Resort Description
This all-suite resort, named "Most Excellent Spa Hotel" by Conde Nast Johansens for 2006, is a top choice for its plush accommodations with terraces overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
This All-Inclusive spa and resort is the only member of the Leading Hotels of the World in Puerto Vallarta, and one of only two members of the Leading Spas of the world in Mexico. Conde Nast Johansens recently named the hotel "Most Excellent Spa Hotel" for 2006, adding to the property's history of acclaim. Opening onto the beach at beautiful Banderas Bay in Nuevo Vallarta, the hotel is devoted to luxury and features plush, roomy suites with spectacular Pacific views from private terraces.
The resort's 267 spacious 1- and 2-bedroom suites are the last word in opulence, furnished in teak woods from Bali and each featuring a private terrace with ocean views, goose down comforters and pillows, mini-bar, laptop-size safety box, flat-screen digital cable TV, DVD/CD/MP3 player, and high-speed wireless Internet access.
Executive chef Jose Mejia directs an innovative take on traditional international cuisine, and oversees all the resort's dining venues. The open-air, thatch-roofed Azul is distinguished by a casual atmosphere, and serves 5 different international cuisines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Frida -- named for artist Frida Kahlo -- is known for fine French-Mexican evening dining. Lucca also opens in the evening and specializes in Mediterranean-Italian cuisine in an elegant setting. The newest restaurants are Piaff, a strictly adult-only fancy French venue, and the Sea Grill, open 7:00am to 7:00pm and located poolside.
The spa is a haven of wellness and beauty, featuring a high-performance fitness center, hydrotherapy facilities, and an aerobic exercise room, plus indoor and outdoor treatment rooms. A multi-level infinity pool features a swim-up bar and cushioned lounge chairs, and a 25-person infinity Jacuzzi overlooks beach. The Grand Kids Activities Program keeps youngsters happy, and the water sports center provides snorkeling, windsurfing, and wave boarding gear. Entertainment continues into the night with 3 shows per week in the outdoor theater.
This is the premier choice for a sumptuous Puerto Vallarta spa getaway.
Facilities Description
267 Suites~ Restaurant(s)~Child~Spa
Beach Description
Located on a white stretch of beach.
Activities
Shuffleboard, beach soccer and darts.
Nightly entertainment with local talent. Three theme shows per week.
Restaurants
There are 3 Restaurants at Grand Velas All Suite & Spa Resort:
- Lucca - Italian . Reservations required.
- Azul - No reservations required. 5 kitchenettes, japanese, chinese, italian, grill and mexican.
- Frida - Fine a la carte dinning specializing in Mexican cuisine. Reservations are required.
Kids Activities
Shuffleboard, beach soccer and darts.
Nightly entertainment with local talent. Three theme shows per week.