Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Hotel · Bahía de Banderas ·
Suites with balconies, free Wi-Fi, minibars, Nespresso, whirlpools
Suites with balconies, free Wi-Fi, minibars, Nespresso, whirlpools
"On Banderas Bay, this sister property delivers Pacific-side polish where you can order room-service caviar at night and drop a toddler at the kids club the next morning without losing the luxury vibe. Ocean-view suites start near 1,000 square feet and all include private terraces, Nespresso machines, and deep soaking tubs; larger layouts add living rooms and second bathrooms, with connecting options for multigenerational groups. Every guest gets a personal concierge (babysitting included), and parents of infants can tap the signature baby concierge for gear and even handmade baby food. Three infinity pools include a dedicated family pool with shaded cabanas and easy beach access, the calm, swimmable beach is a rarity on this coast, and the Se Spa’s hydrotherapy circuit and eucalyptus steam room rank among Mexico’s most indulgent. The all-inclusive plan spans five restaurants—Frida (gourmet Mexican), Lucca (Italian), and Piaf (French fine-dining) among them—with tasting menus and wine pairings." - Jenn Sinrich
"A 267-room, all-suite luxury resort with ocean-view balconies and a focal central infinity pool that tiers down three levels before spilling out to a spectacular beach on the Bay of Banderas. Family facilities mirror those at the brand’s other properties: separate kids and teen clubs and a Baby Concierge that outfits parents with strollers and bassinets. Dining spans seven restaurants offering casual beach fare to fine French, Italian, Mexican, and Pan-Asian options, and a sprawling spa with 20 treatment rooms, plunge pools, hydrotherapy, and dozens of holistic treatments anchors the adult offerings. Distance to Puerto Vallarta airport is 7 miles; Wi‑Fi is included; gratuities are included. Rates start at $1,041." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-paced, immersive manner. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury all-inclusive that raises the family-resort bar with 267 suites and an expansive 3,272-square-foot indoor-outdoor kids club (plus a separate teens club) featuring a climbing wall, illuminated dance floor, crafts area, and baby hammocks on the beach. The resort offers family-friendly spa treatments (including a baby’s first haircut), a dedicated Baby Concierge who can arrange strollers, infant amenities, and baby yoga, and fun extras like poolside paletas, Mexican folk-art painting workshops, and tiny bathrobes and slippers for little guests." - Kathryn Romeyn, Michelle Baran, Devorah Lev-Tov
"An all-inclusive resort with a three-tier infinity pool and luxury suites, featuring a kids club and a renowned spa." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-
"At this all-suite beach resort just north of Puerto Vallarta and the Paradise Village mall, you would never believe you're in an all-inclusive. Rooms with views of the Pacific include colorful Mexican art by the Huichol people, goose-down comforters, and Balinese furnishings. Outstanding staff even clean your sunglasses, spritz you with Evian, and circle the pool with an ice-pop cart. The spa is one of the best in the country. Five restaurants serve wonderful, well-prepared international cuisine."
