![]() ![]() Draped flowers intertwined within the wooden structure with the backdrop of the emerald and turquoise Akumal Bay is a destination wedding dream. While we were there we were lucky to witness an actual wedding taking place on the beach as well as a setup for a corporate photo shoot. ![]() Because you’re here, I’m here.” Aside of some overzealous entertainment staff, everyone was sweet and accommodating. This area of Mexico is so dependent on tourism and many workers thanked us with responses like, “Thank you for choosing to stay here. I will say this is something that I notice particularly in the Riviera Maya. Portofino Restaurant at Secrets Akumal Riviera Mayaįrom the moment we arrived to the moment we departed, the bellmen, concierges, bartenders, servers and even the groundskeepers were smiling and friendly. It gives the illusion of a place that may have bottle service, but those Grey Goose cocktails are still included. ![]() Whether you’re seated on one of the couches to witness what happens when people let loose on vacation or if you, yourself are the entertainment…it’s a must-do. A wide variety of seafood, steaks and vegetarian dishes are available.ĭesires nightclub is definitely a must when it comes to entertainment. This is something that was just recommended to me recently by my doctor, so I’m very excited for other guests who may have the dietary restriction as well. One thing I was very impressed with was the amount of gluten-free options which were available. The staff takes your name down and you can easily grab a cocktail while you’re waiting at the lobby bar…which is gorgeous. If you’re going as a couple, I wouldn’t anticipate too much of a wait. We had a group of 3 couples so there were times when we waiting a bit for a table in order to be seated together. There are many different dining options on the property which range from French, Italian, Japanese and beyond. Infinity pool overlooking Akumal Bay features a swim up bar and an ocean view. As an additional bonus, we were given a complimentary couple’s massage at the temporary spa. The concierges truly did go above and beyond to accommodate us. ![]() I understand this is out of the hotel’s control due to the weather and mosquito issues in the area, but I’d recommend checking with the concierge ahead of time to explore another room option just in case. I did hear that some guests were OK after the rooms had been sprayed, but not being a fan of sprays and pesticides to begin with, much less the mosquitos, we decided we would be better off scrapping it for this trip. Sergio, the concierge for the preferred suites did everything he could to find us an available upgrade, but we ultimately moved back into our preferred oceanfront suite after checking out a new swim up suite (which unfortunately had the same mosquito issue). It was a shame since that was the room category which we would have loved, but it simply wasn’t an option. Unfortunately due to the rain and the area having such extensive mosquito issues, we couldn’t stay in the room even after they sprayed. In-Room Amenities:Īfter contacting Anabel, one of the resort’s fabulous concierges, we were moved to our previously booked swim-up suite. Mini bar service in a preferred room is supposed to be stocked every day, but we called a few different times to stock waters and other items.ĬBJ Travel Gem: The mini bar is stocked separately from housekeeping so if anything is missing, they will send someone up to replace any items. The mini bar in preferred rooms is stocked with bottled water, non-alcoholic drinks, mini premium liquor bottles, as well as beer and snacks on a daily basis. Bedroom in the Preferred Oceanfront Suite at Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya. ![]()
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