Ultimate All-Inclusive: Velas Resorts - Written By: Geoff Millar, Owner – Ultimate All Inclusive Travel
Written By: Geoff Millar, Owner – Ultimate All Inclusive Travel
This month we are going to look at the Velas Resorts. These resorts are all 5 star and there are 3 of them: one in Los Cabos, one in Puerto Vallarta in the Nayarit area, and one in the Riviera Maya. Relax on silky sand beaches, play in the azure waters of Mexico’s enchanting Caribbean Coast, or breathe in the beauty and vibrant nightlife of Los Cabos. Whether dancing to the sounds of mariachi, diving off Los Marietas Islands or Cozumel, sailing to Las Caletas, or hiking through the Sierra Madre Mountains, our all-inclusive resorts surround you in the best of Mexico.
Set out on ocean adventures, go sailing, kayaking, scuba diving, or whale watching. Explore Mayan ruins or the shops of Puerto Vallarta and Cancun, embark on jungle tours, or swim with dolphins off the coast.
The first one we will look at is the original Grand Velas Vallarta, located in Puerto Vallarta in the Riviera Nayarit area just north of the town of Puerto Vallarta. Recipient of the Condé Nast Best Spa Resort Award, discover a breathtaking all-inclusive resort on the Puerto Vallarta coast. The azure waters of Banderas Bay, white sand beaches, and green fairways captivate your senses.
Grand Velas offers a “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” vacation experience with exceptional dining, exquisite suites, and luxury service on Mexico’s golden coast. Experience the only family all-inclusive resort in the Mexican Pacific awarded Five Diamonds by AAA. Embrace radiant sunsets, the ocean rhythm, and the spirit of Mexico.
Embrace oceanfront luxury in our gorgeous suites, with private terraces with teak furniture imported from Bali and captivating ocean views. Experience coastal living with elegant bedrooms, dining and living areas, luxurious baths, and private spaces for spa therapies. Ranging from 1,000 sq. ft. to 3,200 sq. ft., they are some of the largest suites of any resorts.
Your private terrace will be the perfect spot to share moments of joy while you admire the beautiful pool and ocean views. The living areas will allow you to enjoy togetherness in a cozy and exclusive setting. Likewise, the 24-hour suite service will ensure complete comfort at any time, and your Personal Concierge will attend to all your requests.
Savor chef-inspired world cuisine at our innovative, award-winning restaurants in Puerto Vallarta. Grand Velas has revolutionized the all-inclusive dining concept with gastronomic eateries that offer diverse global flavors with a creative spirit. Stroll along breezy corridors with colorful plants and koi ponds to beautifully designed restaurants where the flavors of Mexico, Asia, Italy, and France come to life. There are 3 bars as well as all the dining options serving only premium alcohol—all included.
Experience the essence of luxury and the natural beauty of Mexico’s Pacific Coast at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. From the moment you enter our lobby, you will be greeted with a hibiscus tea infusion, scented towel, and relaxing massage. Rejuvenate at the spa, savor global cuisine, dive into our infinity pool, lounge on the beach, or play a round of championship golf.
At Grand Velas, you are free to indulge at your own pace. Our “Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare” concept creates a sublime vacation experience with gorgeous ocean view suites, incredible dining, and recreation. Play in paradise with our Activities Program, which sets up snorkeling, kayaking, water aerobics, pickleball, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, and scuba diving classes, and enjoy live music in our beautiful amphitheater with fiestas and theme nights that celebrate the culture of Puerto Vallarta.
It’s all here. World-class golf has helped make Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit a destination of choice for vacationers from around the world, and these fantastic courses are just minutes from Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit. The Marina and Vista Vallarta Golf Clubs offer practice facilities, a luxurious clubhouse with restaurant, bar and lounge, verandas, golf shop, and on-course beverage service.
If your clients are looking for a true 5 star experience, the Grand Velas Vallarta will not disappoint.
The next Velas Resort we will look at is the next resort they built, the AAA 5 Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, located about halfway between Cancun and Playa Del Carmen. Where the Caribbean Sea meets the Yucatán jungle, Grand Velas Riviera Maya takes you beyond what Playa del Carmen All-Inclusive resorts offer.
Savor gourmet cuisine from renowned chefs. Bring balance to body and soul with treatments in our holistic spa. Unwind in suites with private terraces, plunge pools, and uninhibited sea views. Find refuge on the white sand beach or lounge by the infinity pool, paired with attentive service from our Concierge. Schedule a massage in the comfort of your suite. Join an exciting excursion to explore lush jungles, underwater caves, or Mayan ruins, or grab a drink at one of our vibrant lounges. This is luxury re-defined.
This resort is divided into 3 areas:
Private plunge pools. Jacuzzi tubs. Pampering amenities. Stunning sunset views from your terrace. Nothing promises more romance than our oceanfront Grand Class ambiance. Relaxation comes to life in the Grand Class ambiance. The luxurious oceanfront suites will be the setting for an experience of absolute rest and comfort with terraces and plunge pools, Spa-style bathrooms, and amenities with the Grand Velas hallmark.
Forever memories are made together in spacious suites around the infinity pool and close to the Kids’ & Teens’ Clubs, just steps from the white sand beach and turquoise sea. A space designed to provide an exceptional experience. Admire the endless views of the Mexican Caribbean from your terrace and delight your palate with the selection of wines and artisanal mezcal that we have arranged in your suite.
Explore the exotic and family-friendly Zen Grand ambiance. Soak up jungle vibes from your private terrace and spacious suite with views of the sparkling pool and koi pond. This area is located in the jungle away from the beach. Find serenity surrounded by the exotic sights and sounds of the Mayan jungle in our spectacular, family-friendly Zen Grand ambiance.
Nestled in the heart of lush tropical foliage and just a short shuttle ride from our main resort, discover a sanctuary of 254 spacious suites, two gourmet restaurants, a sparkling pool, and mesmerizing koi pond. Unwind in your soothing jacuzzi tub. Enjoy a plush bathrobe and sip a Nespresso on your terrace as the jungle awakens around you. Grand Velas sets the stage for the ultimate escape at one of the most relaxing resorts in Riviera Maya.
Savor gourmet cuisine crafted by renowned chefs from around the world. Indulge in decadent French dishes, or enjoy an authentic Italian-style dinner at one of our Riviera Maya restaurants, where one has been honored with a Michelin star. Discover the creativity of Asian fusion, or indulge in creative interpretations of classic Mexican dishes.
Our resort restaurants offer a symphony of flavors for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, showcasing incredible international cuisine. Sip hand-crafted cocktails as you savor a Caribbean sunset from our hip rooftop lounge. Catch the big game with ice-cold beer at the sports bar. Soak up the sun and sip tropical libations at the swim-up bar—all at our Playa Del Carmen resort.
Rev up or wind down your night with live music and cocktails in a sophisticated ambiance. For every mood, Grand Velas offers the best bars in Riviera Maya.
Let us take you beyond all-inclusive and set you free to relax, play, and unwind on the stunning Caribbean coast. Savor gourmet dining at five signature restaurants. Rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit with pampering treatments at our holistic spa. Lounge on our pristine white sand beach or in our sparkling infinity pool with poolside and beach waiter services.
Explore our magnificent 85 acres, surrounded by the turquoise Caribbean Sea and lush Yucatán jungle. With casual bars, entertainment, Wi-Fi, a business center, high-tech convention center, mesmerizing wedding venues, and gorgeous sunset views, we offer more than any other resort in the region. Discover our hospitality for yourself.
Have fun with clubs dedicated exclusively to younger guests—a kids club, a teen club, a baby concierge—and activities that let you make family memories together. This is play, the Grand Velas way. Enjoy.
This is another AAA 5 Diamond resort providing that true 5 star experience. There are too many activities to list them all in this article, but trust me, there are enough activities to keep the whole family active all day and into the night—or just relax on the beach and do nothing. Your choice.
The last resort we will look at is the Velas Resorts newest resort, the Grand Velas Los Cabos, located between Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo. Luxury is having the best curated by the best talent. And it’s also about the luxury of choice and warm hospitality. All this at Grand Velas Los Cabos, the most recognized resort in the destination awarded with 5 Diamonds by the AAA.
With a privileged location, Mexican culture and art meet contemporary design that’s nothing short of magical. You’ll be pampered in exceptionally spacious ocean view suites with private terraces that organically blend the indoors with the outdoors, some with personal plunge pools and wellness options.
Spend your day lounging or swimming at our multi-tiered infinity pools—all with a view of the Sea of Cortez—walking on golden sand beaches at water’s edge, or indulging in one of our exclusive over-the-top experiences of land and sea.
And then there’s Se Spa, where even before getting a Mexican-inspired treatment that combines the latest in technology with local natural ingredients, you’ll enjoy a much-acclaimed seven-step water journey.
Savor a ten-course tasting menu with wine pairing from two-star Michelin chef and his master sommelier, any number of themed gourmet restaurants, or opt for Baja fresh ceviche and a tequila poolside. End your perfect day with dancing to live music, mixing and mingling, or just enjoying Cabo’s legendary star-filled skies on a seaside balcony. And just think—it’s all-inclusive.
Escape to the epitome of luxury in our stylishly appointed suites in Cabo San Lucas, over 1,100 sq. ft., with ocean views and private terraces that seamlessly blend the indoors and outdoors. There’s a choice of suites depending on your needs.
Explore our Ambassador Suites, with spacious living areas to relax complemented by premium stocked mini-bars. Or retreat to our Grand Class Suites where your own plunge pool is an extra touch of indulgence. And even families have their special suites to make for unforgettable memories. Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy the pampering and warm service of a 24-hour personalized butler concierge.
Savor a global gastronomic tour without leaving the comfort of the resort. Relish a different restaurant every night of the week, be it one of seven uniquely designed and themed gourmet best restaurants in Cabo San Lucas that deliver fresh, local ingredients with varied cuisines.
Enjoy authentic Asian, Italian, or Mexican fare at Sen Lin, Lucca, or Frida, or two-star Michelin chef Sidney Schutte will delight you with a 10-course tasting menu at Cocina de Autor. Explore the flavors of Asia with a refined dinner at Loto, located in the exclusive Grand Velas Boutique Hotel and now available as a dining option for guests of Grand Velas Los Cabos.
For seafood lovers, savor fine steaks and seafood at Velas 10, or enjoy local chocolate clams and ceviche paired with mezcal at Cabrilla. Whichever you choose, you can expect the finest ingredients, creative presentations, and warm hospitality.
Enjoy unlimited premium cocktails, wines, and beers at our vibrant bar terraces. Catch the game or hit the dance floor at Koi Bar, a stunning double-height bar just off our lobby. Retreat to Sky Bar in Cabo San Lucas and enjoy endless views from the impressive open terrace. Put your toes in the sand and enjoy bonfires on the edge of the sea at Miramar Bar. Taste the flavors of Mexico and enjoy sea views at Mezcal & Tequila.
Innovative libations and casual elegance create a spirited drink culture at our Los Cabos bars.
Our attentive staff and host of complimentary services go above and beyond the ordinary, offering an experience of art, culture, and flavor. All-inclusive features the finest dining and wine and a full range of luxurious amenities at our Cabo hotel with pool.
We also continue to offer innovative new services that showcase the beauty of Mexico. Indulge your senses with gourmet cuisine, a holistic spa, coastal excursions, and sophisticated luxury suites. The resort offers three-tiered infinity pools: one tier for adults only (closest to the ocean), two upper tiers for all ages (with jacuzzi), plus a kids’ pool and splash area near the Kids’ Club.
A collection of casual bars, relaxed and formal restaurants, and nightly entertainment invite you to hit the town without ever leaving the resort. Join us for the vacation of a lifetime. Surrender to the infinite beauty, diversity, and luxury that only Grand Velas provides, and plan your perfect Cabo escape.
Los Cabos stands out as an excellent golf destination, with courses to challenge even the most experienced golfers. Golf greats including Robert Trent Jones Jr., Greg Norman, and Jack Nicklaus have taken advantage of every aspect of the fascinating desert and mountain terrain to design spectacular courses for a truly exhilarating game.
Yet again, another 5 star experience for your clients. Remember that in Los Cabos not all beaches are swimmable due to the currents in the area.
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All Grand Velas Resorts will provide a fantastic 5 star experience for the whole family. The choice really comes down to what part of Mexico your client wants to experience.
This concludes our tour of all the Grand Velas Resorts. Next month we will begin a tour of another top-quality resort chain.
Until then, safe travels and good selling.
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