Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

The Resort & Its Setting

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit sits directly on the beachfront at Paseo de los Cocoteros in Nuevo Nayarit, within the broader Nuevo Vallarta area of Nayarit state. Google reviews put it at 4.7 out of 5 from well over 3,600 guests, and the resort's own editorial summary describes refined suites, an all-inclusive format, multiple dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. It's run under the Velas Resorts brand, which operates a handful of properties across Mexico, so owners here are buying into an established hospitality operation rather than an independent, one-off property.

The Area & Things to Do

Nuevo Nayarit borders Banderas Bay, around 2 km from the resort, where boat trips and seasonal whale watching are popular draws. The beach itself is close by — a short walk for most guests staying on site. Marina Vallarta, roughly 8 km away, has restaurants, shops and water sports facilities, while Puerto Vallarta's historic downtown — cobblestone streets, galleries, long-standing local restaurants — is about 12 km from the resort. Further along the coast, Punta Mita (around 35 km) is known for its golf courses and beaches, and makes for a good day trip if you rent a car. Dry season runs from November to April, which is when most renters and buyers tend to want their week.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week or points package at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit and are considering a move, listing it for private resale on BidMyTimeshare.com means you set your own asking price and deal directly with interested buyers through the platform — there's no commission on the sale, just a one-time listing fee to get your ad live. The same applies if you'd rather rent out a specific week instead of selling outright.

Because this is a branded resort rather than an independent one, resale and transfer here typically go through the resort's own owners' association or Velas Resorts' management, rather than an open market process. Before agreeing on a price with any buyer, both parties should confirm directly with the resort or its management: the current transfer or resale fee, whether the resort (or an affiliated entity) holds a right of first refusal on the sale, how long a transfer typically takes to process, and what the current annual maintenance fee is. None of these figures should be assumed — they vary and are best confirmed at the time of sale rather than taken from older listings.

A resale buyer should also be clear on what they are and aren't getting: this generally means the usage rights tied to the week or points contract itself, not any promotional extras (such as bonus weeks, loyalty perks or sign-up incentives) that may have been offered to the original purchaser. If the resort's RCI affiliation matters to you as a buyer, check that the specific unit or points package you're buying is eligible for exchange — RCI affiliation is a property-level status, and buyers should ask the seller or management to confirm it transfers with the contract.

Practical Notes

Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) is the gateway, roughly 15–20 minutes from Nuevo Vallarta by car or shuttle. The resort is RCI-affiliated, so owners can look at exchanging their week or points for stays at other RCI-member resorts, subject to the terms of their specific ownership agreement. As with any all-inclusive property, it's worth confirming with the resort exactly what's included in meals and drinks before renting out or handing over a week, so renters know what to expect on arrival.