Velas Resorts Press Room

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (June 11, 2026) - Velas Resorts in Mexico have once again earned distinction among the world's most celebrated hotels in TripAdvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards. Reserved for only the top 1% of hotels globally, the recognition reflects extraordinary guest experiences across TripAdvisor's community of 702 million reviews and opinions spanning the world's largest collection of travel listings. 

Praised by travelers as "absolutely beautiful," "above and beyond expectations," "special, luxurious, and second to none," and for delivering "impeccable service, food, and amenities," Velas Resorts continues to set the standard for exceptional hospitality. This year's honors extend an extraordinary legacy, marking two consecutive decades of recognition in the prestigious awards program.

Velas Resorts' awards make it the highest-rated hotel chain in the Americas, underscoring the brand's sustained excellence across its portfolio. Demonstrating absolute dominance in TripAdvisor's global rankings, Velas Resorts secured three properties among the Top 15 All-Inclusive Resorts in the World: Grand Velas Los Cabos (#8), Grand Velas Riviera Maya (#11), and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (#13). This remarkable achievement places the brand at the pinnacle of the world's most competitive all-inclusive category and further reinforces its position as the benchmark for luxury hospitality.

In Mexico, Velas Resorts achieved an unprecedented milestone by capturing 80% of the Top 5 positions in TripAdvisor's Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Mexico ranking, with Grand Velas Los Cabos (#1), Grand Velas Riviera Maya (#2), Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (#4), and Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos (#5). Further strengthening the brand's dominance, Casa Velas ranked #7 and Velas Vallarta #13, resulting in six Velas Resorts properties recognized among the country's top all-inclusive resorts.

The brand's leadership extended well beyond the all-inclusive category. Every Grand Velas property earned a place within Mexico's Top 10 Luxury Hotels, with Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos ranked #4, Grand Velas Los Cabos #5, Grand Velas Riviera Maya #9, and Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit #10, underscoring the brand's consistent excellence across its luxury portfolio. Likewise, Velas Resorts captured four of the nation's Top 10 positions in the Most Popular Hotels in Mexico category, with Grand Velas Los Cabos ranked #1, Grand Velas Riviera Maya #3, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit #8, and Casa Velas #10, reflecting strong preference among discerning travelers from around the world.

Demonstrating that uncompromising luxury and meaningful family travel can coexist, Grand Velas Riviera Maya also earned the #17 position worldwide in the Family-Friendly Hotels category, securing its place among the world's premier resorts for multigenerational and family travel.

More than a collection of accolades, the recognition reflects Velas Resorts' enduring commitment to creating experiences that consistently exceed expectations and leave a lasting impression on travelers from around the world. These achievements reaffirm the brand's position as the leading luxury all-inclusive resort collection in the Americas and one of the most celebrated hospitality brands worldwide. 

A full list of accolades are below:

Grand Velas Los Cabos (Rated No. 1 Hotel in San José del Cabo)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - World (#8)
• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - Mexico (#1)
• Top Most Popular Hotels - Mexico (#1)
• Top Luxury Hotels - Mexico (#5)

Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit (Rated No. 1 Hotel in Nuevo Nayarit)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - World (#13)
• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - Mexico (#4)
• Top Most Popular Hotels - Mexico (#8)
• Top Luxury Hotels - Mexico (#10)

Casa Velas (Rated No. 2 Hotel in Puerto Vallarta)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - Mexico (#7)
• Top Most Popular Hotels - Mexico (#10)

Grand Velas Riviera Maya (Rated No. 2 Hotel in Playa del Carmen)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - World (#11)
• Top Family-Friendly Hotels - World (#17)
• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - Mexico (#2)
• Top Most Popular Hotels - Mexico (#3)
• Top Luxury Hotels - Mexico (#9)

Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos (Rated No. 1 Hotel in Los Cabos)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - Mexico (#5)
• Top Luxury Hotels - Mexico (#4)

Velas Vallarta (Rated No. 6 Hotel in Puerto Vallarta)

• Top All-Inclusive Resorts - Mexico (#13)

Mar del Cabo (A Top 5 Hotel in San José del Cabo)

• Travelers' Choice

Velas Resorts has earned numerous prestigious international awards for its services and facilities, among them AAA Five Diamond awards across its Grand Velas properties, Forbes Five-Star recognitions for SE Spa, and MICHELIN Stars at Cocina de Autor in both Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, making Velas the only all-inclusive resort company worldwide with dual MICHELIN-starred venues. These distinctions underscore the brand's long-standing commitment to excellence and demonstrate that an all-inclusive model can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's most respected luxury hotels.

For more information on Velas Resorts or to make a reservation, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit https://www.velasresorts.com/. 

About Velas Resorts:
Velas Resorts in Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, and Los Cabos have earned 70 AAA Diamonds, including the prestigious Five Diamond Award. Other esteemed international awards for services and facilities include one MICHELIN Star for Cocina de Autor restaurant in both Los Cabos and Riviera Maya, Virtuoso's Best Family Program, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for SE Spa, and TripAdvisor's Top Hotels in the World, among others. Offering unparalleled all-inclusive experiences, properties include Grand Velas Los Cabos, with dramatic ocean views and unique spaces infusing every area of the resort; Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit, which enjoys a long stretch of pristine beach and a dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Madre mountains; and Grand Velas Riviera Maya, offering a sophisticated resort experience in the Caribbean with jungle and beach settings. Velas Vallarta is a family-friendly resort in Puerto Vallarta, offering spacious suites, gourmet dining, and spa treatments with ocean and Sierra Madre views on 10 beachfront acres along Banderas Bay. Casa Velas is a boutique adults-only hotel located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course where guests have beach access at Táu Beach Club, a casual, relaxed atmosphere overlooking the ocean, with a jacuzzi, pool, delectable cuisine, and an expansive event space. Mar del Cabo, a boutique hotel on Mexico's Baja Peninsula, is the only European Plan property. Opened January 2024, Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos is a new 79-suite resort and concept in the all-inclusive space. Velas Resorts was built by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, Founding President of Velas Resorts. Juan Vela Ruiz is Chief Executive Officer of the company. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: www.velasmagazine.com.