and a choice of seven all-inclusive bars and restaurants.
Nearby:
Championship golf
Dolphin Adventure
Aquaventuras Park
marina
deep-sea fishing
and the myriad attractions of Puerto Vallarta.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Azul
227
International fare
Frida (4 Diamonds AAA)
94
fine Mexican cuisine
Lucca (4 Diamonds AAA)
94
Italian-Mediterranean cuisine
Piaf (4 Diamonds AAA)
94
French cuisine
Selva del Mar
40
poolside dining
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet Incl.Cont. Incl.
LunchBuffet Incl.Plated Incl.
DinnerBuffet Incl.Plated Incl.
Coffee BreakIncl.
2-Hour Open BarIncl.
Elite OverviewPlanner Ratings & Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
Setting the bar for meetings and incentive travel on Mexico’s golden coast, the luxury all-inclusive Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit features a tranquil ambience and stunning views facing the Pacific. A AAA Five Diamond winner since 2007, it is also part of the prestigious Legend Collection by Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Each of the 267 remodeled, oversized suites offers L’Occitane bath essentials, a Nespresso coffee maker, a pillow menu, a private terrace, welcome bottles of mezcal and fine wine, and a premium minibar.
As is the Velas tradition, dining at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is an experience, with creative meals and top-shelf beverages in seven venues, from the revamped, oceanfront Azul to the poolside Selva del Mar to a series of specialty restaurants — including three AAA Four Diamond winners — that create a culinary tour of the world’s finest cuisines. Start with the new Mediterranean menu at the remodeled Lucca; move on to Piaf’s French cuisine and Frida’s authentic Mexican; and finish the journey at the resort’s newest addition, Sen Lin, which serves Asian fusion with inspired mixology. The luxury food experience also extends to 24-hour suite service and the unique Koi Bar, which hosts live music on select evenings.
Meetings onsite are perfectly designed and suitable for any goal, as the Convention Center houses 10 breakout rooms in 15,000 square feet of space, including the Grand Marissa Ballroom, which can host 400 dinner guests or divide into five smaller spaces. Idyllic outdoor venues include an oceanfront garden, gazebo terrace, and beachside area.
After their events, guests can relax at SE spa, recognized as one of the World’s Most Luxurious Spas by Forbes Travel Guide, with a seven-step Water Ceremony and indulgent, locally inspired treatments.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.6
Arrival Experience:
4.5
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.8
Accommodations:
4.8
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.3
Food & Beverage:
4.8
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Recommendation to Planners:
The staff at the resort are extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Each time I have been here it has been a fabulous experience!
Jennifer K. Corporate Planner
I was pleasantly surprised with so many things at the Grand Velas. It is about 25 minutes from the airport and the arrival is nice and efficient. The rooms are spacious and have great views of the pool and ocean. The dinner restaurants are incredible and had a very elegant feel to them. Daytime activities at the resort are engaging and not overly done which adds another aspect to being able to enjoy the resort. As you would find at the Four Seasons, they have staff come around the pool and hand out popsicles to everyone. The spa is amazing! It is such a pampering and wonderful experience....a not to be missed treat. At Grand Velas it is all about the details which I appreciated and noticed. It is a perfect fit for the more discerning client that will be amazed with this \"all inclusive\" luxury property.
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
Sherrie C. Par Avion Meetings & Conventions 3rd Party Planner
Incredible Spa - make sure to plan time to spend on yourself after your meetings! Great food - lots of options for an all-inclusive - and equally impressive bar choices. Need to emphasize the sports bar above the lobby bar more. Many room options - be sure to check them out before booking. Would recommend third floor or higher if you want an ocean view (all rooms are "ocean view" but lower floors are blocked by buildings.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Corporate Planner
My client could not have been more thrilled with their sales incentive program at your property. Wow! I have stayed at St. Regis, Four Seasons and Ritz-Carltons all over the world in the past 40 years in the incentive industry and I can honestly say that the luxury experience I had at Grand Velas was one of the finest.
Dave F.
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
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4.6
4 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.5
Accommodations:
4.8
Food & Beverage:
4.8
Guest Service Experience:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
5.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.8
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.3
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
1. GRAND MARISSA GALLROOM
615
20.4 x 26.8
5
6,617
67 X 103
18
360
600
400
800
150
100
100
0
2. Marissa
205
N/A
5
2,206
67 x 35
18
120
180
120
250
60
45
60
0
3. Monica
205
N/A
5
2,206
67 x 35
18
120
180
120
250
60
45
60
0
4. Mariana
205
N/A
5
2,206
67 x 35
18
120
180
120
250
60
45
60
0
5. TAMAYO
260
N/A
4
2,798
40 X 76
13
100
140
110
800
0
0
0
0
6. Tamayo I
130
12.5 x 8.5
4
1,399
40 X 41
13
50
70
50
75
40
30
40
0
7. Tamayo II
130
12.2 x 9.8
4
1,399
41 X 35
13
50
70
50
75
40
30
40
0
8. Diego Rivera
43
N/A
4
463
19 X 29
13
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
0
9. Siqueiros
47
N/A
4
506
19 X 29
13
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
A.OUTDOOR -Halfmoon Terrace
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
150
0
0
0
0
C.OUTDOOR -Amphitheater-
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
180
0
0
0
0
0
0
D.OUTDOOR -Ocean Garden-
1,364
N/A
0
14,682
N/A
0
0
0
700
1,500
0
0
0
0
E.OUTDOOR -Jacuzzi terrace-
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
0
100
0
0
0
0
F.OUTDOOR -Gazebo Terrace
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
70
100
0
0
0
0
G.OUTDOOR -Gazebo Beach
500
N/A
0
5,381
N/A
0
0
0
200
360
0
0
0
0
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