most iconic thatched-roof palapa structures in the destination. Standing several stories high, this massive, intricately woven palm structure is the crown jewel of the resort's entrance. Your concierge appears — unhurried and warm — with a cool towel, a welcome drink, a gentle massage, and the quiet confidence of someone who already knows what you need. This is how Grand Velas begins. Not with a check-in. With a warm, kind-hearted welcome.
No one does luxury all-inclusive better than Grand Velas. It starts and ends with the perfection one would expect from one of Mexico's finest culinary and wellness experiences. Begin every morning with a walk along the beach, where schools of fish, migrating whales, Sandpipers, Pelicans, and Frigatebirds await to entertain. Notice everything — no two steps are ever the same. It is a completely life-changing experience.
After the beach, head directly to the SE Spa, a Forbes Five Star luxury spa, for one of over 30 holistic treatments on offer. Do not miss the SE Spa Water Journey — a perfect addition to an afternoon of being beautifully pampered.
Whether it's cocktails and light bites at the Aqua Bar, lunch at Azul, or an incredible dinner at either Lucca or Piaf, every detail has been carefully considered to deliver delicious food and extraordinary cocktails. Each experience is better than the last — trust us, try them all.