40 minutes west of Puerto Vallarta lies an opulent hideaway with rooftop infinity swimming pools, a secret seaside even friends did not find out about, caviar for breakfast, and attentive butler service from the get-go — textbook 5-star luxurious.
Check-in was a breeze because of pleasant workers who genuinely appeared joyful to welcome you. Many of them have labored right here for the reason that resort’s inception in 2021.
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Plus, wristbands aren’t wanted for the all-inclusive perks. Grab piña coladas from Manatee’s swim-up bar, order recent tacos street-food type, or play a spherical or two of pickleball, no questions requested.
Sharing 12 acres, Hyatt’s Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort is arguably the higher half in comparison with Dreams.
You see, Secrets boasts the ‘adults-only’ facet versus Dreams’ floatie-filled swimming pools and undesirable splash zones for these of us who simply need to calm down poolside with a very good learn and ice chilly cerveza.
For the report, Dreams’ friends aren’t speculated to enterprise over to the Secrets facet, however it might be enforced extra. Aforementioned Manatee’s was my idyllic hideaway all-but-guaranteed to be a child-free haven.
As Riviera Nayarit’s 200-mile sprawl of gorgeous shoreline is destined to be change into Mexico’s new trip hotspot this summer time with the first-ever flight from the U.S., make Secrets your best choice.
With the most effective all-around service I’ve acquired in all my travels in Mexico, I promise you will not remorse it.
Impeccable Service: Expert Staff And A Butler At Your Fingertips
Maybe that is unrelatable to most, however I’m going by a Chai section, guys. And it is all because of the professional baristas at Coco Cafe & Gelato (open 24 hours), who even for a choosy espresso palate like mine, whipped up a few of the greatest morning gasoline I’ve had on trip since many resorts supply what’s basically coffee-flavored water to save lots of a reasonably peso.
The greatest technique to begin your day at Secrets is by going downstairs to Coco’s and fueling up with a home made latte (my favourite being the Chai Latte) and feasting on the Market Cafe’s legendary breakfast buffet, providing made-to-order omelettes with recent eggs from the on-site hen home, an array of genuine Mexican delicacies, and even caviar to high it off.
While I want to get off the bed and go splorin’, as beneficiant and diligent as my assigned butler Joaquin was, I’m positive you’d have a espresso concoction of your alternative hand-delivered to your door if requested.
Your private butler is there to make sure a seamless and enjoyable trip. Here’s how he may also help you unwind by caring for the little issues:
Schedule dinner reservations
Schedule spa providers
Restock the mini fridge
Book a personal poolside cabana
Arrange Amstar transportation to the airport or close by seaside cities, corresponding to Sayulita (a should!)
But wanna know a secret trick?
Typically, all you need to do to order room service is scan a QR code in your room, choose from an in depth menu of obtainable gadgets, select a timeframe, and you’ll obtain a cellphone name when your order is on the way in which.
Given there are 699 rooms mixed between Secrets and Dreams, room service orders can change into understandably overloaded, however not with my man Joaquin.
One easy request by way of WhatsApp and subsequent factor I do know I’m chowing down on pizza and wings within the consolation of my heavenly King-size mattress.
Surf, Kayak & Eat Seaside — Or Visit The Resort’s Secret Beach
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There’s a purpose Secrets left the phrase “beach” out of their official title. The water could also be crystal clear, however it’s too rocky to swim.
And for those who thought stepping on a LEGO was dangerous, there have been a number of warnings of sea urchins lurking.
The seaside views are spectacular, particularly from a number of outlooks throughout the resort grounds, such because the stylish rooftop Sky Bar, a unique hangout for Preferred Club friends, or the infinity pool on the sixth flooring open to all Secrets friends.
The quick seaside is laden with skilled surfers and academics prepared that will help you catch your first wave, which you’ll e book by way of your butler or straight from the Hyatt’s web site.
Or for those who’re extra into kayaking like me relatively than crashing face-first time and time once more, the identical applies to reserving kayaks, with the exception that they are solely accessible within the morning.
In my opinion, the easiest way to expertise the scenic shores of Secrets is to eat lunch seaside at Barracuda’s Beach Bar (open 11 a.m. to six p.m.)—get the ceviche!
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But what many friends failed to understand, together with myself till my closing day, is there’s good seaside in arm’s attain. A deep scour of TripAdvisor opinions will let you know Secrets has no correct seaside, however that is not completely true.
A hidden discovery awaits only a 5-minute stroll west from the rocky outcrop of Secrets’ map dot cove.
You’ll discover locals having fun with a pleasant swim in the identical crystalline waters, however far much less rocks and extra tender sand.
Hot Saunas, Cold Plunges, And A Massage That Was Just Right
The Secrets Spa is really state-of-the-art from high to backside. The solely draw back was that the fixed shuffling from one therapy to the subsequent takes away from being really relaxed, however the excellent therapeutic massage to cap off my spa day was simply what I wanted.
Additionally, I appreciated that the spa was a no-phone zone. Sometimes, a compelled “digital detox” could be extra rejuvenating than the spa itself, however on this case, not having TikTok to scroll or Wordles to unravel meant I may deal with the current second—one thing all of us wrestle with, proper?
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Once you modify into your swimwear, you are ushered to a required bathe, adopted by a steam room and transient, but efficient, sauna session. Then, you are once more guided to the hydrotherapy swimming pools, the place you may hop backwards and forwards between the consolation of the pool and the frigid chilly plunge tub, which truly is not insufferable—I lasted 30 seconds and stunned myself by going again once more.
The therapeutic massage was the star of the present, although. A 50-minute session was simply what the physician ordered for the aches and pains of a 35-year-old on the bottom of youth.
All in all, I felt ten instances higher heading out than once I went in.
What’s New At Secrets?
I used to be given a typical Fifth-floor room overlooking a courtyard. I used to be content material with the general house, non-public balcony, and particularly the rainfall bathe, however there are much better decisions for those who’re up for a splurge.
Before reserving, you will need to ask if any of Secrets’ new 58 rooms can be found. If I needed to do it yet again, and let’s be actual, if I had the monetary means (massive ‘if’) to take action, there is no evaluating The Preferred Club choice of rooms, particularly the Preferred Club Presidential Suite Ocean View for those who can swing the $1160.50 (they actually getcha with that additional 50 cents!)
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Before your eyes roll to the again of your head with that price ticket, the suite comfortably fits as much as 4 friends so take into account splitting prices, however in my view the non-public terrace with sweeping ocean views is priceless, defining paradise.
One attraction I simply missed out on was the brand new zip-line, which opened April 15. I attempted to sweet-talk workers into letting me ‘check it out’, however seems I’ve misplaced my attraction, or they have been cautious what the gringo would possibly do from the sue-happy nation. 🇺🇸
Yeah, we’ll go together with the ladder… I’ve nonetheless obtained it.
The One Common Guest Complaint Is An Easy Fix
I’m not going to lie—the resort is unimaginable, however the one downside each visitor I interacted with appeared to take subject with is that it is a real-life Dr. Seuss e book.
I stayed 4 days and was nonetheless getting misplaced my final day, which on the brilliant facet, made for excellent chatter with fellow friends within the elevator.
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You see, a few of the indicators are mismarked. One of which precipitated me to be late for dinner, so simply know The Bluewater Grill is just not positioned on the sixth flooring just like the signal suggests — it is behind Manatee’s Swim-Up Bar.
I can not emphasize sufficient downloading the World of Hyatt app. It was a lifesaver navigating the resort.
The downside with the design of the resort is particularly 4th flooring. For some purpose, all elevators appear to cease right here, the place you then have to search out one other elevator to go to flooring 5 and 6.
My suggestion? Request a room on the 4th flooring and it’ll prevent the headache of feeling misplaced your complete journey.
Future friends also needs to know there is a building mission (unaffiliated with the resort) subsequent to Dreams. I stayed on the Secrets facet and by no means heard the clinks and clanks or jackhammers, however Dreams’ friends ought to concentrate on undesirable soundtracks.
It’s additionally price noting that whereas most meals and drinks are included in your charge, there’s an undisclosed additional cost for lobster, which could disappoint friends anticipating a very ‘all-inclusive’ expertise
My recommendation? Order the flawlessly charred grilled octopus from the aforementioned Bluewater Grill as a substitute.
**Travel Off Path was a visitor of Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort, who helped with the creation of this itinerary by internet hosting a few of our lodging and sights. Our opinions, suggestions, and ideas stay our personal.**
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