Riviera Mayan All-Inclusive Resorts
Secrets Resorts
The Secrets Resort properties are located along the Riviera Mayan coast a short distance from exciting Playa del Carmen and is approximately a 25 to 40-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport. There are three properties--Secrets Capri, Secrets Marona Beach and Secrets Silversands. These properties are all adults only and all-inclusive. These resorts are top notch and one of our favorite resort chains. It is intimate in its size and the staff is extremely personable and accommodating. The food is spectacular. The best part about this resort is that you don't have to wear those pesky wrist bands or make reservations to eat. You also had unlimited access to towels and bottled water. We loved this aspect of the Secrets Resort properties.
We have visited the Secrets Capri and Silversands resorts but have not been to the Marona Beach resort yet. Marona Beach has the reputations for having the best beach. We loved Secrets Capri because of its intimate feel, impeccable service and wonderful food. The beach was lovely with padded chairs and plently of shade. The pools provided free access to pool mats which was very convenient in the hot riviera sun. For more detailed information about the resort, please visit their Secrets Capri website.
Secrets Silversands is also a very nice resort with similar features as the other resorts. This resort is more modern in appearance and style with whitewashed rooms and chrome fixtures. It has less of a Mexican feel but better entertainment than Capri. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean was also a lovely feature. For more details, please visit Secrets Silversands website.
We have visited the Secrets Capri and Silversands resorts but have not been to the Marona Beach resort yet. Marona Beach has the reputations for having the best beach. We loved Secrets Capri because of its intimate feel, impeccable service and wonderful food. The beach was lovely with padded chairs and plently of shade. The pools provided free access to pool mats which was very convenient in the hot riviera sun. For more detailed information about the resort, please visit their Secrets Capri website.
Secrets Silversands is also a very nice resort with similar features as the other resorts. This resort is more modern in appearance and style with whitewashed rooms and chrome fixtures. It has less of a Mexican feel but better entertainment than Capri. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean was also a lovely feature. For more details, please visit Secrets Silversands website.
Excellence Playa Mujeres Resort and Spa
Excellence Riviera Cancun is only 12 miles from Cancun International Airport, and 1 mile from the picturesque village of Puerto Morelos. Excellence Riviera Cancun is a luxury all inclusive resort and spa in the classic Mediterranean style of stucco, tile and marble. It is an adults-only resort situated on two miles of powdery white sand beach, in a resort environment that houses an inland marina, world-class spa, and a spectacular Greg Norman signature golf course. The unique feature of the Excellence Resort is the full size beds located on the beach for couples to lounge and enjoy. If you enjoy the alcoholic spirits, the house liquor is some of the best. Excellence also has a fantastic martini bar with a large variety of all types of martinis. The entertainment is very good; especially the evening buffet we had on the beach with the live band and dancing.
Aventura Spa Palace
Aventura Spa Palace is definitely a palatial resort. In fact, this property is so large that you need a golf cart to get from location to location. The unique aspect of this spa that we loved was the room. Our room was equipped with state of the art electronics and also included a wall dispenser of premium liquor for your disposal. The rooms also had a huge jacuzzi overlooking the balcony. We loved this and enjoyed it every night with champagne.The beach is limited but the inland lagoon is really neat and a fun place to wind surf or kayak. To access the official website, click here Aventura Spa Palace.
Barcelo Resort and Spa in Cabo
The Barcelo Resort and Spa in Cabo is a new property located in San Jose/Cabo. It is smaller than the other Barcelo properties located in Playa del Carmen with only one hotel on the property. Usually beaches in Cabo are not feet friendly and uncomfortable to walk on; however, the beaches at this resort were great. The sand was soft with lots of walkable beach. The water was not too cold to swim in however it was quite rough.
The service was marginal but I think the main reason is the poor economy. Several resorts have cut back on staff and services. In fact, only three of the five a la carte restaurants were open. The food was marginal. The best part about this property were the beaches.
The service was marginal but I think the main reason is the poor economy. Several resorts have cut back on staff and services. In fact, only three of the five a la carte restaurants were open. The food was marginal. The best part about this property were the beaches.