What it is

A luxury beach resort perfect for families.

What it isn't

What you think when you hear “all-inclusive.” Everything, from service to food to rooms, is at a five-star level.

What we think

An all-suite resort on Banderas Bay, the Grand Velas will up-end any preconceptions you have about all-inclusive hotels. Rooms are stylish, bright and huge (the smallest weighs in at over 1,000 square feet) and look out over the Pacific. Most come with Nespresso machines, complimentary minibars and interior hot tubs. Wellness Suites come with exercise equipment, in-room aromatherapy and terraces spacious enough for a daybed and Jacuzzi. It’s an ideal spot for families, with services from a baby concierge to a neon-floored Teen’s Club, allowing parents to have a little time to themselves. Three specialty restaurants and two beachfront casual options serve up food that goes well beyond the all-inclusive reputation. Of special note is Lucca’s Italian-Med fare and the local, Mexican spices at Frida.

You're here because

You want a stress-free, high-value family vacation without sacrificing quality food, exemplary service, well-kept rooms and turn-down service.

The Moment

As your little ones are under the tutelage of a Huichol kitemaker at the Kid’s Club, you settle into your table at Lucca and toast a mayhem-free, candlelit dinner.

Restaurants & Bars

Azul - International Cuisine serving Japanese, Mexican, and Italian.

Sen Lin - Asian Fusion Cuisine

Frida - Mexican fine dining

Lucca - Italian and Mediterranean fin

Piaf - Classic French fine, adults only

Selva del Mar - Poolside cafe offering light menu options.

Location

In Nuevo Vallarta, a five-minute drive from El Tigre Golf Course and 15 from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The surrounding neighborhood is aglow with local restaurants and characterful dives, for those who fancy stepping out for a hot sec.