A Riviera Nayarit resort is slated to be converted into the first all-inclusive Delta Hotels by Marriott resort in the world.*

Marriott International has signed an agreement to manage the 117-room Grand Matlali Hills Resort & Spa, located in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico.

Under the terms of the agreement, the property will undergo a significant renovation to meet the new all-inclusive brand extension concept and is anticipated to be rebranded and managed by Marriott in 2021. The resort is expected to be expanded to 300 rooms by 2023.

“We are excited to work with PB Puerto Bahia Residence, S.A. de C.V. to convert this property into the first all-inclusive Delta Hotels by Marriott hotel globally and bring the Delta Hotels by Marriott all-inclusive concept to our region,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, chief development officer, Caribbean and Latin America for Marriott International. “The long-awaited Delta Hotels by Marriott all-inclusive brand extension standards are now ready, and perfectly suited for conversions of full-service resorts, allowing our 142 million Marriott Bonvoy guests soon to experience this new concept.”

The Riviera Nayarit resort is located on a hillside in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. It is just 30 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport.

Once the conversion to the new Delta Hotels by Marriott all-inclusive resort concept is complete, the property will feature six food and beverage outlets, a spa, a fitness room and a beach club.

“We are excited to sign a Delta Hotels by Marriott all-inclusive resort and work with Marriott International to manage the property,” said Armando Vejar, CEO of PB Puerto Bahia Residences, S.A. de C.V. “By bringing the new concept and brand to Riviera Nayarit we hope to elevate the offering for visitors and attract a new segment of guests to the destination.”

Since 2014 Marriott has signed more than 10,000 conversion rooms to its brands, including Delta Hotels by Marriott Mexico City, signed in December 2019, and Elegant Hotels in Barbados, which the company acquired late last year.

*Please note this news item contains “forward-looking statements.”