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Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort

Punta de Mita, Mexico

4.3(1,243 reviews)

Adults OnlyHyatt

Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort is one of the most distinctive adults-only all-inclusives on Mexico's Pacific coast, built around real surf rather than just the aesthetic. It sits on the north shore of Banderas Bay between La Cruz de Huanacaxtle and Punta de Mita, sharing a complex with the family-oriented Dreams Bahia Mita, and leans into the natural drama of the Pacific: crashing waves, a whale-watching season that runs roughly December through March, and surf lessons (an extra charge) right off the beach. All 278 suites have tropical, partial ocean or ocean views, and the Preferred Club rooftop infinity pool overlooking the bay is the kind of thing that ends up as your screensaver for years afterward. Four rooftop cabanas with private pools and Jacuzzis were added across the complex in autumn 2025.

Traveler Insights

Pros

+Real surf on the doorstep: the resort sits on a Banderas Bay beach with genuine Pacific swells, surf lessons are on offer (at extra cost), and boogie boards, beach volleyball and other non-motorized water sports fill the days
+The Preferred Club rooftop infinity pool and bar look out over Banderas Bay and are the setting travelers rave about most; four rooftop cabanas with private pools and Jacuzzis were added across the complex in autumn 2025, two of them at Secrets
+A deep dining lineup for an adults-only resort: Market Cafe buffet, Bordeaux (French), Bluewater Grill Beach Club, Olio and Mezes (Mediterranean) and Meraki (Mediterranean-Asian with teppanyaki tables), plus Gohan sushi and a tapas bar in the Preferred Club lounge, and dinner needs no reservation
+"Stay at 1, Play at 2" opens the restaurants and bars of the adjacent Dreams Bahia Mita to Secrets guests, and Sip, Savor & See dinners at nearby participating resorts run from 6pm to 1am with advance booking through the concierge
+The spa has a hydrotherapy circuit with cold plunge pools and steam rooms, and guests describe it as genuinely relaxing with skilled therapists
+Adults-only 18+ policy creates a noticeably calmer, more sophisticated atmosphere than the family resorts along the Riviera Nayarit, with a nightly show, a nightclub and five bars including the Manatees swim-up bar keeping evenings lively
+Plenty included beyond food: free Wi-Fi and free calling to the U.S. and Canada, 24-hour room service, a daily refreshed minibar, yoga, pickleball and a fitness centre with a jungle jogging track
+Within reach of whale watching (roughly December through March) and the Marietas Islands, excursions that guests call bucket-list experiences

Cons

−The property shares a complex with the family-friendly Dreams Bahia Mita next door, so adults-only guests sometimes run into children in shared areas near the property edge
−The beach is relatively small for the size of the resort and Pacific surf makes it poor for calm swimming; it's better for wave-watching and surfing than floating
−Surf lessons, motorized water sports, the dive shop, the spa, the hydrotherapy circuit and the salon all cost extra, so the surf-and-spa resort's two headline themes are largely paid add-ons
−The best pool on the property, the rooftop infinity pool, is reserved for Preferred Club guests, so standard-room guests share the main activity pool and infinity pool
−Some guests report a membership-style sales pitch at check-in that delays getting to the room
−Some long-time Unlimited Vacation Club members say service attentiveness has dipped since the move to Hyatt Inclusive Collection management, and a few recent guests describe being overlooked by beach and bar staff
−Food quality is uneven across the outlets, with a few casual venues falling short of the resort's premium positioning
−Noise from live music and the nightclub carries to some room categories, which can frustrate guests who go to bed early

On the practical side, dining is the strong suit. Market Cafe handles buffet breakfast and lunch; dinner is a la carte with no reservations needed (a dress code applies) at Bordeaux, Bluewater Grill Beach Club, Olio, Mezes and Meraki, with Gohan sushi and a tapas bar reserved for Preferred Club guests. Through "Stay at 1, Play at 2" you can also eat and drink at Dreams next door, and Sip, Savor & See extends dinner to nearby participating resorts. Bars include the Manatees swim-up bar and the Barracuda beach bar, and evenings bring a nightly show and a nightclub. The spa, with its hydrotherapy circuit, cold plunges and steam rooms, is repeatedly praised but every treatment and the circuit itself cost extra. The beach is Pacific surf, not Caribbean calm, so snorkeling and swimming are better done on excursions to the Marietas Islands.

This resort suits couples and adult friends who want something more active than a standard lounge-by-the-pool week. If you surf or want to learn, it is a rare all-inclusive where that is central to the experience, as long as you budget for lessons. Compared to Los Cabos all-inclusives at similar price points, Bahia Mita wins on restaurant variety, especially with Dreams next door, and on entertainment energy. Puerto Vallarta is a long drive away, though the marina town of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle is close by. Budget for excursions to get the most out of the location; whale watching and the Marietas Islands are worth every peso.

Common Questions

Is this resort actually good for surfing or is it just a marketing theme?

The waves are real: the beach faces Pacific swells on Banderas Bay, and guests who surf call it a legitimately fun spot. Lessons are run on site but are not part of the all-inclusive package, so budget for them. The instruction suits beginners and intermediates; experienced surfers usually arrange trips to the better-known breaks around Punta de Mita.

How does the shared complex with Dreams Bahia Mita work?

Secrets (adults only) and Dreams (family-friendly) are adjacent sister resorts. Under "Stay at 1, Play at 2", Secrets guests can eat and drink at Dreams, which roughly doubles the dining options. Travelers say the resorts feel distinct, though you may see children near the shared edges and on the beach at busy times.

Is the rooftop pool open to all guests?

No. The rooftop infinity pool and its bar are part of the Preferred Club, so you need to book a Preferred Club suite to use them. Preferred Club also brings a private lounge with Gohan sushi and a tapas bar. Standard-room guests have the main activity pool, an infinity pool and the beach.

What's the beach actually like for swimming?

It's a Pacific surf beach, so the waves are real and the water is rarely calm. Most guests bodysurf, watch the waves or use the pools rather than swim. Guests who want calm water for snorkeling usually book a trip to the sheltered Marietas Islands.

Is the spa worth booking in advance?

Yes. The spa is one of the most consistently praised parts of the stay, with a hydrotherapy circuit, cold plunge pools and steam rooms, and popular treatment slots fill up, especially on weekends and holidays. Note that the circuit and all treatments are paid extras, not part of the all-inclusive. Couples' treatments book out furthest ahead, so reserve before you arrive.

What's nearby

Sayulita Beach
30 min drive · 13 mi
San Pancho Beach
35 min drive · 19 mi
Marina Vallarta
40 min drive · 20 mi
Puerto Vallarta Malecón
45 min drive · 24 mi
La Cruz de Huanacaxtle
9 min drive · 4.8 mi
Islas Marietas and Hidden Beach boat trip
11 min drive · 5.2 mi

More things to do (24)

Whale watching (December to March) · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
Playa de los Muertos (Sayulita) · beach30 min drive · 13 mi
Sunset sail from Marina Vallarta · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
Playa Monterrey · beach55 min drive · 30 mi
Splash Water Park · water park30 min drive · 15 mi
San Francisco (San Pancho) · town35 min drive · 19 mi
Las Caletas beach day trip · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
Destiladeras Beach · beach5 min drive · 2.5 mi
Playa Litibú · beach13 min drive · 6.3 mi
Camarones Beach · beach45 min drive · 24 mi
Playa La Lancha · beach7 min drive · 3.6 mi
Punta de Mita · town9 min drive · 4.8 mi
La Manzanilla Beach (La Cruz) · beach9 min drive · 5.0 mi
Marina Riviera Nayarit (La Cruz) · marina11 min drive · 5.2 mi
Playa Careyeros · beach13 min drive · 5.9 mi
Bucerías · town15 min drive · 8.6 mi
Flamingos Golf Club · golf25 min drive · 12 mi
Playa Patzcuarito · beach30 min drive · 12 mi
Paradise Village Marina · marina30 min drive · 15 mi
Aquaventuras Park · water park30 min drive · 16 mi
Las Huertas Golf Club · golf35 min drive · 19 mi
Playa Malpaso · beach35 min drive · 17 mi
Evening show and dinner at Las Caletas · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi
Sport fishing charter · excursion40 min drive · 20 mi

Amenities

Restaurants Don't Require Reservations

Pets Allowed

Walk-In Dining Available

Heated Swimming Pool

Yoga Classes

Nightclub

Swim-Up Bar

Snorkeling

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Room Service

Water Sports Rentals

Free Wi-Fi

Nightly Entertainment

Buffet Dining

Spa

Gym

Beach

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Google Reviews★ 4.3 · 1,243 reviews

Al N.

a week ago

“We travelled to this resort on New Years Eve 2025, it was our second time at this location. Almost everything I have to say about this resort is positive. Starting with the staff, they are all outstanding. Extremely friendly and helpful, genuinely pl...”

Shelby G.

3 weeks ago

“We LOVED it here!!! The room was great, spacious & very comfortable. The amount of food options was the most we’ve had at an all inclusive resort. The food was very good, servers were always very friendly, but I will say food coming out can be pretty...”

Brian K.

2 months ago

“A very popular wedding destination all inclusive resort. Alot of very good restaurants, my top 3 would be Portofino (killer lasagna), Bluewater Grill (Fillet mignon and steak tartare) and Olio (Fillet and ribs) for dinner spots. The must hit breakf...”