Cancun Hotel
 

Secrets Excellence Riviera Cancun

Carrettera Chetumal - Puerto Juarez
324-342, Villas del Mar, No. 3
Cancun 77580
Mexico

Description: 440 rooms

Property Amenities

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities.

Opened in late 2004, this hotel provides its adults-only clientele with tranquil facilities which include six swimming pools, a swim-up bar, spa tubs, a fitness center, and seven à la carte restaurants. High-speed Internet access in the business center incurs a surcharge after the first 30 minutes of use. Guests can purchase items at jewelry, gift, photo, handcraft, logo, and sundry shops.

The spa at this resort is surrounded by a swimming pool and features a swim-in entrance and panoramic ocean views. Facilities include indoor and outdoor lounges, a boutique, and Revive Spa Bar which serves healthy drinks. Massages, body masks, traditional temazcal or Mexican steam bath, hydrotherapy, facials, pedicures, manicures, and hair care are all part of the menu (surcharges for spa and beauty products, treatments, and services).

Room service is delivered with extra privacy in mind. Food and drink are left in a Secrets pass-through box which guests can access without opening their guestroom door.

Swimming pool - outdoor

Poolside bar

Swim-up bar

Spa tub

Full-service health spa

Massage - treatment room(s)

Steam room

Sauna

Concierge desk

Complimentary newspapers in lobby

Health club

Billiards

Nightclub

Room service (24 hours)

Coffee shop or café

Restaurant(s) in hotel

Bar/lounge

Parking (secure)

Meeting rooms (small groups)

Ballroom(s)

Banquet facilities

Business center

Conference room(s)

Event catering

Audio-visual equipment

Secretarial services

Internet access in public areas - high speed

Porter/bellhop

Express check-out

Doorman/doorwoman

Security guard

24-hour front desk

Floor butler

Express check- in

Multilingual staff

Number of suites: 440

Number of floors: 4

Hair salon

Gift shops or newsstand

Shopping on site

Translation services

Currency exchange

Tour assistance

Beauty services

Medical assistance available

Dry cleaning service

Laundry facilities

Library

Video library

Grocery

Shoe shine

Air-conditioned public areas

Elevator/lift

Wedding services


Rooms

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities.

This hotel offers 440 suites, all of which include a balcony or patio, furnished with a table and two chairs (may also have a hammock) and views of the ocean or pool. Décor features clean, contemporary lines, medium-toned woods, and color accents amidst generally neutral tones. All rooms have jetted tubs, either on the balcony, in the room, or both. Bathrooms are marble with double vanities; separate toilets are equipped with telephones. Bathrobes, slippers, and turndown service add luxury touches. TVs with 27-inch screens, CD/DVD players, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), in-room safes, coffee/tea makers, and minibars stocked with beer, juices, soft drinks and water are provided. Toiletries include sunscreen.


Room Amenities

Internet access - high speed

Cable/satellite TV

Premium TV channel(s)

DVD player

CD player

Balcony or patio

Climate control

Air conditioning

Blackout drapes

Internet access - surcharge

Direct-dial phone

Voice mail

Minibar

Coffee/tea maker

Bottled water in room (complimentary)

Wake-up calls

Housekeeping daily

Turndown service

Designer toiletries

Jetted tub

Bathrobes

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Separate bathtub and shower

Makeup mirror

Sewing kit

Slippers

Bathroom telephone

Extra towels/bedding in room

Handheld shower

Electronic/magnetic keys

Iron/ironing board

In-room safe

Desk

Window opens

Clock radio

Smoking rooms


Dining

The majority of meals and beverages, plus all gratuities, at the following restaurants, snack spots, and bars are included in the room rate for this resort.

El Patio - Serving Mexican cuisine with a variety of International specialty items. Open six nights weekly for dinner only.

Sample menu for El Patio

Appetizers:
Shrimps Ajillo style
Mixed Ceviche
Trilogy of Empanadas

Main courses:
Chicken Supreme Xchayil
Lamb Papelot Oaxaca style
Poblano Pepper Stuffed with Seafood

Himitsu - Specializing in a fusion of Pan-Asian delicacies with teppanyaki tables. Open for dinner only, six nights a week. Dress code (for men): long trousers, closed shoes (no tennis shoes), collared shirts.

Sample menu for Himitsu


Appetizers:
Malaysian Chicken Satay
Maki Sushi Roll
Chinese Chicken Salad

Main courses:
Pad Thai Noodles
Singapore Lobster Rice
Japanese Teppanyaki

Desserts:
Lychee Flan
Banana Tempura
Green Tea Ice Cream or Ginger Ice Cream


Portofino - Open for buffet breakfast with hot food stations for special orders; à la carte Italian cuisine for dinner five nights a week. Dress code (for men): long trousers, closed shoes (no tennis shoes), collared shirts.

Sample menu for Portofino


Appetizers:
Smoked Ham with Canteloupe
Trio of Fish Carpaccio
Smoked Salmon and Mushroom Mousse

Main courses:
Shrimp and Zucchini Risotto
Chicken Breast with Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese
Beef Tenderloin with Provolone Cheese

Desserts:
Tiramisu
Profiterole
Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream with Grand Marnier Sauce


Da Mario - This buffet trattoria with an outdoor terrace is open for casual daily lunch, as well as for casual dinner six days a week.

Sample menu for Da Mario

Appetizers:
Bruschetta Da Mario
Smoked Ham and Asparagus
Mixed Antipasto

Main courses:
Ravioli stuffed with Veal
Livorno Fish
Lamb Oso Bucco Romero-style

Desserts:
Rolling Dessert Bar

Oceana - From its seaside setting, Oceana serves à la carte breakfast and lunch daily. It also serves seafood specialties for dinner five nights a week.

Sample menu for Oceana

Appetizers:
Calamari Rings
Lobster Salad
Sea Essence Soup

Main courses:
Catch of the day in Saltcrust
Chilean Congrio
Grilled Salmon

Desserts:
Rolling Dessert Bar


Seaside Grill - This steakhouse and grill is open five evenings a week.

Sample menu for Seaside Grill


Appetizers:
Organic Greens with Citrus-dill Vinaigrette
Spinach, Watercress, and Feta Cheese Salad
Clear Oxtail Consommé

Main courses:
Rib-eye Steak
Baby BBQ Ribs
Giant Chicken Kebab

Desserts:
Rolling Dessert Bar

Bordeaux - Open six nights a week for dinner only with French cuisine. Includes wine cellar for special wines (surcharges). Dress code (for men): long trousers, closed shoes (no tennis shoes), collared shirts.

Rendezvous Bar - This lounge is located in the lobby and open from mid-morning.

Manatee - A poolside bar with swim-up service offering cocktails, juice, and soft drinks, Manatee is open from mid-morning through the afternoon.

Bar Racuda - Located under a poolside palapa, this bar offers tropical drinks and snacks with beach and pool wait service from mid-morning through the afternoon.

Desires - An American-style sports bar with music and a dance floor.

Habana - This cigar lounge opens in the evening.

Café Kafe - An espresso coffee bar open from mid-morning until after midnight.

Revive Spa Bar - Located in the spa, this bar is open from mid-morning.

Sugar Reef - Offers drinks from beneath a poolside palapa.

Show Time - Bar service in the theater and stage area; open evenings.


Recreation

The majority of on-site recreational activities and facilities described below are included in the room rate for this resort.

Guests can take advantage of kayaks, snorkeling gear, sail boats, and windsurfers to enjoy the turquoise water in front of this beachfront hotel (access to the ocean with sports equipment incurs a US$2 Mexican government tax per person per stay). Those staying on land can play tennis, jog on the beach, join a game of volleyball or billiards, or work out in the fitness center.

Hotel staff can help arrange outings for activities such as deep sea fishing and scuba diving (surcharges).

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy complimentary rounds of golf at Cancún Golf Club at Pok-ta-Pok, 30 minutes from the hotel; the 18-hole, par 72 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance of tee time; equipment rental, caddie costs, and transportation to the course incur surcharges.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Golf - driving range nearby

Swimming on site

Kayaking on site

Sailing on site

Snorkeling on site

Windsurfing on site

Yoga classes/instruction on site

Tennis on site

Running track/path on site

Basketball on site

Volleyball on site

Fishing nearby


Policies

This is an adults-only resort. Guests must be 18 years of age or older.

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.

Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Pets not allowed

Check-in time is 3 PM

Check-out time is Noon