If you are tracking what’s going on with the newly opened Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, you will know that pools are plentiful, ocean views are gorgeous, and business is kind of slow right now, but that is as expected for a newly opened resort that has already made it known that some of their amenities won’t be open until June.
AVA Cancun, courtesy Facebook
With its grand opening on Feb. 1, 2024, Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres rolled out the red carpet for their guests at this brand new adults-only luxury all-inclusive resort. If you are thinking of staying here, remember that this resort will be opening its amenities in stages–only 341 out of 507 rooms available, Oceana restaurant not supposed to be available until the end of Feb., resort amenities not available until April 1 (theater, tennis and pickleball courts, rest of rooms), while the spa and gym are not supposed to be open until June 1.
Just thought I’d post a reminder about the VISITAX price increase scheduled for Feb. 1, 2024, it’s going from $13 USD to $21 USD p/person on this date. I already paid my VISITAX departure fee for my trip in March 2024 and was still charged the old fee. So if you want to save some money on your future Cancun vacay then click here to pay now!
A beachy introduction to the resort outside the lobby
As part of my latest solo trip to the Riviera Maya I stayed at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen. This Wyndham is an adults-only resort with a convenient location to 5th Avenue, PDC’s clubs, and famous Mamita’s Beach Club. It also has an affordable price point for those looking for a very good all-inclusive at a reasonable price.
Club Med Cancun aerial view. Source: Agents Connect
Most vacationers who visit the Cancun/Riviera Maya areas of Mexico already know about VISITAX, or departure tax which became law in 2021. This requires all visitors ages 4+ who stay in this area of Mexico up to 180 days to pay their departure tax prior to leaving the country to return home or go to their next travel destination.
Entrance sign
The brand new Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres is still scheduled to officially open Feb. 1, 2024. However, not all of the resort amenities will be available until after its opening. Here’s my understanding about which amenities will be delayed and when they may be available for resort guests: Continue reading