Book Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit with VIP Benefits

Master Suites begin at 1,000 square feet, with a king bed or two queen beds and a furnished terrace. Pool-view, ocean-view, and oceanfront categories distinguish their outlooks. The Parlor Plus Suite Ocean View has two queen beds and two bathrooms, while the One-Bedroom Governor Suite provides separate living and dining areas.

The two-level Grand Terrace Suite measures 1,768 square feet and has a king bed, with a jacuzzi on its upper terrace. Grand Class Suites offer 1,865 square feet and a terrace jacuzzi, arranged for two adults.

The two-bedroom Family Suite measures 2,195 square feet, with one king bed and two queen beds, and is designed for five guests. Two- and three-bedroom Family Residences add shared living and dining areas, a bar, and a terrace jacuzzi. Their layouts combine king-bedded rooms with a bedroom containing two queen beds.

Aqua Bar sits within the infinity pool, with swim-up service and drinks delivered to loungers. Cocktails use fresh fruit and juices, while beer, soft drinks, and light food are also available. The bar welcomes families, and its oceanfront position keeps the bay in view even when lunch stays by the water.

There is also a children's pool and an infinity jacuzzi. Kayaks and boogie boards are among the included water-sports equipment, while paddleboards and surfboards carry an additional charge. On land, guests can use tennis and pickleball courts or join a game of beach volleyball.

The Kids' Club serves ages 4 to 12. Its garden welcomes children aged four and older with their parents and staff, with giant games and a horizontal climbing wall. A terrace for ages 6 to 12 has table hockey and foosball. Teenagers aged 13 to 17 have their own club, with gaming pods, a pool table, and lounge seating. A Baby Concierge helps families traveling with infants arrange what they need for the stay.

The all-inclusive rate covers resort meals, selected premium drinks, a daily-restocked minibar, and 24-hour in-suite dining, along with taxes and gratuities. Spa treatments, beauty services, and airport transportation are additional. The four specialty restaurants require reservations.

Frida occupies the second floor above the lobby, with an indoor dining room and an ocean-view terrace. Mexican cooking takes a contemporary form here, drawing on local seafood and produce. Families are welcome, and guitar music accompanies the setting. The terrace brings dinner out toward Banderas Bay, while the interior provides seating away from the open air. The evening dress code calls for smart clothes rather than beachwear.

Piaf serves French cuisine in a lobby-level dining room. Classic preparations receive a modern presentation, with trumpet music part of the restaurant's character. It welcomes guests aged 12 and older, so dinner can include older children but not younger ones. The elegant-casual dress code excludes shorts, tank tops, and beach sandals.

Lucca's Romanesque-inspired dining room looks toward the ocean, with piano music accompanying Italian and Mediterranean cooking. Pasta and Pacific seafood are central to the menu. Sen Lin turns to Asian cuisines, combining traditional ingredients with contemporary techniques. Both restaurants welcome families. Their menus allow guests to move between Mediterranean and Asian cooking over successive evenings, while remaining within the resort's four-restaurant dinner program.

Azul is the casual oceanfront restaurant beside the pool, with breakfast and lunch overlooking the beach. Its international menu ranges across Mexican, Italian, and Asian cooking, with seafood and grilled dishes among the choices. The tables are open to the coastal air, and reservations are not required. Families can sit down together here in casual clothes, with the sand and water just beyond the dining area.

Selva del Mar keeps lunch close to the loungers. This open-air poolside venue serves Mexican-inspired snacks, seafood, and lighter meals, with swimsuits and flip-flops fitting the setting. Ceviche and tacos are part of its coastal menu. It works as a place for lunch after a swim, with bay views from the pool area and no need to change into evening clothes.

Koi Lobby Bar is reserved for guests 18 and older. Plush indoor seating opens onto a terrace overlooking the infinity pool and Banderas Bay. Signature cocktails, wine, and small plates make it an evening stop within the hotel, with both indoor and outdoor places to sit.

SE Spa occupies more than 16,500 square feet and has 20 treatment rooms. Its menu includes massages, facials, body scrubs, and wraps, alongside hand and foot care. The seven-step Water Ceremony takes place in separate men's and women's areas, with a spa butler guiding guests through the bathing spaces. A sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, contrasting-temperature lagoon, and shower experiences form part of the circuit.

The ceremony includes time on lounge chairs, with fruit-infused water and an aromatic neck pillow. Treatments and the Water Ceremony are arranged through the spa rather than assumed to be part of every room rate. A fitness center supports cardio and strength training, and the activity program includes yoga and Pilates. These indoor facilities sit alongside the outdoor pools and courts.

Golf takes guests beyond the resort. Marina Vallarta has an 18-hole course designed by Joe Finger, while Vista Vallarta has two 18-hole courses by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf. The Nicklaus layout occupies higher ground with views across Puerto Vallarta and the bay. The Weiskopf course runs through lower terrain, with ravines, creeks, and dense vegetation. Clubhouses and practice facilities support a day on the courses, which are reached by road from the hotel.

Puerto Vallarta International Airport is about 7.3 miles away, with a hotel-estimated drive of roughly 20 minutes in normal traffic. Private transportation can be arranged separately. The location also puts Puerto Vallarta's Malecón and downtown within reach by car. The resort itself remains on the Nayarit side of the bay, on a beachfront stretch outside the city's center.