Resort Review: Secrets Maroma Beach

Elegant.  Adults only.  Exceptional beach.  Oversized rooms.  Fantastic food.  No wonder everyone looks happy at Secrets Maroma Beach, a luxury resort situated on the beautiful Maroma Beach near Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

This resort evokes images of Morocco-meets-Mexico.  And did I mention everyone here is happy?  The guests on the beach, in the pool, in the lobby — the joy here is infectious.  Plus, the staff is awfully chirpy too.  This is an adults only resort, but it’s a nice mix of young and old, couples and honeymooners, and adult friends who enjoy traveling together as a group.

Most rooms here are over-sized Junior Suites with king sized, four poster beds.  There are a few rooms with two double beds in the rooms, and mattresses are “just-right” pillow top.  Upgraded rooms include honeymoon and Presidential suites.  And you can upgrade to the Preferred Club to get free in-room internet access and entry to the Preferred Lounge where you find a bar with top shelf labels, a pillow menu, concierge services, and continental breakfast and hors d oeuvres served during the day.  The Swim-out Junior Suites step into a river pool.

There are seven restaurants, a grill, a cafe, and 24 hour room service.  Six bars are scattered throughout the property, including a swim-up bar in the pool (a requirement for some of my clients!)  Plus for you Starbucks-addicts, enjoy a delicious coffee beverage from CoCo Cafe.

All meals and drinks are included in your stay, with the exception of wine by the bottle.

One step into the spa, and you’ll say “ahhhh.”  The sensuous fragrance of passion fruit and the beauty of this 13,000 square foot spa will surely get you to a happy place.  Spa prices are MORE than what I’m used to paying in Dallas, but it’s certainly worth the treat.

It’s no wonder that this resort frequently sells out, so book early to avoid disappointment.   It’s a great resort choice for a destination wedding, but then again you’ll want to book early!

~Happy travels, Cindy Grant travel consultant, Reconnect Travel DFW area 972-625-6200