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Secrets Resorts & Spas

The adults-only chain, explained

16 resorts ranked across 5 countries. Average guest rating 4.5 from 45,726 reviews.

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Secrets is the adults-only anchor of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection (the former AMResorts/Apple Leisure portfolio), and its scale is the story: open resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Costa Rica and Spain, plus two in Montego Bay, Jamaica, closed since Hurricane Melissa, with Unlimited-Luxury dining and drinks at its all-inclusive properties. Check the property’s meal plan, specialty-dining reservation exceptions and paid extras; European properties can offer different board plans. World of Hyatt members can earn points on eligible paid stays and redeem awards at participating properties, subject to program terms.

Last reviewed July 2026 How we score

Beachfront bar with a thatched palapa roof, white columns, and wooden counter on the sand at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa.Thatched-roof beach bar with wooden structure and bar seating at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, with palm trees and lounge chairs on white sand.Sunset over turquoise lagoon at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun with lounge chairs, palm trees, and whitewashed resort buildings.Aerial view of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres showing turquoise pools, palm trees, beachfront bungalows, and Caribbean Sea.

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Quality varies more across Secrets than across most chains. Some resorts rival the best adults-only properties anywhere; others have dated rooms or crowded pools. The Top 5 below and the full ranked list on the Secrets resorts page show which is which, from guest ratings and category scores.

Quick facts

Guests
Adults-only
Where
Mexico, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Spain
Price positioning
Mid to luxury (wide range)
Signature
Unlimited-Luxury dining and drinks (some exceptions)
Loyalty
World of Hyatt points on eligible stays

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Secrets in two minutes

The case for

Book Secrets if

  • Travelers who want maximum choice of destination within one trusted plan
  • World of Hyatt members: points and status perks apply
  • Couples comparing adults-only resorts, with dining rules checked property by property
The caveats

Know before you book

  • Quality varies more across the portfolio than at smaller chains; rank the specific property, not the brand
  • Preferred Club is a meaningful upsell at busy resorts; budget for it or pick a quieter property

Sounds like your kind of trip? Compare every open Secrets resort side by side.Compare Secrets resorts

Where Secrets scores strongest

8.9/10
Romance
8.7/10
Luxury
8.6/10
Pools
8.6/10
Service

Chain averages across the Secretsresorts we've scored.

Where Secrets operates

Map of Secrets resort locations

16 resorts mapped stars are five-star properties

Compare every Secrets resort on this map, ranked

Weighing where to go? The country guides cover weather, safety, entry rules, and how the areas differ.

Aruba guideCosta Rica guideDominican Republic guideMexico guideSpain guide

See where Secrets ranks

Secrets resorts featured in each ranking. Explore the full lists to compare across brands.

Beachfront bar with a thatched palapa roof, white columns, and wooden counter on the sand at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa.

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Thatched-roof beach bar with wooden structure and bar seating at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, with palm trees and lounge chairs on white sand.

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Sunset over turquoise lagoon at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun with lounge chairs, palm trees, and whitewashed resort buildings.

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Secrets Moxché Playa del Carmen

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Aerial view of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres showing turquoise pools, palm trees, beachfront bungalows, and Caribbean Sea.

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World of Hyatt
Loyalty program

World of Hyatt

World of Hyatt members earn five Base Points per eligible US dollar on eligible paid stays at participating Secrets properties. Award stays are available at participating properties, subject to availability and the applicable award terms.

  • 5×

    Points per eligible dollar

    Five Base Points per eligible US dollar on qualifying paid stays at participating properties.

  • Awards

    Points can be redeemed for eligible all-inclusive awards at participating properties.

  • Status

    Elite benefits depend on the property, tier, rate and program terms; upgrades and late checkout are not universally guaranteed.

  • One balance

    Eligible Hyatt hotel and resort stays use the same World of Hyatt points balance.

Booking eligibility and program details

Booking channel and rate matter. Hyatt’s terms exclude third-party online retailer rates, traditional wholesale rates and bundled airfare-and-room packages from eligible rates. An Expedia link or an advisor booking does not by itself establish points eligibility; confirm the exact rate and channel before booking.

Secrets, head-to-head

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Secrets vs Breathless

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You want a calmer couples trip or an anniversary escape.

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Pool parties, DJs, and a social scene are part of the plan.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Secrets resort is the best?

Michelle's Pick is Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa. Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya has the highest overall score. All 16 open, scored Secrets resorts are ranked on the Secrets resorts page, with a short chooser for beach, atmosphere, airport transfer and room. See every Secrets resort, ranked.

Do Secrets resorts earn Hyatt points?

Yes. Secrets is part of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection, so stays booked through eligible channels earn World of Hyatt points, and you can redeem points for free nights at all-inclusive award rates.

Is Secrets Preferred Club worth it?

It depends on the resort. Cap Cana's Club adds a private pool and beach area, Moxché's adds a rooftop pool, and Akumal's adds no Club-only pool or beach. Price the gap between a standard and a Club quote for the same dates before you decide. Compare Preferred Club at four Secrets resorts.

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Top 5 Secrets resorts

The first 5 on the full list. Michelle's Picks come first as personal recommendations; the remaining open, scored resorts follow by overall score, then guest ratings.

  1. Beachfront bar with a thatched palapa roof, white columns, and wooden counter on the sand at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa.

    Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

    Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
    Five-star, adults-only4.6 guest rating (501)Palmprint 9.1/10From $457/night pp

    An adults-only Secrets on one of the Dominican Republic's best beaches at Cap Cana, eight specialty restaurants, swim-out suites, and an on-site spa with treatments charged separately. Grown-up and romantic without tipping into stuffy. A reliable couples' pick. Best December through May.

  2. Thatched-roof beach bar with wooden structure and bar seating at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, with palm trees and lounge chairs on white sand.

    Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

    Akumal, Mexico
    Five-star, adults-only4.6 guest rating (4,991)Palmprint 9.3/10From $254/night pp

    Secrets Akumal is an adults-only resort of 434 suites on Akumal Beach, and the beach is why it scores 9.3 with us. The water is calm, the reef is close enough to snorkel from the sand, and this is turtle habitat, so the local rules about sunscreen and distance are worth reading before you swim. Sargassum still reaches this coast most springs and summers, which is the one thing the resort cannot manage for you. Inside, the model is Hyatt's Unlimited-Luxury and it needs no interpreting: nine restaurants covering French, Italian, Asian, seafood and Mexican, seven bars, and generally walk-in dining; Himitsu Teppanyaki tables require reservations, so confirm current arrangements with the resort. Room service runs 24 hours, the minibar is refreshed daily, top-shelf spirits are poured, and taxes and gratuities are in the rate. Three pools are split by mood, an infinity pool, a social pool and a quiet one, with two hot tubs and a swim-up bar between them. Guests grumble mildly about waiting to be seated at dinner and about food that is very good without being extraordinary. The spa is charged, and so are the transfers. Our samples put a night between 467 and 507 dollars for two, which is a fair price for this stretch of coast and better value than the same money buys in the Cancun hotel zone. Cancun airport is about seventy-five minutes away, so build the transfer into the day rather than the afternoon. Preferred Club buys a better breakfast and a private area. Book this one for the reef and the calm, not for a late night.

  3. Sunset over turquoise lagoon at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun with lounge chairs, palm trees, and whitewashed resort buildings.

    Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun

    Riviera Maya, Mexico
    Five-star, adults-only4.7 guest rating (4,753)Palmprint 9.1/10From $289/night pp
  4. Aerial view of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres showing turquoise pools, palm trees, beachfront bungalows, and Caribbean Sea.

    Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres

    Costa Mujeres, Mexico
    Five-star, adults-only4.5 guest rating (1,140)Palmprint 9.1/10From $317/night pp
  5. Modern lounge area with white seating, hanging chairs, and infinity pool overlooking palm trees and tropical beach at Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana.

    Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana

    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
    Five-star, adults-only4.4 guest rating (4,690)Palmprint 8.9/10From $226/night pp

11 more open, scored Secrets resorts follow on the full list, with a short chooser and 3 not open now.See all 16 ranked

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