Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
Last verified July 2026. Value is the weakest mark at 8.1. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
No reservations, anywhere, ever
Official Secrets dining page says restaurants, bars and lounges are no-reservations-required, with 24-hour room service and Chef’s Table at extra cost; guests also commonly reference access to Dreams Vallarta Bay family-side venues.
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
The beach itself
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.
Who fits where at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
All 12 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 | Size | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite Garden View | Sleeps 3 | 581 ft²54 m² | Garden |
| Junior Suite Ocean View | Sleeps 2 | 581 ft²54 m² | Ocean |
| Junior Suite Swim Out | Sleeps 2 | 581 ft²54 m² | Garden |
| Preferred Club Junior Suite Garden View | Sleeps 2 | 624 ft²58 m² | Garden |
| Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View | Sleeps 3 | 624 ft²58 m² | Ocean |
| Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out | Sleeps 2 | 624 ft²58 m² | Garden |
| Preferred Club Master Suite Swim Out | Sleeps 2 | 1,227 ft²114 m² | Garden |
| Preferred Club Master Suite Tropical View Swim Out | Sleeps 2 | 1,227 ft²114 m² | Tropical |
| Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront | Sleeps 2 | 1,227 ft²114 m² | Oceanfront |
| Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front Swim Out | Sleeps 2 | 1,227 ft²114 m² | Oceanfront |
| Preferred Club Master Suite Partial Ocean View | Sleeps 2 | 1,227 ft²114 m² | Ocean view |
| Presidential Suite | Sleeps 2 | 1,808 ft²168 m² | Oceanfront |
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
The dining, in outline
Counts and cuisines from the resort's own pages. We have not verified this property restaurant by restaurant yet, so we are not going to print a list that says nothing.
- Places to eat
- 13
- Bars and lounges
- 7
International, French, Seafood, Grill, Buffet, Coffee shop, Mexican
No reservations needed anywhere.
Guests can dine at sister resorts nearby.
Official Secrets dining page says restaurants, bars and lounges are no-reservations-required, with 24-hour room service and Chef’s Table at extra cost; guests also commonly reference access to Dreams Vallarta Bay family-side venues.
Before you book
Seven things the research turned up about Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta that the brochure does not say, from 12,830 guest reviews read end to end.
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.
Most loved
4 themes- 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
3 themes- 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
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.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
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- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
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Nov to May
Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Jun to Oct.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 80 degrees Fahrenheit | 80 degrees Fahrenheit | 80 degrees Fahrenheit | 81 degrees Fahrenheit | 85 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 88 degrees Fahrenheit | 87 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| 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 |
Getting there
15 minutes from PVR
- Nearest airport
- PVR · Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport
- Transfer
- 15 min · costs extra
- Address
- David Alfaro Siqueiros 164, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, Puerto Vallarta, Zona Hotelera, Las Glorias, 48333 Jalisco, Jal., Mexico
- Phone
- +52 322 226 2900
The ride from PVR 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.
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
Who it suits
Three of the 12 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into PVR, 15 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.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
12 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 6 more we track
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
Service8.7High confidence
- Pool Service
- 8.6
- Restaurant Service
- 8.4
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.8
- App Request Friction
- 7.2
Beach8.1Medium confidence
- Swimmability
- 7.8
- Sand Water Color
- 7.4
- Beachfront Access
- 8.6
- Sargassum Absence
- 9.2
Dining8.4High confidence
- Coffee Shop
- 8.6
- Breakfast Buffet
- 8.7
- Restaurant Variety
- 8.5
- Mixed Restaurant Consistency
- 7.4
Rooms8.7High confidence
- Suite Size
- 8.8
- Ocean Views
- 9.0
- Condition Consistency
- 8.1
- Private Indoor Hot Tub
- 8.6
Pools & Spa8.2Medium confidence
- Pool Hours
- 7.2
- Pool Service
- 8.6
- Swim Up Options
- 8.2
- Lounger Competition
- 7.2
Romance8.8High confidence
- Beachfront
- 8.6
- Adults Only
- 9.0
- Ocean Views
- 9.0
- Room Service
- 8.8
Luxury8.4High confidence
- Service
- 8.7
- Suite Product
- 8.7
- Included Scope
- 8.8
- Resort Age Drag
- 7.6
Nightlife8.4Medium confidence
- Bars Lounges
- 8.2
- Adults Only Energy
- 8.2
- Walkable Puerto Vallarta
- 8.4
Wellness8.2Medium confidence
- Spa
- 8.2
- Quiet
- 7.2
- Beachfront
- 8.6
- Room Service
- 8.8
Remote work8.0Medium confidence
- Wifi
- 8.2
- Quiet
- 7.2
- Room Space
- 8.7
- Walkable Services
- 8.2
Quiet7.2Medium confidence
- Pool Noise
- 7.2
- Adults Only
- 8.8
- Hotel Zone Activity
- 6.8
- Ocean View Room Retreat
- 8.2
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
Everything we read on Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningSecrets Unlimited-Luxury includes high-end à la carte restaurants and no-reservations dining. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial Hyatt Secrets page states international top-shelf spirits are included. | Included |
| Room serviceOfficial Secrets page states 24-hour room service is included. | Included |
| Wi-FiOfficial Secrets page states complimentary Wi-Fi is included. | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial Secrets page states minibars are refreshed daily. | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa is promoted, but treatments are not evidenced as included. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersAirport 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. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
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