Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

I just got back from another amazing visit at the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The grounds are beautiful, the restaurants are amazing with very delicious food and great presentation. The staff in the entire property is very professional, kind and helpful. I do want to highlight a few people who just went the extra mile for us. Our concierge Dulce has been absolutely amazing, caring, kind, always helpful and made my sons birthday very special by decorating our room. We had Duce during every stay and we love her. I contacted her before our arrival and she right away was able to make us reservations for the restaurans, so upon arrival we already were set for dinner. Eduardo by the pool/beach waiter was also super nice, he offered and decorated our cabana for my son's birthday, which made my son feel very special. The waiters at breakfast and dinner also came sang happy birthday to my son and brought him cakes. Diego, Gustavo and Raymundo were also amazing by the pool, making sure we always have a refill on our drinks. Carlos by the boogie boards is just the sweetest, always ready to help with a smile on his face to play games, help with surfing, boogie boarding or kayaking. Fidel by the buffet always made sure we had something to eat with our food restrictions. The best all inclusive hotel. My son wanted to go there for his birthday and we had a great time. Looking forward to go there again.

We traveled to Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit in July 2025 with four kids (ages 2, 5, 13, and 16), and it was one of the best vacations we’ve ever had. The resort is absolutely beautiful, but what really stood out was the incredible service. Every staff member went above and beyond, and by the end of our stay, they all knew our kids’ names—it truly felt like a home away from home. The little ones lived in the pool, sipping (way too many!) strawberry daiquiris and splashing for hours. The older kids made fast friends and had a daily routine of poolside basketball and volleyball matches in the mornings and pool, ping pong and air hockey games at night. The kids’ club was a hit in the evenings, and we were grateful for the wonderful babysitter arranged by the hotel—she was a lifesaver and allowed us adults to unwind. The food was exceptional. We especially loved the French restaurant, while our teens kept asking to go back to the Asian spot. Cocktails were spot-on. Our concierge, Dolce, made the whole experience seamless—she was phenomenal, and we highly recommend requesting her. We stayed in both ocean view and garden view rooms. The ocean view was breathtaking, but the garden view had its perks—being on the first floor made it easy for the kids to run around safely just outside our patio. The only downside was the intense heat and humidity (we’re from Santa Monica and not used to that kind of climate). While we won’t return in July again, we will absolutely be coming back! This resort was everything we hoped for and more.

When everything goes so perfectly, why go anywhere else!? This was our third visit to Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, and it certainly won’t be our last. We do extensive research before choosing our annual vacation destination, and no other resort compares to the exceptional service provided by Grand Velas to every member of the family. We are a family of 4, traveling with our two boys (8 and 1). This year, we spent 12 days at GVRN and feel incredibly fortunate to have enjoyed such a wonderful vacation experience. GVRN makes everything so easy, consistently delivering reliable top-notch service. From the moment we arrived and were greeted with warm smiles, welcome drinks, and relaxing massages, we knew we had made the right choice in returning. Throughout our stay, we felt genuinely cared for and enjoyed every moment. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every member of our family had the best vacation imaginable. Each request was handled promptly and kindly. This place is truly magical and holds a special place in our hearts. Each visit has been relaxing, memorable, and phenomenal. We absolutely can’t wait to return! Resort: Each visit, we notice that the resort is thoughtfully updated and improved in some way. This year we enjoyed the newly added Amat coffee shop in the lobby and stayed in a recently renovated Ocean Front Master Suite, which was gorgeous and so peaceful!! The beds were super comfy!! As we have been to all three Grand Velas properties, these are the reasons we love and keep returning to Riviera Nayarit: The sunsets are breathtaking; Enrique Perez at Sen Lin treats us like royalty and we look forward to seeing him each visit; The beach is stunning, the water is warm and swimmable, and there is no seaweed; The pools are heated (which we love even in the summer); The Spa is one of the highest rated in the world and is extraordinary; The gym is excellent and the aerial yoga is a unique highlight; Summerland is perfect for the kids; The Show de Fuego is a family favorite and the evening entertainment is great for the entire family. Service: The service at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is exceptional. Every single employee we came across was friendly, welcoming, and eager to help in any way possible. Even the gardeners will pause their work as you pass to say hello. Every request was met with a smile and “it’s a pleasure.” While the service has been consistently stellar all three of our stays, it is still amazing to witness the high level of service the moment you step foot on the resort. A special thank you to Luis Mateo, who was our concierge this trip. We were so lucky to be under his attentive and thoughtful care. He checked in on us daily, provided helpful information about local tours, ensured all our dinner reservations were perfect, and even arranged for baby food puree to be ready at each restaurant so our 1-your-old son could dine with us each evening. He was so warm and friendly! Luis even coordinated the daytime