The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Our Rating
9.8
8.2
Star Rating
5.0
4.5
Room Count
267
406
Restaurants
8
9
Pools
4
3
Year Opened
2003
2022
Year Renovated
2015
2024
Features
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
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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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Total Venues
9
18
Included
9
18
Extra Charge
0
0
Room Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Room Categories
12
6
Suite Categories
11
5
Activities Comparison
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Total Activities
23
29
Included
21
20
Extra Charge
2
9
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
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Pros
Playa Conchal's calm, swimmable conditions with unique shell-sand are genuinely rare on the Pacific coast — better beach conditions than most Costa Rica all-inclusives
Two functionally different resort tiers (Westin Club adults-only and Family Club) create meaningfully distinct experiences within the same property
Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course on-site is among the better all-inclusive-adjacent golf facilities in Central America
The Reserva Conchal nature reserve integrated into the 2,400-acre property allows wildlife access (monkeys, birds, iguanas) without leaving the resort
Cons
Restaurant reservation access is the primary frustration — popular a la carte venues (Bamboo, Manglar, La Sabana) fill immediately and guests on 2-3 night stays often can't access them at desirable times
The 2,400-acre scale and shuttle dependency creates friction — every activity change involves either a long walk in Guanacaste heat or waiting for a shuttle
Summary
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has a higher guest rating, while The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa has more restaurants, while The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa is the larger property, while The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa has more dining venues, while The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa offers more activities.
