Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Our Rating
9.8
7.5
Star Rating
5.0
5.0
Room Count
267
235
Restaurants
8
7
Pools
4
4
Year Opened
2003
2023
Year Renovated
2015
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Features
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
All-Inclusive
Yes
Yes
Adults Only
No
Yes
Beach Access
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids Club
Yes
No
Dining Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Total Venues
9
15
Included
9
15
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Room Categories
12
8
Suite Categories
11
6
Activities Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Total Activities
23
17
Included
21
16
Extra Charge
2
1
Pros & Cons
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Pros
AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five-Star simultaneously — one of the most decorated all-inclusive resorts in Mexico
Suites start at 1,000 sq ft with private terraces, ocean views, and 24-hour butler concierge — the entry level here exceeds most competitors' premium categories
Premium spirits, wines, and 24-hour room service are fully included — not standard at most all-inclusives, even premium ones
Banderas Bay is swimmable — actual ocean swimming possible, unlike Los Cabos Pacific corridor properties
Cons
Pool lounger competition peaks by 8 AM in high season (December through March) — early rising is required for preferred positions
Some ocean view suites have partial obstructions from palm trees or the Selva del Mar restaurant building — ask at booking about specific suite positioning
Piaf and Frida fill up during high season — book before arrival rather than assuming walk-in availability
Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Pros
Pescari is the only overwater restaurant in Antigua — this is a genuinely unique dining experience on the island
Dickenson Bay is one of the best swimming beaches in Antigua, with calm, clear, shallow-entry water
Only 15 minutes from V.C. Bird International Airport — unusually convenient for a Caribbean resort
The overwater bungalows here include sunset-facing orientation — some of the best evening light in the Royalton portfolio
Pickleball courts — uncommon for Caribbean all-inclusives and genuinely well-used by guests
Cons
Service inconsistencies are a real pattern for a property that only opened in 2024 — individual staff performance varies significantly
Standard rooms at 323 sq ft are smaller than most Royalton properties — the room-to-rate ratio is tighter at the entry level
Room service is repeatedly cited as slow or unreliable — not a property where you should plan to rely on in-room dining
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has a higher guest rating, while Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has more restaurants, while Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is the larger property, while Royalton CHIC Antigua, Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only has more dining venues, while Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers more activities.
