Secrets Resorts & Spas
Every resort, ranked
Secrets is the adults-only anchor of Hyatt's Inclusive Collection (the former AMResorts/Apple Leisure portfolio), and its scale is the story: dozens of resorts across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Spain, all running the Unlimited-Luxury playbook (no wristbands, no dinner reservations, 24-hour room service, and premium pours as the default). Since the Hyatt acquisition, stays also earn and burn World of Hyatt points, which quietly makes Secrets the points-traveler's all-inclusive of choice.
Last reviewed July 2026 How we score
Photos: Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
That breadth cuts both ways. The best Secrets properties genuinely rival anyone; others coast on the brand name with dated rooms or crowded pools. The brand standard tells you the plan will be honest; it doesn't tell you the beach will be good. Our ranking below separates the standouts from the coasting, using real guest ratings and per-category scores.
- Guests
- Adults-only
- Where
- Mexico, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Spain
- Price positioning
- Mid to luxury (wide range)
- Signature
- Unlimited-Luxury: reservation-free dining, 24h room service
- Loyalty
- World of Hyatt points on every stay
- Nightly rates in our catalog
- $159–$261/night pp
Where Secrets scores strongest
Chain averages across the Secretsresorts we've scored.
Where Secrets operates
17 resorts mapped stars are five-star properties
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Secrets resorts, ranked
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
Secrets The Vine Cancun
Secrets Baby Beach Aruba
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
Secrets Bahia Real Resort & Spa
Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
Secrets Mallorca Villamil Resort & Spa
Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
Secrets Mirabel Cancun Resort & Spa
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
Secrets Aura Cozumel
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
Secrets Macao Beach Punta Cana
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
See where Secrets ranks
Book Secrets if
- Travelers who want maximum choice of destination within one trusted plan
- World of Hyatt members: points and status perks apply
- Couples who hate dinner reservations and wristbands on principle
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
World of Hyatt
Stays here earn World of Hyatt points (the same program as every Hyatt hotel) at a base of five points per eligible dollar, and you can redeem points for free all-inclusive nights at any Inclusive Collection resort. Because all-inclusive rates fold in food and drink, the earn on a week's stay is meaningfully larger than at a room-only hotel.
- Free-night redemptions at all-inclusive properties: points cover the whole package, not just the room
- Elite tiers (Discoverist → Globalist) add upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, and Globalist suite upgrades
- Points pool with regular Hyatt stays, so a work-travel balance can fund a beach week
Our takeOne of the strongest reasons to pick this brand family: if you already carry Hyatt status or points, an all-inclusive week both earns and burns unusually well.
Secrets, head-to-head
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Frequently asked questions
Which Secrets resort is the best?
The gap between the top and bottom of the portfolio is real. Our ranking above orders every Secrets property in our catalog by guest ratings and category scores; beach and rooms are where they differ most.
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.
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