Hotel Information: Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort All Inclusive is located in Nuevo Vallarta, a planned community of resorts and elegant villas with manicured gardens lining a series of winding canals. The hotel is built in contemporary Mexican style with white walls and red-tiled roofs. The high-ceilinged, spacious lobby has a thatched roof, a fountain, and lush tropical plants.

Amenity highlights: The resort’s all-inclusive dining comprises four restaurants, a snack bar, two bars, and 24-hour room service. Grand Velas also features a full-service spa (surcharge), a health club, and an outdoor infinity pool with spa tub and separate children’s pool. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge). A business center provides computers with high-speed Internet access, copying, faxing, and printing (surcharges).

Insider tip: Banderas Bay is home to a large, permanent colony of Pacific bottlenose dolphins, as well as seasonal populations of pilot and gray whales, which bear their young in its protected waters. Giant manta rays also inhabit the bay, and sea turtles hatch along several area beaches in summer months. Wildlife-viewing excursions can be arranged through the resort.

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Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Grand Velas has 267 suites with private, furnished balconies or terraces with ocean or partial ocean and garden views. Amenities include high-speed and wireless Internet (surcharges), minibars, and flat-screen cable TV with DVD/CD/MP3 players. DVDs may be borrowed from the video library, and pay movies are also available.

All suites feature furnishings in teak wood and light neutral tones with tropical color accents. Beds have down pillows and comforters, and the hotel offers an eight-pillow menu for a customized sleep experience. Turndown service is provided. Bathrooms have bathrobes, phones, and toiletries from the Gilchrist & Soames English Spa Collection.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Internet access - wireless
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• CD player
• Balcony
• Separate sitting area
• Climate control
• Ceiling fan
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Multi-line phone
• Internet access - surcharge
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls

• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Bathroom telephone
• Makeup mirror
• Slippers
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Window opens
• Welcome amenities
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Desk
• Smoking rooms
• Rollaway beds

Recreation

The majority of recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive details section for more information).

With its private golden-sand beach and spectacular location on Banderas Bay, Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort All Inclusive is perfectly situated for water-related activities. The resort’s water-sports center offers snorkeling, kayaking, boogie boarding, water polo, and introductory scuba-diving lessons. Facilities include a health club and an outdoor infinity pool with spa tub and separate children’s pool. Tennis, paddle tennis, beach volleyball, and exercise programs such as Pilates, yoga, and tai chi are available on site.

Numerous local tour operators offer excellent opportunities for exploring the natural environments of the Nuevo Vallarta area (surcharges). Whale watching is available during the winter and spring. Deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling are popular year-round. Land tours include jungle walks and zip-line tours of the forest canopy. Professional-level golf courses designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, and Joe Finger are also nearby, at the Vista Vallarta and Marina Vallarta golf clubs.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Snorkeling on site
• Surfing/boogie boarding on site
• Swimming on site
• Scuba diving on site
• Water skiing nearby
• Whale-watching nearby

• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Tennis on site
• Aerobics on site
• Volleyball on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Fishing nearby

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

A large infinity pool overlooks the resort’s private, golden-sand beach. The full-service health spa (surcharge) features a hydrotherapy area, 20 treatment rooms, and 80 services, including the Four-Hands Collection--massage treatments that employ two therapists. A health club offers personal training and fitness classes, and tennis and paddle-tennis courts are available for day and night play. The Grand Kids Activities Program provides supervised activities for children ages 4–14.

Dining options at this Nuevo Vallarta resort include a fine-dining Mexican restaurant with live guitar music nightly, a casual international venue with bay views, a gourmet French restaurant, a poolside snack bar, and 24-hour room service. The resort also has a lobby bar and swim-up bar.

Wireless Internet access is available throughout the Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort surcharge).

• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 267
• Number of floors: 9
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Business services
• Complimentary breakfast
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fireplace in lobby
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Grocery
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - high speed

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (free)
• Parking (valet)
• Parking garage
• Parking nearby
• Private beach
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Self parking
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Laundry service
• Spa tub
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - children's
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Swim-up bar
• Television in lobby
• Tour assistance
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children younger than 2 when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians. Children ages 2–12 are charged at a reduced rate when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets accepted
• Pet deposit required

• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Know Before You Go

There are no room charges for children younger than 2 when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians. Children ages 2–12 are charged at a reduced rate when staying in the same room as their parents or guardians.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

• Pet deposit (refundable): $100 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Azul Restaurant - Casual, all-day dining featuring Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, and Italian specialties, as well as meats and seafood from the grill. Located by the pool with a view of Banderas Bay.

Frida Restaurant - New twists on traditional Mexican cuisine. Ocean view with live guitar music nightly. Open for dinner. Children under age 10 allowed only during first seating. Reservation required. Resort casual attire.

Sample menu for Frida Restaurant

Sample menu for Frida Restaurant
Appetizers:

• Trio of quesadillas with tomatillo espazote salsa, potato comfit, huitlacoche, and Oaxaca cheese
• Salad with Mexican lettuce, baby fava bean dressing, jicama, and sun-dried tomatoes
• Light smoked seafood ceviche with lobster, cactus, fresh tomato, cilantro, and chipotle vinaigrette
  Main courses:
• Crusted filet mignon with roasted eggplant, vegetable ragout, and tamarind juice
• Duck comfit with sour orange honey, beets, and grilled asparagus
• Pan-seared tuna with coriander seed, cucumber, mango compote, and plum glaze
  Desserts:
• Caramel crème brûlée with coconut ice cream and red fruits
• Cheesecake with roasted peach compote and guanabana ice cream
• Rice pudding with caramelized raisins and cinnamon honey

Lucca Restaurant - Italian-Mediterranean cuisine featuring meat, pasta, and seafood dishes. Open nightly with ocean view and live piano music. Children under age 10 allowed only during first seating. Reservation required. Resort casual attire.

Sample menu for Lucca Restaurant

Sample menu for Lucca Restaurant
Appetizers:

• Beef carpaccio with arugula salad, parmigiano cheese, and lemon sauce
• Marinated red snapper with fresh citrus, cucumber, tomato, and pepper cream
• Pan-fried mozzarella cheese kabobs Italian-style
  Main courses:
• Spaghetti with spicy codfish and lentil purée
• Caputo-style ahi tuna fillet with yellow beans, mustard, lemon, and fresh parsley
• Fresh herb-crusted rack of lamb with roasted pepper, eggplant, and fresh oregano
  Desserts:
• Chocolate flan Piemonte-style
• Crispy caramelized almonds in frozen mousse
• Vanilla ice cream with espresso coffee

Piaf Restaurant - Gourmet French cuisine. Open nightly. Live piano music. Guests 18 and older only. Reservation required. Resort casual attire.

Sample menu for Piaf Restaurant

Sample menu for Piaf Restaurant
Appetizers:

• Fois gras terrine with caramelized pears and Port wine glaze
• Olive-marinated sea scallops with fresh vanilla sauce
• Niçoise salad with tomatoes, anchovies, quail eggs, black olives, endives, and lemon vinaigrette
  Main courses:
• Grilled salmon and asparagus with champagne sauce
• Chicken breast stuffed with spinach, Roquefort cheese, and mushroom sauce
• Grilled filet mignon with red wine sauce, artichokes, and Chinese snow peas
  Desserts:
• Peach Melba with vanilla ice cream, blackberries, and balsamic coulis
• Pistachio macaroon with marinated red fruits
• Saffron crème brûlée with orange tiles

Selva del Mar Snack Bar - Informal food and snacks served by the pool. Menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, salads, ceviches, and guacamole. Open daily from late morning to late afternoon.

Aquabar - Swim-up bar offering a wide range of tropical drinks and cocktails. Open daily from late morning to early evening.

Lobby Bar - Full bar with casual atmosphere and live band and jazz music nightly. Open from late afternoon to late night.

In-Suite Dining - 24-hour room service included in room rate. Menu offerings include breakfast items, salads, soups, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, meat entrées, and desserts.

Awards And Affiliations

The hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

All-inclusive Details

The majority of amenities and activities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for meals, drinks, activities, gratuities, or use of both land and water-sports equipment. Click each link below for more details.

All-Inclusive food and beverages

All-Inclusive food and beverages

• Azul Restaurant
• Frida Restaurant
• Lucca Restaurant
• Piaf Restaurant
• Selva del Mar Snack Bar
• Aquabar
• Lobby Bar
• Waiter service at pool and beach area
• In-suite dining
• In-suite minibar with snacks
• Taxes and gratuities
  Not included: Special wine and imported liquors

  Scroll down to the Dining section for restaurant/menu details.

All-Inclusive activities and equipment

All-Inclusive activities and equipment
Water sports

• Kayaks
• Boogie boards
• Use of swimming pools/spa tub/beach and pool chaise lounges/towel service
  Not included: Certified scuba-diving lessons

  Land sports

• Tennis
• Paddle tennis
• Beach volleyball
• Use of fitness center/sauna/steam room
• Recreational activities program
  Classes/instruction
• Workout programs with personal trainers
• Exercise classes, including yoga, Pilates, capoeira, and tai chi
• Water aerobics
• One scuba-diving demonstration at the pool
  Not included: Certified scuba-diving lessons

All-Inclusive children's activities

All-Inclusive children’s activities
A Grand Kids Activities Program offers children 4–14 a program of supervised activities including:

• Children’s pool
• Cultural and recreational activities
• Crafts
  Not included: Babysitting services

All-Inclusive entertainment nightlife

All-Inclusive entertainment/nightlife

• Three theme shows per week
• Live music at the Lobby Bar
• Live music at the specialty restaurants

All-Inclusive resort chain-unique inclusions

All-Inclusive resort/chain-unique inclusions

• Guided hydrotherapy circuit at the spa
• Self and valet parking
• Concierge services
• Taxes and tips

Not included

Not included

• Airport transfers
• Spa and beauty products, treatments, and services
• Optional or outside tours and excursions
• Motorized water sports
• Incidental purchases
• Telephone, fax, and Internet access charges
• Business services
• Business center
• Laundry and dry cleaning
• Video and photo services
• Babysitting services
• Medical assistance
  Airport taxes may or may not be included.

Address

Av. Cocoteros, 98 Sur

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit 63735

Mexico

Nearest major airport:

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR-Gustavo Diaz Ordaz)

Area:

Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit, Mexico