It’s impossible for me to keep track of every resort update in this part of Mexico, so here’s another surprise for me–Beloved Playa Mujeres has been doing a renovation in phases over the past year while it’s been open and now has some renovated rooms available (I believe they are still working on the Casitas and will continue to do so during 2026).
I just saw a post on Instagram stating that Secrets Playa Mujeres opened for business again on Jan. 2, 2026 after a very lengthy renovation where the resort has been fully closed since April 15, 2025. Here is a short list of what’s been renovated: Continue reading
There are multiple new/rebranded/totally renovated all-inclusive properties which have just opened or will open within the next several months. It’s hard to keep track of them all, but if you want a quick look at them I have posted a video below which introduces you to the basics of what they have to offer.
If you’re interested in the completely renovated, rebranded Secrets Mirabel Cancun (it used to be called Now Emerald), here’s a video done by TomMae TV showing the highlights of this couple’s stay.
I made a post a couple of days ago about the TA’s visiting the new Secrets Mirabel Cancun, and yes, it is now open. So anyone with reservations coming up does not have to worry about further postponements….
Surprise, surprise, surprise, (not), Secrets Mirabel Cancun’s opening has been delayed until Nov. 15, 2025. While the resort will (supposedly) be open then, the spa will not be done until Feb./March 2026.
An update here concerning the brand new Secrets Mirabel which was scheduled to open Oct. 2025 but now has been postponed until sometime in Nov. 2025 (I swear the new Secrets and Dreams resorts are NEVER open on time). Since there is no set date in Nov. I would be willing to bet that they won’t be open until early Dec. 2025 or even Jan. 2026 if things go really south. The spa won’t be available for use until Feb. 2026.
Paraiso de la Bonita, formerly Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita (and now a Marriott resort), had their Grand Opening Jan. 2025, and since then I’ve been searching for a good video to post which highlighted the massive renovations the resort has supposedly made. This is the best one I could find so far, and happy to post it for those who want to know what the resort now looks like.
The beautiful adults-only Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya resort has just announced that they are now offering a true ocean view suite category that also includes a private plunge pool. It’s right on the beach and there are only 36 of them including ground floor and top floor suites.
Remember Now Emerald? It closed early 2024 for an extensive renovation by Hyatt and will be open Oct. 2025 as (drum roll)…Secrets Mirabel Cancun.