I went to this resort and stayed in the prefered club. Firstly all of the rooms on the top floors are prefered club rooms. These rooms include butler service as well as access to a prefered club lounge with snacks and premium alcohol. I drank most of my drinks from this bar either going to and from pool or to and from dinner which was mostly shots and margaritas made with Don Julio 70. You also get access to the prefered club pool and olio pictured in this video. For me this pool was more comfortable with more available seating and better food and drink service (including premium drinks). Personally I made regular use of all of the prefered club amenities and so this was well worth the added cost but milage may vary.
Look into Secrets Akumal. Very lush, not a concrete jungle, or something like this resort with Miami vibes. We want tropical, Caribbean feel, which is lacking in downtown Cancun.We loved Secrets Cap Cana in the DR!! The beach was amazing, lovely rooms, friendly staff, anout twenty minutes from the airport. For another all adult, all inclusive, in Cancun the Iberostar Grand Pariso knocks it out of the park. We were there around Christmas, and the level of service could not be beat.❤ Happy traveling!
Saving Chairs: on a recent cruise, there was a 30 minute hold/save time, for your lounger outside...then the staff would remove personal items, bag them, and bring them to lost and found... Pref. Club: we had a P.C. room last year in a different resort, as that was the only tower left to book in...not really worth it for us...we had a private bar...and a small mini buffet on the way out...but we have that anyways at the resort, without paying the upgrade.
I've stayed at Secrets 2x both times on the preferred level, and I'm not a member. You do, however, have access to the preferred lounge, the preferred pool ( no activities) it's great for anyone who likes a quiet and smaller setting, and each preferred level has a butler. All the staff there was fantastic and would love to go back. 100% recommended. O and one more thing if you want a real nice dinner ( and expensive) go off the resort about 5 minutes by car 15ish waking, to Harry's steak house and raw orster bar. The sevice is absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤ wonderful. You will have probably never have an experience like it. Also the preferred level as private check in.
...after paying $7000 for a week at an all inclusive resort, for me and hubs, I would have a hard time paying for a meal outside the resort, when it is included in my cost already!
@DH-qz2so completely understand. it was for my husband and mine anniversary. And he is about steak and seafood. I wanted to treat him to the experience. We did go to all the restaurants in the resort and loved them all.
We have preferred membership with all Secrets and the only thing that is a bigger difference is the better liquor and the Butler service. At the Vine we like the pools at the beach better than the one up top.
What month and year did you stay at Secrets? I stayed at Riviera area last May 2023, Royalton Hideaway. The water was not blue and I want a resort with blue water beach next February.
Stayed last November. The best part of the resort was our room. Has a corner master suite. Huge and amazing full windows that opened up to the ceiling. Best view or the city and ocean. Out of 11 all inclusive resorts I’ve stayed at was by the best room and we always get a master suite. Butlers was ok. Food was horrible. Pool seating was horrible.
People that have numerous couples and family staying there would take that room. We will be doing just that in November. Just because you didn't use all the things in the room doesn't mean other people don't. lol.
Absolutely! I called it out that it's a bit much for just two people. Not complaining! It was by far the best room we've stayed in. Thanks for watching :)
I went to this resort and stayed in the prefered club. Firstly all of the rooms on the top floors are prefered club rooms. These rooms include butler service as well as access to a prefered club lounge with snacks and premium alcohol. I drank most of my drinks from this bar either going to and from pool or to and from dinner which was mostly shots and margaritas made with Don Julio 70. You also get access to the prefered club pool and olio pictured in this video. For me this pool was more comfortable with more available seating and better food and drink service (including premium drinks). Personally I made regular use of all of the prefered club amenities and so this was well worth the added cost but milage may vary.
That’s very good to know! Thank you for sharing
Look into Secrets Akumal. Very lush, not a concrete jungle, or something like this resort with Miami vibes. We want tropical, Caribbean feel, which is lacking in downtown Cancun.We loved Secrets Cap Cana in the DR!! The beach was amazing, lovely rooms, friendly staff, anout twenty minutes from the airport. For another all adult, all inclusive, in Cancun the Iberostar Grand Pariso knocks it out of the park. We were there around Christmas, and the level of service could not be beat.❤ Happy traveling!
Thank you for the recommendation!
Saving Chairs: on a recent cruise, there was a 30 minute hold/save time, for your lounger outside...then the staff would remove personal items, bag them, and bring them to lost and found...
Pref. Club: we had a P.C. room last year in a different resort, as that was the only tower left to book in...not really worth it for us...we had a private bar...and a small mini buffet on the way out...but we have that anyways at the resort, without paying the upgrade.
Good to know! I’ve heard mixed things about PC
I've stayed at Secrets 2x both times on the preferred level, and I'm not a member. You do, however, have access to the preferred lounge, the preferred pool ( no activities) it's great for anyone who likes a quiet and smaller setting, and each preferred level has a butler. All the staff there was fantastic and would love to go back. 100% recommended. O and one more thing if you want a real nice dinner ( and expensive) go off the resort about 5 minutes by car 15ish waking, to Harry's steak house and raw orster bar. The sevice is absolutely ❤❤❤❤❤ wonderful. You will have probably never have an experience like it. Also the preferred level as private check in.
Thanks for the input! There’s great to know
...after paying $7000 for a week at an all inclusive resort, for me and hubs, I would have a hard time paying for a meal outside the resort, when it is included in my cost already!
@DH-qz2so completely understand. it was for my husband and mine anniversary. And he is about steak and seafood. I wanted to treat him to the experience. We did go to all the restaurants in the resort and loved them all.
We have preferred membership with all Secrets and the only thing that is a bigger difference is the better liquor and the Butler service. At the Vine we like the pools at the beach better than the one up top.
Great to know! Thank you
What time of year did you go? Also, did you have any issues with air conditioning?
We were there in March, and had no issues with AC!
Ok, perhaps a dumb questions but the drinks in the room fridge, is it free or do they charge?
Drinks in fridge are included and they restock it daily :)
I learned something new about this destination today, thanks.!
Awesome! Thanks for watching 🤝
What month and year did you stay at Secrets? I stayed at Riviera area last May 2023, Royalton Hideaway. The water was not blue and I want a resort with blue water beach next February.
We were there in March 2024, second half of the month. The weather was perfect!
I love to dance is there lots of places to dance
Yes! Big area for dancing in the piano area with live bands every night. Plus it turns into a club after 10pm
Meet you there?
Omg looks like the exact same room we had. Did u have anyone above you? If not then that was our room. So cool
We had a few floors above us
Is there seaweed on the beach in June?
Great question! I’m told the seaweed is usually not a problem and gets frequently cleaned off the beach
Preferred Honeymoon Ocean Front is pir favorite room.
That’s great! Thanks for watching
Stayed last November. The best part of the resort was our room. Has a corner master suite. Huge and amazing full windows that opened up to the ceiling. Best view or the city and ocean. Out of 11 all inclusive resorts I’ve stayed at was by the best room and we always get a master suite. Butlers was ok. Food was horrible. Pool seating was horrible.
Agree on food and pool seating. We had floors above us, so not the exact room. Beach was great too!
Complaint, Complaint, Complaint!!! And some more Complaint!!!! That's all I heard!
Might want to rewatch, lots of compliments too
People that have numerous couples and family staying there would take that room. We will be doing just that in November. Just because you didn't use all the things in the room doesn't mean other people don't. lol.
Absolutely! I called it out that it's a bit much for just two people. Not complaining! It was by far the best room we've stayed in. Thanks for watching :)