Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Our Rating
8.2
9.7
Star Rating
4.0
5.0
Room Count
291
307
Restaurants
6
7
Pools
2
4
Year Opened
1979
2016
Year Renovated
2021
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Features
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Venues
16
11
Included
15
11
Extra Charge
1
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Los Cabos
Room Categories
12
11
Suite Categories
3
11
Activities Comparison
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Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Grand Velas Los Cabos
Total Activities
25
27
Included
20
18
Extra Charge
5
9
Pros & Cons
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Pros
Blue Flag beach certification on Banderas Bay means the swimming conditions are reliably safe — not true of every Puerto Vallarta hotel beach
The dual-audience design (family main property + adults-only Sonne Beach Club) works in practice, not just in marketing copy
Downtown Puerto Vallarta is 10-15 minutes by taxi — you're not stranded at an all-inclusive if you want a change of scene
The Nakawè Spa couples cabin with private jacuzzi and sauna is unusual value at a mid-tier resort
Cons
Urban Hotel Zone setting means aircraft noise affects rooms closest to the airport end of the strip
Fiesta Club exclusives (L'Isola, Azur, full breakfast at La Veranda) are genuinely good but require a room upgrade to access — they're not available à la carte
La Veranda dinner is a meaningful additional cost for all guests — factor this into trip budgeting if fine dining is a priority
The property's 1979 foundations mean some common areas and room wings feel dated despite the 2021 refresh
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
Cocina de Autor is restricted to adults and guests 18+ — families with younger children can't access the MICHELIN-starred restaurant during their stay
Summary
Grand Velas Los Cabos has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Los Cabos has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Los Cabos is the larger property, while Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Los Cabos offers more activities.
Rates start around $1,600/night in low season and $1,800+ in peak winter — a significant commitment that requires being genuinely invested in the Five Diamond experience to justify
