Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort vs Grand Velas Los Cabos

Delta Hotels All-Inclusive vs Velas Resorts — Side-by-side resort comparison

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Key Metrics

Metric	Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort	Grand Velas Los Cabos
Our Rating	8.1	9.7
Star Rating	4.0	5.0
Room Count	117	307
Restaurants	9	7
Pools	10	4
Year Opened	2021	2016
Year Renovated	2021	—

Features

Metric	Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort	Grand Velas Los Cabos
All-Inclusive	Yes	Yes
Adults Only	No	No
Beach Access	Yes	Yes
Spa	Yes	Yes
Kids Club	Yes	Yes

Dining Comparison

Metric	Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort	Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Venues	7	11
Included	7	11
Extra Charge	0	0

Room Comparison

Metric	Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort	Grand Velas Los Cabos
Room Categories	10	11
Suite Categories	4	11

Activities Comparison

Metric	Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort	Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Activities	20	27
Included	19	18
Extra Charge	1	9

Pros & Cons

Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort

Pros

17-pool Aqua Jungle complex is the largest aquatic footprint in the Riviera Nayarit all-inclusive category — compelling reason to book even without a beach.
24-hour fitness center is genuinely unusual at an all-inclusive and serves guests on any schedule.
10-treatment-room Tzicuri Spa in natural outdoor cabanas — the hillside jungle setting makes treatments more atmospheric than an interior spa.
Pet-friendly policy in Zafiro tower (first of any Marriott International all-inclusive in Mexico).

Cons

Hillside layout means golf cart dependency — waits happen during peak morning and evening hours, which affects access to the Teppanyaki and buffet.
No on-property beach: Tonati Beach Club is 10–15 minutes by shuttle and occasionally closes for private events without consistent advance notice.
Carbon Steel adults-only fire cooking restaurant from the 2025 expansion charges extra — confusing in an all-inclusive context.
No in-room kettles — an inconvenience for families with infants or guests who want tea outside of restaurant hours.

Grand Velas Los Cabos

Pros

The only all-inclusive in the world simultaneously holding Forbes Five Stars, AAA Five Diamonds, and a MICHELIN-starred restaurant — a genuine distinction, not a marketing claim
Cocina de Autor's 8-10 course tasting menu with wine pairing is fully included in the all-inclusive rate — at a standalone restaurant this would cost hundreds per person
Every suite starts at 1,081 sq ft with ocean views, private terrace jacuzzi, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry suite here exceeds most competitors' top categories
Three-tier infinity pools naturally segregate family, activity, and adult-only zones without restricting access — practical design rather than strict policy

Cons

Beach is not swimmable — Los Cabos Pacific currents make ocean swimming dangerous; the infinity pools are where guests actually swim

Summary

Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Delta Hotels Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Los Cabos is the larger property, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.

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