Barefoot Grill
Enjoy the sea breeze in a relaxed atmosphere near to the pool area while savoring our light lunch specialties, serving sandwiches, hamburgers, hotdogs, snacks and more
Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Dress: Casual
Five starAdults onlyMexico
Secrets The Vine Cancun
The Palmprint
8.8 out of 10
Six fronds, six scores ·
Fly into
CUN · 20 min
Dining
8 places to eat
Best months
Nov – May
Guests say
4.5 out of 5 on Google · 7,700
Price band 1 of 4: Under $350 pp / night
Value8.0 out of 10
Service8.8 out of 10
Beach8.7 out of 10
Dining8.4 out of 10
Rooms8.9 out of 10
Pools & Spa8.2 out of 10
Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 8.0. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
16venues · 8 restaurants, 1 buffet, 7 bars
No reservations, anywhere, ever
International buffet · Asian · Italian · Mexican · Mediterranean · Seafood · Steakhouse · Cafe · Wine-focused dining
Food 8.4
Pools & waterplay
3pools
Tripadvisor and official property descriptions identify three pools; the resort is more beach-and-design focused than waterpark focused.
Pools 8.2
The beach itself
8.7beach score · high confidence
Hotel Zone beachfront with turquoise water and strong views; seasonal sargassum and surf conditions should be checked close to travel.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
- Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Rooms & suites
Who fits where at Secrets The Vine Cancun
All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Partial Ocean View King | Sleeps 2 | 1 bedroom | Partial ocean |
| Deluxe Ocean View Double | Sleeps 3 | 1 bedroom | Ocean |
| Preferred Club Deluxe Ocean View Double | Sleeps 3 | 1 bedroom | Partial ocean |
| Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front | Not published | 1 bedroom | Oceanfront |
| Preferred Club The Vine Suite Two Bedroom | Not published | 2 bedrooms | Lagoon and Caribbean Sea |
| Preferred Club Presidential Suite Two Bedroom | Not published | 2 bedrooms | Ocean and lagoon2 baths |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 3 max
Every table on property
The dining, restaurant by restaurant
What is open, when, and whether it is in your plan or costs extra.
In your plan
15Covered by the all-inclusive rate.
Barracuda
Enjoy a delicious exotic cocktails & beer on the beach area while taking a sun bath
Bar · 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Bluewater Grill
Enjoy the distinguish ambience indoor or outdoor and a fine dining menu with grill & steak specialties prepared with a unique touch
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. · Dress: Casual EleganceDragons
Elegant, eclectic fine dining celebrating the distinctive flavors found in the Far East Sushi Bar with our Chef´s creations
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. · Dress: Casual EleganceHalf Time
Offering draft beer, snacks, finger foods, signature hamburgers and more, 14 42 inch flat screen TV´s
Bar · 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.Manatees
Guests can enjoy tropical drinks & beer overlooking the ocean and pool area
Bar · 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Market Café
Enjoy an international cuisine in a lively and casual atmosphere, offering breakfast and lunch while you enjoy the magnificent ocean view* Serving authentic à la carte Mexican gourmet-style favorites for dinner Casual Elegance required for dinner
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Lunch 12 :30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. · Dress: CasualNebbiolo
Indoor & outdoor dining in a Modern Italian décor, Antipasta Bar and stone pizza oven where you will be able to enjoy the classic Italian specialties and the creations of our chef
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. · Dress: Casual EleganceOlio
Flavors from Tunisia, Morocco, Greece and Spain prepared fresh daily by our master chefs Panoramic view to the Nichupte Lagoon Casual Elegance required for dinner Bar area capacity: 27 Restaurant capacity: 73
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. · Dress: CasualRed Vine Piano Bar
We proudly present the essence of our Red Vine Piano Bar, where you can enjoy a great variety of national & international wines as suggested by our sommelier Sleek, sumptuous, and modern-rich parquet floors, lush carpeting, custom sconces and an intimate lighted dance floor with soft live music
Bar · 6:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (temporarily 11pm close)Sea Salt Grill
Presenting the best of Peruvian cooking, enjoy exquisite plates from Lima with a pre-Hispanic gourmet touch. Enjoy our catch of the day Casual Elegance required for dinner
Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. · Dress: CasualSugar Reef
Guests can enjoy elegant cocktails & beer overlooking the ocean and pool area
Bar · 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.The Vine Bazaar: The Vine Bar
The Wine Cellar Bar features a Mexican handcrafted wood table with seating for up to 14 guests, and sommelier-led tastings of some of the world’s finest wine collections
Bar · 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Vine Bazaar: The Vine Café
Enjoy premium coffee and snacks in a casual and relaxed atmosphere and late night bites
24 hoursThe Vine Bazaar: The Vine Lounge and Terrace Bar
Guests can enjoy elegant cocktails at The Vine Lounge overlooking the ocean, and savour tropical drinks & beer
Bar · 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (temporarily 11pm close)
Venues, hours, and what is included come from the resort's own pages and can change by season. Guest verdicts are drawn from recent reviews. Confirm anything that will make or break your trip when you book.
The research file · Secrets The Vine Cancun
Before you book
Ten things the research turned up about Secrets The Vine Cancun that the brochure does not say.
Secrets The Vine Cancun is a true adults-only all-inclusive resort.
The strongest fit is couples who want modern tower-style rooms, ocean views, wine programming and reliable all-inclusive dining.
The resort has no-reservation dining, 24-hour room service and daily minibar refills.
Preferred Club adds value mostly for upgraded rooms, lounge access and a quieter/premium feel.
Hidden tips
Use the live beach cams or recent reviews to check seaweed before travel.
Book ocean-view categories because views are one of the property's core strengths.
Ask about golf add-on fees before assuming complimentary green fees mean a fully free round.
Things guests wish they had known
The resort is a vertical tower, not a sprawling garden resort.
Preferred Club is best justified by room category and quieter spaces rather than dining alone.
Beach conditions can vary seasonally.
Most loved
4 themes- Modern rooms and ocean views
- Adults-only atmosphere
- Food variety and presentation
- Wine theme and tastings
Most complained about
4 themes- Preferred Club value debate
- Occasional maintenance issues
- Pool chair pressure
- Seasonal seaweed
From Reddit
Sentiment: Split
Recent Reddit feedback is broadly positive on rooms, buffet, specialty dining and clean beach, while noting Preferred Club value questions and occasional maintenance or chair-pressure issues.
What it costs
The rate, and where to check it
A checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. Here is the stay we price.
7
nights per sample
2
adults sharing
Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
$168pp / night
$335 for two, all in · checked 24 Aug
Cheapest month we've seen: November, around $168 pp / night.
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Best time to visit
Nov to May
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Oct. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 6 Octobers sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Beryl in 2024.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 93 degrees Fahrenheit | 91 degrees Fahrenheit | 90 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 4 days | 3 days | 2 days | 2 days | 6 days | 10 days | 8 days | 8 days | 12 days | 11 days | 5 days | 4 days |
| hurricane odds | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 7 | 1 in 6 | under 1 in 10 | under 1 in 10 |
| Verdict | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Wet | Best | Best |
Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Cancún · Riviera Maya, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works
Getting there
20 minutes from CUN
- Nearest airport
- CUN · Cancun International Airport
- Transfer
- 20 min · costs extra
- Address
- Boulevard Kukulcan Km. 14.5 Retorno del Rey Lote 38 + 38-b, Blvd. Kukulcan, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico
- Phone
- +52 998 848 9400
Airport transferAffiliate · commission at no cost to you
The ride from CUN is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
20Minutes by car
CUNCancun International AirportResort
Before you fly
Mexico
- Language
- Spanish (English at resorts)
- Currency
- Mexican peso; USD widely accepted
- Power
- 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airport
- Cancún (CUN)
- Flight time
- ~2–4.5h from the US
The vibe
Who it suits
Romance9.0
Remote work8.3
Quiet7.8
Three of the 11 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Secrets The Vine Cancun; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into CUN, 20 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $282.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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How we scored Secrets The Vine Cancun
11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 19 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
reddit · expedia · mapcarta · official · media_times · tripadvisor · official_rooms · official_dining · media_cntraveler · official_activities
The six that set the score
Value8.0
Service8.8
Beach8.7
Dining8.4
Rooms8.9
Pools & Spa8.2
And 5 more we track
Romance9.0
Luxury8.8
Remote work8.3
Quiet7.8
Nightlife7.7
Confidence is high across the board except value, pools & spa, remote work, quiet and nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.0Medium confidence
- Beach Score
- 8.7
- Restaurant Count
- 9.0
- All Inclusive Depth
- 9.2
- Preferred Club Value Debate
- 6.8
Method: Inclusion depth vs price and preferred club tradeoffHyatt · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · The TimesVerified 19 July 2026
Service8.8High confidence
- Positive Service Signal
- 8.8
- Expedia Staff Score 10 Scale
- 9.4
- Maintenance Friction Penalty
- 7.0
Method: Review platform and recent guest synthesisExpedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · HyattVerified 19 July 2026
Beach8.7High confidence
- Swimmability
- 8.5
- View Quality
- 9.1
- Beachfront Support
- 1.0
- Seasonal Sargassum Risk
- 6.8
Method: Beachfront location and guest synthesisHyatt · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · MapcartaVerified 19 July 2026
Dining8.4High confidence
- A La Carte Count
- 5.0
- Restaurant Count
- 9.0
- Guest Food Signal
- 8.4
- No Reservations Support
- 1.0
Method: Official dining inventory and guest synthesisofficial_dining · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · The TimesVerified 19 July 2026
Rooms8.9High confidence
- Room Count
- 497.0
- Suite Count
- 217.0
- Modern Room Signal
- 8.9
- Two Bedroom Suite Support
- 1.0
Method: Official room inventory and guest synthesisofficial_rooms · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · Condé Nast TravelerVerified 19 July 2026
Pools & Spa8.2Medium confidence
- Pool Count
- 3.0
- Adult Pool Signal
- 8.4
- Chair Pressure Penalty
- 6.8
Method: Pool inventory and guest synthesisTripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit · HyattVerified 19 July 2026
Romance9.0High confidence
- Room Score
- 8.9
- Beach Score
- 8.7
- Wine Theme Signal
- 9.0
- Adults Only Support
- 1.0
Method: Adults only beach dining and room synthesisHyatt · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Reddit · The TimesVerified 19 July 2026
Luxury8.8High confidence
- Room Score
- 8.9
- Star Rating
- 5.0
- Service Score
- 8.8
- Preferred Club Support
- 1.0
Method: Rooms dining service and brand synthesisHyatt · official_rooms · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Condé Nast TravelerVerified 19 July 2026
Remote work8.3Medium confidence
- Free Wifi Support
- 1.0
- Adult Only Support
- 1.0
- Laptop Workspace Support
- 1.0
- Soundproofed Room Support
- 1.0
Method: Workspace wifi soundproofing and room synthesisExpedia · official_roomsVerified 19 July 2026
Quiet7.8Medium confidence
- Adults Only Support
- 1.0
- Pool Crowding Penalty
- 6.8
- Soundproofed Rooms Support
- 1.0
- Hotel Zone Activity Penalty
- 7.0
Method: Adult only and tower layout synthesisHyatt · Expedia · Tripadvisor · RedditVerified 19 July 2026
Nightlife7.7Medium confidence
- Bar Count
- 6.0
- Hotel Zone Access
- 8.0
- Party Resort Penalty
- 6.8
- Live Entertainment Support
- 1.0
Method: Bar entertainment and hotel zone access synthesisHyatt · official_dining · Tripadvisor · RedditVerified 19 July 2026
What it does best
- Strong adults-only Cancun Hotel Zone location.
- Large modern rooms with balconies.
- No-reservation dining model.
- Strong review volume and sentiment.
Where it costs you
- Tower-style design is less intimate than a low-rise beach resort.
- Seasonal seaweed can affect the beach.
- Some recent guests mention maintenance or room-service friction.
- Exact main-entrance coordinates need manual confirmation.
Room intelligence
- Rooms To Avoid
- Lower Preferred Club expectations if choosing it only for foodRecent Reddit feedback is positive overall but debates Preferred Club value and mentions isolated maintenance issues.
- Best Value Room
- Deluxe Ocean View DoubleBest balance of view, included benefits and cost without the Preferred Club premium.
- Best Room Category
- Preferred Club The Vine Suite Two BedroomBest fit for adults traveling together who want the top-floor two-bedroom layout, butler service and Preferred Club benefits.
Everything we read on Secrets The Vine Cancun
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What's actually included
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Secrets The Vine Cancun, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningUnlimited-Luxury includes limitless gourmet dining. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial Hyatt page states top-shelf spirits are part of Unlimited-Luxury. | Included |
| Room serviceOfficial and OTA sources support 24-hour room service. | Included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial sources state daily refreshed minibar. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa facilities and treatments are offered, but treatments are not evidenced as included. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersAirport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; private transfers can be arranged through the concierge or booked separately at the guest's own cost. | Costs extra |
| Tipping & gratuitiesUnlimited-Luxury model typically includes gratuities; verify exceptions for spa and private services.Per the resort, not yet verified | Tips included |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Group travel
Taking a group to Secrets The Vine Cancun
Best for adult groups, couples and wine-themed celebrations rather than high-party nightlife.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Nightlife
- Low-key, quiet by late evening
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