July 23, 2008
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Judy and Maria's Grand Velas All-Suites Resort Review Minimize

  Grand Velas All-Suite Resort and Spa

Nuevo
Vallarta, Mexico

100.jpgThe Grand Velas Resort and Spa is located on a wide stretch of white sand 201.jpgbeach. This luxury all-inclusive resort is just 15 minutes from the airport. Enjoy casual buffet dining and elegant gourmet a la carte cuisine. An incredible selection of domestic and imported liquors are offered from 10:00 am to 1:00 am daily. At the Kid's Club little ones have a good time with organized, age-specific activities.

Grand Velas offers guests a beachfront location in Nuevo Vallarta.  The beach at the Grand Velas Resort is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  The hotel is situated near two of the most recognized golf courses in Mexico. 

Judy and Maria's First Impression of the Grand Velas Resort

Our first impression was that of pure luxury and self-indulgance. This ultra-modern gleaming resort is simply breathtaking.  Arriving guests immediately sense peace, tranquilit200.jpgy and lavishness.  The expansive lobby floor is of polished marble and hand-laid black stone borders and designs.  The resort's colors are soft, vibrant, and fresh.  The sound of flowing water and soft music is subliminal.  Ferns and palm trees, along with candles and fine artwork, are strategically located throughout the lobby and resort.  We immediately recognized that this resort would be like none other. The Grand Velas All-Suites Resort is a unique resort for self-indulgence.

Grand Velas Location

The Grand Velas Resort and Spa is located in Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit on the spectacular Bandera's Bay.  The resort is located just 15 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta International Airport.

Grand Velas All-Inclusive Features

  • Luxury accommodations in one of the elegant oceanfront suites with a selection of World 202.jpgClass amenities

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte or buffet at Azul International Restaurant

  • Dinner a la carte at Frida Mexican Gourmet Restaurant

  • Dinner a la carte at Lucca Gourmet Italian Mediterranean cuisine

  • Dinner a la carte at Piaf Traditional French Gourmet dining Restaurant

  • Continental breakfast and snacks at “ Selva del Mar”  Snack Bar

  • Waiter service at pool and beach area

  • Selected Domestic and International Premium Brands at Lobby Bar and Aqua Bar

  • 24- hour In-Suite Dining

  • Minibar in suite including snacks

  • “Grand Velas Ritual” Guided Hydrotherapy Circuit at our World Class Leading SPA facilities

  • Life Fitness Center

  • Work out Programs with personal trainers

  • Exercise Programs such as Yoga, Pilates, Capoeira, Tai chi, and meditation classes

  • Tennis Court (day & nighttime)

  • Paddle Tennis Court (day & nighttime)

  • Recreational Activities Program

  • Grand Kids Activities Program

  • Non-Motorized Water Sports (Kayaks, Boogie Boards)

  • One Scuba Diving Demonstration at pool

  • Infinity Pool (23,000 sq ft), total of three pools connected one of them heated

  • Infinity Jacuzzi (only 18 years and up allowed)

  • Children’s Pool

  • Three theme shows per week

  • Live music at Lobby Bar

  • Live music at our Specialties Restaurants

  • Parking Lot & Valet Parking

  • Concierge Service, 24 hrs

  • Taxes and tips 

Extra Charges:

  • Special wine and imported liquors

  • Laundry & Dry Cleaning

  • Beauty Parlor

  • SPA Treatments & Services

  • Art & Ceramic Workshop

  • Long Distance Calls

  • Tours & Transportation

  • Tobacco shop & Boutique

  • Catering Service

  • Doctor special consultations & diagnosis

  • Certified Scuba Diving Lessons

  • Business Center

  • Travel Agenc

  • Car rental

  • Baby Sitting Services

  • Airport-Hotel Transportation

  • Any item or service not mentioned before on the inclusions.


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Grand Velas Acommodations

One- and Two- Bedroom Suites, all featuring terraces and offers spectacular oceanfroGRAND VELAS 274.jpgnt views, splendidly furnished in teak  wood imported from Bali and decorated in elegant contemporary style with light neutral tones and tropical-influenced color accents.  Guests will enjoy full services and amenities of a world-class luxury resort in any of the spacious 1000+ square-foot suites.  Guests can choose between Parlor Suites, Master Suites, Ambassador Suites, 1- & 2-bedroom Governor Suites and Presidential Suites.  Grand Velas not only answers the increasing demand by travelers seeking an all-inclusive resort, but is redefining the standards for luxury in "Grand All-inclusive" lodging.

 

SUITE DESCRIPTIONS:

 

PARLOR SUITE         

  • Total inventory: 89 (One Bedroom)             

  • Space: 1000 sq ft

  • Maximum allowed: 3 adults or  2 adults with 2 children                                               

  • Bedding:

  • 71 with Two-Queen Size

  • 18 with One-King size

MASTER SUITE        

  • Total inventory: 139 (With interior Jacuzzi)                

  • Space: + 1000 sq ft

  • Maximum allowed: 2 adults  or  2 adults with 2 children

  • Bedding:          

    • 80 with One- King Size

    • 59 with Two- Queen size

(Two Master Suites are Handicapped accessible, with One- King size bed).

                                                                       

AMBASSADOR SUITE

  • Total inventory: 12 (With exterior Jacuzzi & Penthouse level)

  • Space: + 1750 sq ft (Two floors)

  • Maximum allowed:        

  • 2 adults or  2 adults with 2 children

  • Bedding:                      

    • 11 with One- King size

    • 7 with Two- Queen Size 

AMBASSADOR GRAND        

  • Total inventory:  6   

  • Space:  1,865 sq ft

  • (With interior & exterior Jacuzzi)             

  • Maximum allowed: 2 adults

  • Bedding:                      

    • 6 with One-King size

1- BEDROOM GOVERNOR SUITE 

  • Total inventory: 6

  • Space: + 1000 sq ft

  • Maximum allowed: 3 adults or 2 adults with children

  • Bedding:                      

    • 6 with Two- Queen Size

2- BEDDROOM GOVERNOR SUITE  

  • Total inventory: 10 (with interior and exterior Jacuzzis)    

  • Space: + 3000 sq ft

  • Maximum allowed:        

  • 5 adults or  3 adults with 2 children

  • Bedding:                      

    • 10 with One- King size and

    • Two  with Queen size beds

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE    

  • Total inventory: 2 (Two- or Three- Bedrooms with interior and exterior Jacuzzi203.jpg

  • Space

    • One floor: 2-bdrm: + 3900 sq ft

    • Two floors: 3-bdrm: + 4700 sq ft

  • Maximum allowed:        

    • 2 Bdrm:  5 adults or 3 adults with 2 children

    • 3 Bdrm:  7 adults or 5 adults with 4 children                                                       

  • Bedding:

    • 2 with One- King Size & Two Queen size beds.

    • For Optional Three-Bedroom One extra King size bed.

IMPERIAL SPA SUITE    

  • Total Inventory:  1 (Three- Bedroom with Steam room, Jacuzzi, Massage table)                  

  • Space: 3,285 sq ft

  • Maximum allowed:        

    • 6 adults or 6 adults with 2 children                      

  • Bedding:          

    • Main bedroom with king size bed, steam room, table massage area and interior Jacuzzi.

    • 2nd bedroom with two queen size bed.

    • 3rd bedroom with one king size bed and interior Jacuzzi. A total of 3 bathrooms, living room, dining room and impressive terrace with Jacuzzi for up 12 people & incredible oceanfront view.                    

Room Amenities

  • White down goose feather comforter

  • White down goose feather pillow

  • Two queen beds or one king bed-- maximum of 4 people

  • Sofa bed

  • Outstanding oceanview

  • Private terrace

  • Individual air-conditioning control

  • Laptop size safe deposit box

  • Iron and ironing board

  • Vanity mirror

  • Hairdryer

  • Direct-dial telephones in room and bathroom

  • Fully stocked minibar

  • 27" television with Satellite Movie Play and Nintendo

  • Daily turn-down service

  • Electronic keycards

  • Bath amenities "Gilchrist & Soames" from the United Kingdom

Note:  Oceanview suites have two queen beds, hair dryer, living area with sofa, mini-bar, laptop size safe, iron, ironing board and balcony or terrace.  Ocean-view suites with one king bed, one sofe bed and a Jacuzzi are also available.


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Grand Velas Resort and Spa Pools

The Grand Velas Resort and Spa offers guests four (4) outdoor swimming pools with a swimup pool bar.  The main pool consists is an infinity pool that consists of three levels.  The pools are heated and each level is heated to a different temperature.

The children's pool is well-designed with flowing fountains.

Note from Judy and Maria:  Coming soon will be Ipods for use at the pool. 

GRAND VELAS ACTIVITIES

 

NON-MOTORIZED SPORTS

 

Enjoy a wide variety of non-motorized sports:

  • Windsurfing

  • Snorkeling

  • Boogie Boards

  • Aqua Aerobics

  • Water polo

  • Kayaking,

  • Cycling

  • Tennis

  • Paddle Tennis

OPEN-AIR THEATER

 

Specialized entertainment program, three times per  week.             

                                     

GRAND VELAS ENTERTAINMENT CHILDREN´S AREA

 

Open from 9:00 hrs. To 17:00 hrs. Children from 4 to 12 years old are welcome. Professional staff will make your children’s day a fun & fantastic experience. Includes Outdoor and Indoor activities, Handcrafts and plays. Private pool. 

 

GRAND VELAS HIGH PERFORMANCE LIFE FITNESS GYMNASIUM

  • 12 cardiovascular stations including:

  • Climbers

  • Treadmills

  • Cross Trainers & Bikes

  • 21 variable resistance & weight training stations.

  • Exercise room

  • Room Capacity: 20 participants

    • Pilates

    • Yoga

    • Meditation

    • Relaxation

    • Tai Chi

    • Chi Kung

    • Flex-a-Ball classes

    • Muscle training 


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GRAND VELAS SPA

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A place where health and well being brings you a sense of equilibrium. Experience the beauty and discover all the possibilities that this World Class SPA offers for you. Luxurious European treatments and soothing Oriental therapies invigorate the body and restore the spirit in a breathtaking oceanfront resort.

 

Luxurious hydrotherapy area

  • Elegant locker area with

    • Separate facilities for men and women

    • Whirlpool

    • Sauna Eucalyptus Inhalation Room

    • Herbal Steam

    • Cold Plunge Lagoon with two temperatures

    • Swiss Shower

    • Pressure Shower

    • Hydro reflexology

    • Vanity

    • Showers

    • Rest rooms

    • Spa amenities

    • Spa edibles

  • Resting Lounge for men & women

  • Fruit and Tea served - Aromatherapy neck pillows

Spa collection service & treatment menu

  • Wellness collection with a variety of massage therapies

  • Nirvana collection with balancing therapies

  • Perfect Form collection  to achieve the perfect body

  • New Skin collection with  body scrubs and peelings

  • Four Hands collection offers you a great diversity of specialized massages (two therapists) massaging you simultaneously in total synchronicity

  • Solar collection designed to prepare and protect your skin before and after the sun

  • Aqua Collection with a variety of bath therapies

  • Vital Body collection with body wraps & treatments

  • Prestige Collection award winning facials

  • Relaxing collection for hand and Feet Care

  • Day Spa rituals with great treatment combinations for a perfect Spa experience

  • Nutritional consulting programs by appointment

Spa Boutique

 

Featuring:

  • Phytomer

  • Germaine de Capuccini

  • Fleurs

  • Natura Bisse

  • Decleor

Beauty Salon

  • Deluxe Solace Pedicure chairs

  • Manicure

  • Hair treatments

  • Scalp massage

  • Waxing

  • Makeup

  • Personalized service

Total Spa facilities

  • 1500 sq. meters

  • 20 treatments rooms

  • Spa reservation center

  • Spa concierge


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Golf Courses

Name

 

VISTA VALLARTA 1

Designer

 

Jack Nicklaus

Holes

 

18

Length

 

7,073 yards

Class

 

Golden and White Professional

Operator

 

Club Court

Address

 

353 Circuito Universidad Col. San Nicolas Puerto Vallarta

Distance

 

20 Minutes Drive from Grand Velas

 

 

 

Name

VISTA VALLARTA 1

Designer

Tom Weiskopf

Holes

18

Length

6,976  yards

Class

Golden and White Professional

Operator

Club Court

Address

353 Circuito Universidad Col. San Nicolas Puerto Vallarta

Distance

20 Minutes Drive from Grand Velas

 

 

 

Name

Marina Vallarta

Designer

John Finger

Holes

18

Length

6,701 yards

Class

Blue, White and Red Professional

PAR

71

Address

Marina Vallarta S/N Col. Marina Vallarta

Distance

20 Minutes Drive from Grand Velas


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GRAND VELAS RESTAURANTS FOOD & BEVERAGE

 

Cuisine at Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort crosses the culinary world, fusing GRAND VELAS 062.jpgtraditional flavor with artful presentation and complete atmosphere. The property’s four restaurants Azul International Cuisine, Frida Gourmet Mexican Cuisine, Lucca Gourmet  Italian-Mediterranean Cuisine and Piaf Traditional Gourmet French Cuisine, its Selva del Mar Snack Bar, Aqua Bar and Lobby Bar, and 24-hour In-Suite Dining gives guests non stop, palate teasing options day or night.

 

Grand Velas offers several options for meals included in a guests´ stay. Additionally, those not staying at the resort can make reservations at Grand Velas´ three Fine Dining Gourmet Restaurants, which offer uncommon character and impeccable cuisine.

 

AZUL RESTAURANT

 

Is an all-day casual restaurant, located at the pool area under wonderful Palapa and offering a panoramic front ocean view to the Bahia de Banderas. An innovative take on traditional international cuisine. Delight your palate by ordering in any of our five open cuisines with Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and Italian specialties, as well from our delicious grill menu with special fine cuts and seafood, while enjoying of the famous sunsets of Vallarta. A real “Gourmet Festival”. Open Daily from 7:00 hrs to 23:00 hrs. Smoking and non smoking sections available. Maximum capacity: 252 people.

 

GOURMET RESTAURANTS

 

FRIDA” FINE MEXICAN DINING

 

Her name evokes magic and mystery, in it nests the deepest mexicanity. A palate of aromas and flavor, which mix culinary delights. Every dish is full of art, color and awe. From yellow to purple, from tomato to thyme, Frida´s cuisine is a masterpiece that enriches our vast culinary heritage. Menu samplings include: Pork Roasted Filet with Eucalyptus honey on green applesauce, and Volcano Mousse and Salmon Roll served on lobster tail and chili cascabel sauce. Open daily from 18:00-24:00 hrs. Guitar live music.

 

Reservation required. Air conditioning or terrace. Located on the second floor above the lobby with Front Ocean view. Families with children under 10 years allowed only during the first sitting.

 

Dress code: Resort Casual (Males: long pants, no shorts, no sandals).  Capacity: 112 people.

 

LUCCA” RESTAURANT

 

Serving flavorful Italian-Mediterranean cuisine, invites guests to an elegant experience on a sea of culinary delights. The Romanesque design only hints at a savory meat, pasta and seafood dishes that whet diners´ appetites. Dishes include: Agnello de Lucca, roasted leg of lamb served with eggplant caviar marinated with thyme infusion sauce, and Robalo al Duo di Pesto, Roasted Sea Bass au Pesto, Basil and Black Olives sauce on Ravioli and mushrooms bed. Open daily from 18:00-24:00 hrs. Piano live music.

 

Reservation required. Air conditioning. Located on the second floor above the lobby with Front Ocean view. Families with children under 10 years allowed only during the first sitting.

 

Dress code: Resort Casual (Males: long pants, no shorts, no sandals).  Capacity: 124 people.

 

“PIAF” RESTAURANT  NEW

 

It is spoken, it is longed, and it is tasted. Piaf´s cuisine is a passion represented in a traditional way, respecting protocols and gastronomical customs of the French classic cuisine, with innovating spirit. In it you will find the perfect combination of charming presence, harmony, and elegant simplicity. Menu samplings include: Foie Gras Terrine with caramelized pears and port wine glaze, Snails Bourguignon style, Lamb Rack, Truffle Chicken, Chateau Brian, Saffron Créme Brulee, orange tiles. Open daily from 18:00-24:00 hrs. Violin live music.

 

Reservation required. Air conditioning. Located on the main lobby level. Age restrictions: Guests 18 years and older only. 

 

Dress code: Resort Casual (Males: long pants,