Are the specialty restaurants included at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta. Secrets Unlimited-Luxury includes high-end à la carte restaurants and no-reservations dining.

Does Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta. Official Hyatt Secrets page states international top-shelf spirits are included.

Is room service included at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta?

Yes: room service is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta. Official Secrets page states 24-hour room service is included.

Is Wi-Fi free at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta. Official Secrets page states complimentary Wi-Fi is included.

Is the minibar included at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta?

Yes: in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta. Official Secrets page states minibars are refreshed daily.

Are spa treatments included at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa is promoted, but treatments are not evidenced as included.

Are airport transfers included at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Airport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; guests pay their own way, and the resort can arrange a private transfer for a fee or you can take a taxi for the roughly 15 minute ride from PVR.

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Mexico · Adults only · 5-star

Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta

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8.6 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on service and rooms

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Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta at a glance

Location: Puerto Vallarta
Guests: Adults only
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5 on Google3,943 reviews
Best months: Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Airport transfer: PVRAbout 15 minutes
Dining: 7 restaurants
Drinks: 5 bars

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Rooms & prices

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Latest tracker sample · USD

$237pp / night

$473 for two, sampled rate · checked Oct 11, 2026

Cheapest month we've seen: November, around $293 pp / night.

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Secrets Vallarta Bay is a true Secrets Unlimited-Luxury adults-only all-inclusive.
Its best fit is couples who want Puerto Vallarta access, ocean-view suites and Pacific beachfront without the Caribbean sargassum risk.
Hidden tips
Use the no-reservations dining flexibility, but check recent restaurant-open schedules after arrival.
Ask for a higher-floor ocean-view suite if view quality matters.
Things guests wish they had known
Every suite is marketed with ocean views, which is a major differentiator versus many Puerto Vallarta all-inclusives.
The Pacific beach setting has less sargassum risk than Cancún/Riviera Maya, but the water is not the same turquoise Caribbean style.
Guests who want a larger family-side scene can compare the connected Dreams Vallarta Bay next door.
Strengths from our research
True adults-only all-inclusive
All 271 suites marketed with ocean views
24-hour room service and refreshed minibar
Walkable Puerto Vallarta hotel-zone location
Other considerations from our research
Food and drink consistency varies
Pool lounger and pool-hours complaints
Pacific beach is not Caribbean-turquoise
Exact pool count needs Hyatt fact-sheet reconciliation

What guests say

Most loved

Ocean-view suites and spacious rooms
Friendly staff, pool service and butler-style support
Breakfast buffet, coffee shop and no-reservations dining
Adults-only beachfront location near Puerto Vallarta services

Most complained about

Food and drink consistency varies by restaurant and bar
Pool lounger management and early pool closing can frustrate guests
App or check-in communication can feel thin

From Reddit

Direct Reddit coverage is thinner than TripAdvisor/Expedia coverage, but Puerto Vallarta all-inclusive discussions generally position Secrets Vallarta Bay as a solid adults-only option with stronger room/service appeal than beach color.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Secrets Unlimited-Luxury includes high-end à la carte restaurants and no-reservations dining.
Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Official Hyatt Secrets page states international top-shelf spirits are included.
Room serviceIncluded
Official Secrets page states 24-hour room service is included.
Wi-FiIncluded
Official Secrets page states complimentary Wi-Fi is included.
In-room minibarIncluded
Official Secrets page states minibars are refreshed daily.

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa is promoted, but treatments are not evidenced as included.
Airport transfersCosts extra
Airport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; guests pay their own way, and the resort can arrange a private transfer for a fee or you can take a taxi for the roughly 15 minute ride from PVR.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Rooms and suites: 271

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.6 / 10How we score

Value: 8.1 out of 10
Service: 8.7 out of 10
Beach: 8.1 out of 10
Dining: 8.4 out of 10
Rooms: 8.7 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 8.2 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, pools & spa, nightlife, wellness, remote work and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta

12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

brand · reddit · expedia · official · tripadvisor · hyatt_secrets · apple_vacations · official_dining · justinpluslauren

The six that set the score

Value8.1

Service8.7

Beach8.1

Dining8.4

Rooms8.7

Pools & Spa8.2

And 6 more we track

Romance8.8

Luxury8.4

Nightlife8.4

Wellness8.2

Remote work8.0

Quiet7.2

Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, pools & spa, nightlife, wellness, remote work and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value8.1Medium confidence

Room Quality: 8.7
Included Scope: 8.8
Location Value: 8.2
Mixed Food Drink Feedback: 7.4

Method: All inclusive scope versus mixed food drink feedback analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 16, 2026

Service8.7High confidence

Pool Service: 8.6
Restaurant Service: 8.4
Staff Friendliness: 8.8
App Request Friction: 7.2

Method: Review platform service sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · ExpediaVerified Jul 16, 2026

Beach8.1Medium confidence

Swimmability: 7.8
Sand Water Color: 7.4
Beachfront Access: 8.6
Sargassum Absence: 9.2

Method: Pacific beachfront setting and guest beach sentiment analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · ExpediaVerified Jul 16, 2026

Dining8.4High confidence

Coffee Shop: 8.6
Breakfast Buffet: 8.7
Restaurant Variety: 8.5
Mixed Restaurant Consistency: 7.4

Method: Unlimited luxury dining and recent guest food sentiment analysisOfficial Dining · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Apple VacationsVerified Jul 16, 2026

Rooms8.7High confidence

Suite Size: 8.8
Ocean Views: 9.0
Condition Consistency: 8.1
Private Indoor Hot Tub: 8.6

Method: Official ocean view suite inventory and guest room sentiment analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 16, 2026

Pools & Spa8.2Medium confidence

Pool Hours: 7.2
Pool Service: 8.6
Swim Up Options: 8.2
Lounger Competition: 7.2

Method: Pool service swim up options and guest lounger sentiment analysisTripAdvisor · The TimesVerified Jul 16, 2026

Romance8.8High confidence

Beachfront: 8.6
Adults Only: 9.0
Ocean Views: 9.0
Room Service: 8.8

Method: Adults only ocean view suite and room service analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · ExpediaVerified Jul 16, 2026

Luxury8.4High confidence

Service: 8.7
Suite Product: 8.7
Included Scope: 8.8
Resort Age Drag: 7.6

Method: Secrets brand ocean view suites service and dining analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 16, 2026

Nightlife8.4Medium confidence

Bars Lounges: 8.2
Adults Only Energy: 8.2
Walkable Puerto Vallarta: 8.4

Method: Hotel zone walkability bars and evening energy analysisOfficial Dining · TripAdvisor · RedditVerified Jul 16, 2026

Wellness8.2Medium confidence

Spa: 8.2
Quiet: 7.2
Beachfront: 8.6
Room Service: 8.8

Method: Spa beach pool and room service recovery analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 16, 2026

Remote work8.0Medium confidence

Wifi: 8.2
Quiet: 7.2
Room Space: 8.7
Walkable Services: 8.2

Method: Wifi room service hotel zone services and suite space analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 16, 2026

Quiet7.2Medium confidence

Pool Noise: 7.2
Adults Only: 8.8
Hotel Zone Activity: 6.8
Ocean View Room Retreat: 8.2

Method: Adults only setting urban hotel zone and pool activity analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · RedditVerified Jul 16, 2026

What it does best

True adults-only all-inclusive
All 271 suites marketed with ocean views
24-hour room service and refreshed minibar
Walkable Puerto Vallarta hotel-zone location

Where it costs you

Food and drink consistency varies
Pool lounger and pool-hours complaints
Pacific beach is not Caribbean-turquoise
Exact pool count needs Hyatt fact-sheet reconciliation

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Everything we read on Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta

Brand Reddit Expedia OfficialTripadvisorHyatt Secrets Apple Vacations Official Dining Justinpluslauren

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.4 / 10

Places to eat: 7
Bars and lounges: 5

International · French · Seafood · Grill · Buffet · Coffee shop · Mexican

Barefoot Grill
Enjoy grilled specialties served pool side
Included in the plan
More about Barefoot Grill
Hours
Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Bordeaux
Savor the taste of French cuisine each evening at Bordeaux, serving delectable fare in a romantic, elegant setting including a wine cellar offering a variety of wine for your enjoyment Bordeaux’s wine cellar offers a semi-private dining section that can accommodate up to 42 guests. The warm and romantic atmosphere provides a unique dining experience with an extensive wine list – perfect for special occasions. Additional costs may apply.
Included in the plan
More about Bordeaux
Hours
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Dress code
Casual Elegance
Gohan Sushi Bar
Sushi Bar
Included in the plan
More about Gohan Sushi Bar
Hours
Open 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Manatees
Swim-up bar serving top-shelf spirits located at the infinity pool
Included in the plan
More about Manatees
Service
Bar
Hours
10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Market Café
International theme buffet offering 5 specialty stations Casual Elegance required for dinner
Included in the plan
More about Market Café
Hours
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Oceana
A wide variety of snack specialties for lunch and fresh, gourmet seafood specialties for dinner served beach front with spectacular ocean views *Lunch is for Preferred Club guests & UVC members only between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Casual Elegance required for dinner
Included in the plan
More about Oceana
Hours
Lunch* 12:00-4:30 p.m, Dinner 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Preferred Club Bar
Exclusive for Preferred Club guests, located in the Preferred Lounge
Included in the plan
More about Preferred Club Bar
Service
Bar
Hours
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Rendezvous
Enjoy a variety of premium cocktails while you watch the sunset from our wooden deck
Included in the plan
More about Rendezvous
Service
Bar
Hours
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Smoothie Bar
Smoothie and milkshake bar located at the pool area providing a variety of smoothies including detox, energy and nutritious shakes
Included in the plan
More about Smoothie Bar
Service
Bar
Hours
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sugar Reef
Poolside bar serving top-shelf spirits
Included in the plan
More about Sugar Reef
Service
Bar
Hours
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sweet Bites
Creperie & Ice Cream Bar
Included in the plan
More about Sweet Bites
Hours
Open 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Bay Café
Signature coffee shop serving fresh made coffee and pastries
Included in the plan
More about The Bay Café
Hours
Open 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Dining at sister resorts is available. Confirm the participating venues and terms for your stay.

On-site dining is described as reservation-free, with 24-hour room service. The Chef's Table is available at extra cost. Exchange access includes neighboring Dreams Vallarta Bay, whose venues are not counted here; Himitsu hibachi/teppanyaki there requires reservations.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta?

Rooms & suites

Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.

More room options (12)

Room categories at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Aspect
Junior Suite Garden View Room details for Junior Suite Garden View 34 units in this category.	Sleeps 3	581 ft²54 m²	Garden
Junior Suite Ocean View Room details for Junior Suite Ocean View 160 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	581 ft²54 m²	Ocean
Junior Suite Swim Out Room details for Junior Suite Swim Out 6 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	581 ft²54 m²	Garden
Preferred Club Junior Suite Garden View Room details for Preferred Club Junior Suite Garden View 26 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	624 ft²58 m²	Garden
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View Room details for Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View 31 units in this category.	Sleeps 3	624 ft²58 m²	Ocean
Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out Room details for Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out 4 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	624 ft²58 m²	Garden
Preferred Club Master Suite Swim Out Room details for Preferred Club Master Suite Swim Out 2 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	1,227 ft²114 m²	Garden
Preferred Club Master Suite Tropical View Swim Out Room details for Preferred Club Master Suite Tropical View Swim Out 1 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	1,227 ft²114 m²	Tropical
Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront Room details for Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront 3 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	1,227 ft²114 m²	Oceanfront
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Swim Out Room details for Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Swim Out 2 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	1,227 ft²114 m²	Oceanfront
Preferred Club Master Suite Partial Ocean View Room details for Preferred Club Master Suite Partial Ocean View 1 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	1,227 ft²114 m²	Ocean view
Presidential Suite Room details for Presidential Suite 1 units in this category.	Sleeps 2	1,808 ft²168 m²	Oceanfront

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

Take a dip into our ocean view Main Pool and shimmering Activity Pool. Guests can also relax in our two outdoor hot tubs. All of the pools contain chlorine. GOLF Guests at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta can play golf at nearby golf courses Marina Vallarta Golf Club and Vista Vallarta Club de Golf. Reach out to concierge for more information. Additional costs may apply

Pools 8.2

The beach itself

8.1beach score · medium confidence

Puerto Vallarta’s Pacific beach setting has much lower sargassum risk than the Caribbean; water is usually swimmable but can be less turquoise and sometimes more variable.

Moderate water, swimmable most days
Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Sargassum is rare here

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Nov to May

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Oct.

Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	80°F27°C	80°F27°C	80°F27°C	81°F27°C	85°F29°C	86°F30°C	88°F31°C	88°F31°C	87°F31°C	86°F30°C	84°F29°C	82°F28°C
Rain days	1 day	2 days	0 days	0 days	0 days	9 days	20 days	26 days	22 days	12 days	2 days	1 day
Verdict	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Wet	Wet	Wet	Wet	Wet	Best	Best

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Getting to Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta

Nearest airport: PVR · Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
Approximate transfer: 15 minutes
Transportation: A qualifying direct-booking offer includes shared round-trip transfers for up to two guests.

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Hotel transportation

A qualifying direct-booking offer includes shared round-trip transfers for up to two guests.

Check hotel transfer details

Shared transfers are included only when the offer applies; extra guests and private rides require a separate quote. No standalone transfer fare was verified.

Book a new resort-only stay of at least 4 nights through November 30, 2026, for travel October 6–December 20, 2026, on a Hyatt Inclusive Collection branded site. Hyatt.com and other sites do not qualify. Add the transfer during checkout and check that it appears on your confirmation. The offer is for US and Canadian markets, excludes group, corporate and travel-agent rates, and is subject to eligible rates and availability. Shared service operates 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and may make up to 3 stops; private or deluxe rides are excluded. Submit accurate flight details and confirm your pickup arrangements.

Hotel sources and checked date

Hotel transportation information Checked October 13, 2026