Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit — Family Review
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico · 5-star · 4.8/5 (4,560 reviews)
- Kids club
- Beachfront
- Pools
- All-inclusive
- Infant-friendly
- Spa
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is a 5-star family-friendly resort in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, about 18 minutes from Ordaz (PVR). For families, it offers a kids club, direct beach access, pools, cribs on request, infant-friendly facilities and a spa. Guests rate it 4.8/5 across 4,560 reviews. KindredTrips ranks complete trips here — flights plus hotel — by total cost for your exact family and dates.
Quick verdict
| Best for | Families with toddlers and preschoolers · Beach-first trips · All-inclusive budgeting · Short travel days (quick airport transfer) |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Families of 5+ wanting a single room |
| Best ages | Infants & toddlers, school-age kids |
| Closest airport | PVR — Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport |
| Transfer time | ~18 min |
| Kids club | Yes — minimum age not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — live AI rates seen |
| Family room fit | A room may sleep up to 4 (confirm exact room) |
Family fit at a glance
| Star class | 5-star |
|---|---|
| Guest rating | 4.8/5 (4,560 reviews) |
| Location | Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico |
| Nearest airport | PVR — Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport |
| Airport transfer | ~18 min |
| Kids club | Yes — ages not confirmed |
| Beachfront | Yes |
| Pools | Yes |
| All-inclusive | Yes — we've seen live all-inclusive rates |
| Infant-friendly | accepts infants, cribs available |
| Largest room sleeps | 4 |
Why families like it
Based on the amenity fields we've confirmed for Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:
- A kids club
- Direct beach access
- Pools
- Cribs on request
- Infant-friendly facilities
- A spa
Watch-outs for parents
- Largest room configuration we track sleeps 4 — larger families may need two rooms.
Best for / skip if
Book it if…
- Families with toddlers and preschoolers
- Beach-first trips
- All-inclusive budgeting
- Short travel days (quick airport transfer)
Skip it if…
- You're a family of 5+ and want to stay in one room.
Room fit for families
- Property data indicates a room here may sleep up to 4. Room categories and occupancy vary by date — confirm the exact qualifying room before booking.
- Cribs are available, so an infant typically doesn't consume a bed spot.
- Suites are on the room map for extra space.
Room fit can still vary by date and party size. Search your dates and kids' ages to see which rooms actually fit your family.
Planning a family trip to Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit sits in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico. KindredTrips doesn't make you pick a destination first — enter your home airport, dates, and your kids' ages, and we compare the total cost of flying your family here against every other Caribbean resort we track, ranked together. Prices are live flight + hotel rates for your exact party, so the number you see is the trip you'd actually book.
Recent guest reviews
Real guest reviews of Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit from our booking partners, with reviews from family travelers shown first. We show both what guests liked and what they'd warn you about.
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5/5
Liked: Jose at the swim up bar was the best! He learned how I like my drink and everyone he would see me approach he would make me one and have it ready!
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5/5
Liked: Everything was absolutely amazing! The hotel, the staff, the accommodations! I cannot express how smooth our trip/our wedding went! Special shout out to our wedding coordinator Gabriela!
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5/5A Perfect Family Getaway at Grand…
Liked: We just returned from an incredible vacation at Grand Velas Nayarit, and we are already looking forward to planning our next stay at one of their resorts.
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5/5
Liked: We were looking forward to a relaxing, no-decisions type of trip, and Grand Velas did not disappoint! We enjoyed the excellent food (ask Jorge at Sen Lin for the dessert cocktail) and spend so much time at the pool.
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit appears in
- Best All-Inclusive Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Caribbean Resorts with a Kids Club
- Best Beachfront Caribbean Family Resorts
- Best Infant-Friendly Caribbean Resorts
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit FAQ
Does Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit have a kids club?
Yes — Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has a kids club, but we don't have a confirmed minimum age on file, so check with the resort if you're traveling with a child under 4.
Is Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit all-inclusive?
We've seen live all-inclusive rates for Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit through our booking partners. Board types can vary by room and date — run a search with your dates to see which plans are currently offered.
How far is Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit from the airport?
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is roughly 18 minutes by road from Ordaz (PVR). Actual transfer time varies with traffic and transfer type.
Can Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit sleep a family of 5?
The largest single-room configuration we track sleeps 4. Room fit varies by date and party size — search your dates and kids' ages and we'll show which rooms (or two-room combinations) actually fit.
Is Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit good for toddlers?
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit shows toddler-friendly signals in our data: it accepts infants, cribs are available, there's a kids club. Always confirm kids-club minimum ages directly.
How much does a trip to Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit cost?
It depends on your origin airport, dates, and party — so we don't publish static prices. Run a KindredTrips search and we'll price live flights plus live hotel rates for your exact family, and rank this resort against every other Caribbean option by total trip cost.