Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit PRESSROOM

Koi Sports Bar & Dancing Lounge Debuts at

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit

$600K Renovation Transforms Lobby Bar to Modern Mexican Entertainment Area

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico (January 20, 2016) The "Beyond All-Inclusive, Beyond All-Compare" Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has added Koi Sports Bar and Dancing Lounge, a new entertainment option, to its luxury all-inclusive offerings. Highlights of the casually elegant space, which recently completed a $600K renovation, include a 27-ft dramatic marble bar, state of the art sound and video equipment and comfortable seating groups. A DJ spins the latest hits for guests' listening and dancing pleasure with a dedicated dance floor.

Koi is named for a lovely fish prized for its ornamental quality which glistens in the sun, and is often thought to symbolize good fortune. The resort's sister property Grand Velas Riviera Maya debuted the original Koi concept in 2014.

The unique martini menu ranges from a Grand Velas Tini with Beefeater Gin, Controy, Rosemary Syrup, Smoked Kime, Cucumber and Ginger to the Galantuomo (translated to Gentleman in Italian) with Malibu Rum, Pucker Watermelon Schnapps, Cranberry Juice and Sparkling Wine.

Koi seats 110 indoors and outdoors overlooking the resort's three-tiered infinity pool and Banderas Bay. It is open daily from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Along with services at the Koi, Grand Velas Resorts' all-inclusive rates also include suite accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a choice of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24 hr in-suite service, fitness center, taxes and gratuities, and more. For reservations or more information on Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit www.vallarta.grandvelas.com

About Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit:
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, a Leading Hotel of the World, enjoys a privileged natural setting with flowering, landscaped gardens beside a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains. The centerpiece of the gardens is a three-tiered infinity pool, a preferred spot for catching the legendary sunsets. The AAA Five Diamond all-inclusive resort features 267 ocean-view suites, some with private plunge pools, and all with LCD high definition flat screens with digital cable, wireless internet access, fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities and Nespresso machines. Of the resort's five restaurants, three, serving French, Italian and Mexican gourmet cuisine, have received AAA Four Diamond awards for distinguished cuisine and presentation. An oasis of wellbeing, the resort's Leading Spa of the World offers 20 treatment suites, more than 30 spa treatments, many inspired by the native traditions of Mexico and a signature water journey. Other features include a fitness center, 24/7 insuite service, water sports, business center, tennis, baby concierge, Kids Club, and teen lounge during holidays. Puerto Vallarta is just a 15 minute drive away. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit features more than 25,000 square feet of indoor meeting facilities, including the Grand Marissa Ballroom, which consists of more than 6,000 square feet and is easily subdivided into five separate rooms. The resort's facilities also include four other rooms ranging from 681 to more than 1,954 square feet that offer several arrangement variations to maximize meeting productivity and efficiency. The resort has won numerous awards from Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, TripAdvisor, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusives in 2012. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.