The resort offers extensive and high-quality sports facilities, including a 10-lane heated Olympic swimming pool and a professional cycling center.
Guests consistently praise the well-equipped gym, which provides numerous fitness classes like Les Mills, GRIT, and Body Combat.
The buffet restaurants are highlighted for their variety and quality of food, offering diverse healthy, vegetarian, and themed options for all meals.
Rooms are frequently described as spacious, clean, and modern, often featuring balconies and sea views.
The staff, particularly in the restaurants and gym, receive frequent commendation for being friendly, helpful, and professional.
The overall cleanliness of the hotel facilities and grounds is a recurring positive point mentioned by guests.
Families particularly appreciate the range of activities and entertainment provided for all ages, including the Kids' Club and evening shows.
Cons
The resort's location is a common complaint, being somewhat far from the center of Costa Teguise and requiring transport.
There are additional charges for using the Olympic pool or reserving lanes, and some guests found its heated water still a bit cold.
Dining experiences, especially during peak times, can be hectic with long waits for accessing the dining room and difficulty securing tables.
Some guests reported room maintenance issues, such as broken balcony locks, air conditioner covers, or rooms appearing "run down."
Cleanliness issues were noted in specific areas like hallway carpets, public toilets, or occasional insect sightings in rooms.
The quality of some all-inclusive drinks, particularly red wine and sugary cocktails, has been a point of dissatisfaction for some guests.
Sunbed reservation with towels remains a persistent issue, making it difficult to find available loungers after pools open.
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Pros
AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star rated — one of Mexico's most awarded all-inclusive resorts
Every room is a suite starting at 1,000 sq ft with private terrace and ocean or pool views
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has more restaurants, while Barceló Lanzarote Active Resort has more dining venues, while Barceló Lanzarote Active Resort offers more activities.
