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See what has everyone talking. Velas Resorts raises the bar when it comes to all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, and our passion and dedication to world-class hospitality has garnered us prestigious awards, as well as rave reviews, from guests and press. Our esteemed collection has been recognized alongside Mexico's top destinations by AAA, Conde Nast Traveler for its all-inclusive luxury, superior service, and culinary leadership.- New Escalonada Inspired By Traditional Mexican Wedding Processions At Mar Del Cabo By Velas Resorts
- New Culinary And Entertainment Highlights On Tap For November Opening Of Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos
- First Annual Mexology Fest Combines Mixology and Mexican Traditions at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, November 2-3
- Grand Velas Los Cabos' New Helicopter Experience Features Beachside Proposal, Michelin Star Dining and NASA-Approved Stargazing
- New Four-Day Glow & Rejuvenate Getaway for Friends at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos Announces New SE Spa Opening Late 2023
- New Bubble-Inspired Spa Menu Now Available at SE Spa by Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Launches New Cactus-Based Cocktail Menu In Partnership With Vanessa Hudgens’ And Oliver Trevena’s Caliwater
- New Solo Travel Package Combines Wellness & Nature at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Caliwater: a cactus-based drink menu you have to try
- Grand Celebrations Set for Mexican Independence Day (September 15th) at Velas Resorts
- New Hand-Painted Personalized Dance Floors, Exclusive For Weddings At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Luxury Afloat on Insuite Plunge Pools at Velas Resorts in Mexico
- New Multi-Sensory Tequila Travel Experience With Spirited Spa Treatment, Horseback Riding Through Agave Fields, 24K Gold Ranch Water & More Offered By Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- New Social Media Weddings Expert Assists With Insta-Ready Photobooths, Colorful Smoke Bombs, TikTok Transitions & More At Velas Resorts In Mexico
- Ruben Perez Named Regional Sales Director - Southwest for Meetings & Incentives at Mexico’s Velas Resorts
- Authentic Antojitos Recipe for Cinco de Mayo From Frida Restaurant at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- First Annual Cactus Fest
- New Meliponario Helps Preserve the Maya Melipona Bee At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Velas Resorts Announces Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos Opening Late 2023
- Kids Club Wow Remake Complements Cool New Baby Hammocks At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Mole: The Newest Take Home Amenity At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Proposal Experience From A Mermaid At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- New Honeymoon Journey at Grand Velas Resorts Takes Newlyweds on a Getaway Across the Country
- New Cocktail Gummy Bears at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Will the $25K Taco Sell for More? April 28th, The Day of the Big Event at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Celebrations for Couples in Committed Long-Term Relationships Offered At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Grand Velas Los Cabos Accepted into the Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts Program
- Third Annual Fashion Popup and Runway Show Features Mexican Designer Raquel Orozco As Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Continues Commitment to Showcase Mexico’s Art + Fashion
- Locally-Influenced Yucatecan Cooking Class Now Offered At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- World’s Most Expensive Taco Generates Over $27K for Charity At Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Create the Next Big Idea at the New Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort
- Extreme Adventure for Girls & Guys Getaways At New Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort
- Chef Wayu “Light” Wattanakamin Named Chef of Sen Lin Asian Restaurant At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Two-Bedroom Family Suites at Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts
- Historic and Handcrafted Mexican Olinalá Boxes Are Newest Amenity For Guests at Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort
- Pre-Hispanic Night Takes Guests on Authentic Epicurean Journey At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- 16 Top North American & European Chefs and Mixologists Unite For Kitchen Fiesta at Grand Velas Los Cabos, June 24th
- Renowned Mexican Designer Benito Santos Designs Exclusive Wedding Collection For Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Spa Atelier Introduces Series of Self Discovery Workshops for Guests At New Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort
- Mexico Superfood Cookie: Newest Checkout Amenity At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- New Kitchen Fiesta for Groups Offered at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Over-the-Top Wine Lovers’ Experience Now Available at New Grand Velas Los Cabos
- New Fashion & Wildlife Photo Safari Experiences Offered At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Insider Microadventures of Mexico’s Cultural Heritage Sites Now Offered from Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Yucatecan Tikin Xic Recipe From Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Art Gallery Tour of Puerto Vallarta Included Complimentary At Casa Velas Boutique Hotel
- Concierge Gifts Guests Artisan Huichol Butterflies as New Checkout Amenity At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- New Family Wellness Getaway Now Offered At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Travelers Experience Both Jungle & Beach with New Experience At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Exclusive Tequila Experience Includes Private Plane to Tequila, Private Tasting at Mexico’s Oldest Tequila House, Lunch among the Agave Fields & More From Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Six Leaders in Avant-Garde Cuisine Highlight Mexican Ingredients With Show-Stopping 10-Course Tasting Menu During The Best of Cocina de Autor Riviera Maya, October 25 – 28th
- Harris Hawk Joins Wildlife at Velas Vallarta
- Healthy Salade Niçoise Recipe from Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit’s 2017 Wellness Getaway, October 4-7, 2017
- New Organic Kaab Honey Spa Experience Highlights Local Mayan Ingredients at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Aqua Forza Classes Now Offered at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Typical Mexican Cantina Set to Reopen November as Additional Option at Velas Vallarta
- AntiGravity Yoga Class Now Offered at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- AAA Five Diamond Awarded to Grand Velas Los Cabos Ahead of First Anniversary
- New Romantic Experiences Offered at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Award-Winning Restaurant Design, Topography-Inspired Architecture, Visually-Striking Spa, Contemporary Mexican Furnishings & More Enhance Guest Experience at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Artisan Handcrafted Beach Bags New Amenity for Guests in Adults-Only Grand Class At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Ring in 2018 Hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson At Grand Velas Los Cabos’ Star-Studded New Year’s Eve Party
- Tulio Baruch Named Director of Sales of Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Poolside Ice Pops and Fruit So Yesterday; Now It’s Custom Guac and Ceviche Made to Order; Special Carts Launched at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Sleep Therapy Offered at Se Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Chocolate Clams Shucked Poolside Now Available at Grand Velas Los Cabos’ Cevicheria
- Chef Aurelien Legeay of Grand Velas Los Cabos Named Master Chef of France
- New Dreamcatcher Workshop for Groups Now Offered at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Mario Lopez Promoted to Executive Chef of Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Duplex Wellness Suites Debut at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Nestor Daniel Can Jones Named Head Mixologist at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Completes $750,000 Renovation Of AAA Four Diamond Restaurant Lucca
- New Mixology Classes Combine Mexican Culture and Cocktails At AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Baby Food Goes Gourmet at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Kite Crafting Workshop Now Offered for Kids At Mexico’s Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- 2nd Annual Mexican Chocolate Festival Offers Cacao Rich Experiences At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, March 28-31
- Vincent Wallez Named Executive Chef at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- New Indigenous-Inspired Spa Treatments Tap Into Mayan Culture At Se Spa at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Turndown Service Educates Guests About the Environment At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- “Mama Medicine” Deborah Hanekamp, GoFitJo Joanne Encarnacion and Best-Selling Author & Wellness Expert Nikki Sharp to Host 2018 Wellnessing Getaway at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Sept 5-9
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya Launches First Spa Atelier Workshop; Class to Make Energy Bites Complements Sister Properties’ Wellness Series
- Sen Lin at Grand Velas Riviera Maya Awarded Four Diamonds by AAA
- Renowned Hydrotherapy Journey Adds Tea Shots and Healthy Bites at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Top Mexican Chefs Star with Traditional Cuisine in Best of Mexico 2018 at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, October 10 - 14th
- Grand Velas Los Cabos Presented with the AAA Five Diamond Award
- Churros Are Latest Afternoon Suite Treat At Grand Velas Los Cabos
- News: AAA Inspector's Best of 5 Diamond Awarded to Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate Now Served at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Not Your Usual Turndown Amenity at Grand Velas Riviera Maya; Unique Alebrije Collectibles from Mexican Artisans
- New Flora Experiences with Vallarta Botanical Gardens Available at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- New Flora Experiences with Vallarta Botanical Gardens Available at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Kids’ Club Birthday Party Now Included at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Over-the-Top Engagement Includes Skydive, Oceanfront Picnic and Photo Session At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Victor Palma Named Executive Chef at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- New Four-Hand Tequila & Nopal Massage Offered At Se Spa at Grand Velas Los Cabos
- Top Mexican Chefs Talk Revival of Nixtamalized Corn At Best of Mexico Traditional Cuisine Forum
- New Smell-Sensory Safety Measure for Guests and Staff Implemented At Velas Resorts
- Juan Licerio Alcala Named Executive Chef Of New Grand Velas Los Cabos, Opening Late 2016
- Mexico’s Velas Resorts Accepted into Membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
- Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Receives AAA Five Diamond Award For 10th Consecutive Year
- Culinary Creations From Across The Globe Debut As New Menu Additions At Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- The Spa at Grand Velas Los Cabos Opens Late 2016 With Authentic Treatments & Guided Water Journey
- Mockails Accommodate Love Appetites of All Ages at Mexico's Velas Resorts for Valentine's Day and Beyond
- Koi Sports Bar and Dancing Lounge Debuts at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya Showcases Local Mayan Flair and History with Xtabentun Cocktail
- Gianpaolo Bellomunno Appointed Corporate Director of Sales And Marketing of Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts
- Chaká Restaurant Expands Offerings with New Yucatecan Regional Menu At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Babies are Big Winners with New Baby Spa Treatment To Complement Baby Concierge and Baby's First Haircut Service At Mexico's AAA Five-Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Teen Activities at Mexico's AAA-Five-Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Grooms Get in on the Fun- Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Offers New Day-Of Wedding Experience For Husbands-to-Be
- Christmas, Snowflake and Ice Princess Massages for Adults and Children Offered for the Holidays at Mexico's AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Dinner with the Chef Returns to Puerto Vallarta's Adults-Only Casa Velas As Part of New Schedule of Nightly Food and Entertainment Activities for Foodie Couples
- Pop the Cork- New Champagne Welcome for Presidential Suites at Mexico's "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya Named Among Best Resorts in Spafinder Wellness 365's Wellness Travel Awards
- Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Becomes First Cardiac-Protected Resort in Latin America
- Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Casa Velas Debuts Million-Dollar Renovation for 10th Anniversary
- Mexico's Velas Resorts Appoint New Hotel Managers at Puerto Vallarta Properties-Casa Velas and Velas Vallarta
- Renowned Chefs of Mexico's Foodie Resorts Unite for Behind the Scenes Tasting In the Kitchen at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, Nov 20th
- Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Hotel Experience Offered At Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- New Flyboarding and Kitesurfing Experiences Take Water Sports to New Heights At Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Scrub, Soothe and Sip: New Sensory Vitamin C Facial and Smoothie Stimulate Multiple Senses at Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Passages of Distinction Selected as Northeast and Midwest Sales Agency at Mexico's Velas Resorts
- Christmas Trees and Toys Delivered to Suite at Mexico's "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts
- Digital Nomads Demand Equal Time; Velas Resorts Now Include Tech Concierge Services in All-Inclusive Rates
- No worries about How to Pack Sunhat with Grand Velas Resorts' New Suite Amenity; Locally Handcrafted Sunhats Gifted
- Ahh-Mazing Wellness Suites Debut this October at Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Natalie Smith Appointed East Coast Sales Rep at Mexico's AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Couples That Bachelor/Bachelorette Together - Stay Together: Mexico's All-Inclusive Velas Resorts Combine Pre-wedding Fiestas For the Ultimate Bachelor & Bachelorette Package.
- Maítre Cuisinier de France Michel Mustiere Appointed Executive Chef Of AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Mexico's Velas Vallarta Introduces Paleta Fruit Chillers as Its Newest Welcome Amenity
- Velas Resorts Up The Ante On Fashion Credentials With Pop-Up Shop And Runway Show Of New Beach Collection From Fashion Designer For Mexicos´s First Lady in Puerto Vallarta
- New Murse (aka Man Purse) Debuts in Casa Velas "Handbag Bar"
- A Step Back In Time- New Cultural Tour Package Offered At Mexico´s Casa Velas Resort
- Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Mexico
- Something to TACObout- New Taco Tasting Experience At Mexico´s Velas Vallarta
- The Best Of France Event Unites 4 top Maitres Cuisiniers de France At Grand Velas Riviera Maya. October 14-18th
- Mexico´s "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts Named Top Hotels in 2015 Expedia Insider´s Select List
- Best of France Event Unites 4 top Maitres Cuisiniers de France At Grand Velas Riviera Maya, October 14-18th
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya Distinguished in Travel Leisure's 2015 "World's Best" Awards
- Dancing with the stars¨Favorite Louis van amstel Hosts Lablast retreat at Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, November 25-29
- Live Straming, Drone Filming, Social Media Integration and Interactive Wedding Paintings Now Offered as New Destination WEdding Services at Mexico's Velas Resorts
- Obama and Jeb Bush Would like the Classic Guac -No Peas Thank You- And Salsa New Group Offering At " Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts in Mexico
- $2 Million Billionaire's Birthday Package for Coming-of-Age Teens Caters to World's Most Elite at Mexico's Grand Velas Resorts
- New Surf and Turf package combines golf & fishing on Mexico's Pacific coast at Velas Resorts
- Mexico's Grand Velas Riviera Maya named Top searched all-inclusive in the world of yahoo travel
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya Recognized in TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame
- Puerto Vallarta's Casa Velas debuts 6 new gourmet tastingmenus at Emiliano Restaurant
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya hosts prestigious world economic forum for Latin America
- Dad Stay for Free at Mexico´s Velas Vallarta for Father´s Day
- Mexico's Velas Vallarta shows their green side to guests
- 99 Summer Spa Specials at Mexico's Velas Resorts
- Mexico´s Velas Resorts Receive a triple crown of AAA five diamond awards in 2015
- Riviera Maya named among the best resorts for weddings
- Off the beaten path in the Yucatan
- In suite cupcake sampling: newest vip perk at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- Velas Resorts introduces the Detox Concierge as a part of 2015 Digital Detox Program
- New "Dream Engagement" Package Creates Unparalleled Proposal for Popping the Question at Mexico's Casa Velas Resort
- Celebrate Spa-Mommy Dearest at Mexico's "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" Velas Resorts with New Mother's Day Packages
- Wedding Night VIp Amenities Gifted for Wedding Instagrams at Mexico's Velas Resorts
- They Like It Hot: Velas Vallarta Offers Trip Through Mexico -Via Savoring Hot Sauce
- Hot Summer Deals Now Featured at Mexico's Velas Resorts
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya, New French Cocktail Menu With Traditional French Liqueurs
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya and Cocina de Autor One Again Celebrate Their AAA Five Diamond Win
- Grand Velas Riveira Maya Spa Treatments by Spafinder Wellness 365
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya ranks in the Best All Inclusive Resorts 2014 by Five Star Allience
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya ranks in the 10 Best All-Inclusive Family Resorts in Mexico
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya Delivers an Unpararalleled Fine Dining Experience
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Mexico Leading the Way in Adult Luxury All-Inclusive Travel
- Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Signature Spa Review by BusinessTravelDestinations.com
- Casa Velas Boutique Luxury All-Inclusive Boutique Hotel for Adults Only at Indulged Traveler
- Casa Velas Boutique Luxury All-Inclusive Boutique Hotel for Adults Only, "Hanbag Bar" Features Designer Bags on Loan Complimentary for a Special Evening
- Casa Velas Boutique Luxury All-Inclusive Boutique Hotel for Adults Only, Botanic Garden Results in High Mexican Cuisine
- Velas Vallarta All-Inclusive Resort at Usa Today
- New Sensory Culinary Experience Combines Tequila, Fine Dining pa Scents at Velas Resorts
- Winners of 2008 Awards for Excellence in the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific Islands
- Condé Nast Johansens luxury hotel guide announces
- Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort provides world-class convention center: variety of room sizes, technologically advanced, five-star hospitality
- Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort awarded AAA five-diamond award
- Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort named best luxury hotel in the 2006 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards
- Grand Velas All Suites & Spa resort celebrates new $15 million tower with spa suites, receipt of aaa five-diamond award, new gourmet french restaurant and more
- Grand Velas Resorts Recognized With Distintivo “S” for Sustainable Hospitality Practices
- New Vegan and Gluten Free Tasting Menus From Mexico's Top Vegan Chef at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Grand Velas Los Cabos Now Open in Los Cabos, Mexico
- Grand Velas Los Cabos Launches A Starry Experience For the Whole Family: ‘Night Sky’, An Astronomy Tour of the Baja Peninsula’s Sky
- Grand Velas Resorts Ranked Among Mexico’s Best Hotels by U.S. News & World Report for Fourth Consecutive Year
- Strawberry Margarita Gummy Shot Glasses Served at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
- New Mandala-Themed Coloring Book Adds to Wellness Offerings At Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
- Casa Velas Named to Small Luxury Hotels and Forbes Travel Guide
- Mexico’s Velas Resorts Announces SE SPA by Grand Velas
- Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Debuts Sen Lin Restaurant With $800K Design & Asian Gourmet Experience
AAA Five Diamond
Grand Velas is the only family-friendly, all-inclusive resort in North America to receive the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Every year tourism editors of the American Automobile Association (AAA) visit more 70,000 lodgings, campgrounds, restaurants and attractions throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean looking for luxury establishments to conduct evaluations. Less than 1% of the more than 32,000 AAA properties achieve this distinction.
Best Luxury Hotel TripAdvisor
Grand Velas earned the 2006 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award as Best Luxury Hotel. Millions of travelers vote for their favorite hotels based on outstanding service and value. The TripAdvisor Travelers Choice awards are recognized for their unbiased reviews and opinions of the world's best hotels. More than 5 million people in the TripAdvisor community offer opinions on more than 220,000 hotels and attractions worldwide.
Five Star Diamond
For several years, our resorts have been awarded the Five Star Diamond from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Grand Velas was honored in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Members of the renowned American Academy of Hospitality Sciences monitor the standards in the luxury services sector. Based on their experiences and guest comments, the Academy awarded Grand Velas the Five Star Diamond Award. This honor acknowledges our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the industry.
Conde Nast Johansens
Grand Velas Resorts have been honored in Conde Nast Johansens Excellence Awards and recommended since 2003. Grand Velas was recognized as 2008 Most Excellent Spa Hotel, 2007 Most Excellent Spa Hotel, 2006 Most Excellent Spa Hotel, and 2005 Most Outstanding Resort. For 30 years, Conde Nast Johansens has been the leading worldwide guide for independently owned luxury hotels. The guides have a loyal readership by guaranteeing that each recommended property undergoes a rigorous annual inspection to ensure exceptional quality.
Leading Hotels of the World Leading Spa
Grand Velas has been recognized by the Leading Hotels of the World as a Leading Spa Hotel since 2005. To earn this designation, a spa must pass inspection in 1,500 categories and offer outstanding service and a luxurious environment. The Leading Spa designation is a benchmark for luxury standards.
Mexico Tourism Ministrys Distintivo H
Since 2004 Grand Velas resorts have been honored with the Mexico Tourism Ministrys Distintivo H certificate. This program was instituted by the Ministry to promote outstanding culinary standards in leading hotels. Grand Velas is proud to be recognized for our innovative dining experiences.
Conde Nast Traveler
In 2007, Grand Velas ranked as one of the top 15 hotels in Central America/Mexico by the leading luxury travel magazine, Conde Nast Traveler. In the 2007 top list, we ranked 12th for hotels in Mexico and Central America. The magazine's popular annual list ranks hotels on outstanding service, world-class facilities, luxury spas and gourmet dining.