I wonder how they will decide since each is coming from a different stance. Thanks, really appreciate the info. Yeah, always hard to come back. Many people would put that one last in the Secrets category. Hope you enjoy the Secrets. Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos: See 13,199 traveller reviews, 14,073 photos, and cheap rates for Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, ranked #15 of 39 hotels in Puerto Morelos and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. I checked and they are still not accepting any reservations. Hope you and your wife y having a good time. Jay, Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, our all-adult, all-suite resort brings a stunning . Glad to hear that you are enjoying the resort and for posting about it. Please let us know how you like Secrets Playa Mujures as my wife and I will be looking for a new resort. New adults only all inclusive resort in Riviera Maya south of Cancun called Secrets Silversands as seen on a recent visit by John and Annette of Moore Travel. Just watched the video from October 30. Been trying to get a refund on my deposit and they’ve gone silent now….no response. Overall we’re liking it. Those with the Vacation Club are being told to move their reservations if they have them thru 12/31/2019. Unfortunately, the employees we love have moved on. After you exit customs and come out the double glass doors, walk all the way down the air conditioned hallway. In my opinion Secrets Silversands is still the best of the best. Not a soul in sight and no security. FYI:  As of 07/08/20, the resort has reportedly resolved all legal problems and will spend the next several months getting ready to reopen the fall of 2020–they are trying to reopen before the very busy holiday season, but there is no set reopening date yet. Hmmm….that’s not good. Let me know if you hear something different. the hotel transfers alone are like $60, but the rental car for the duration is about that. I am used to RIU and Hard Rock quality properties. So it depends on if the individual owner is willing or can afford the upgrade… interesting. You do need to either take a long walk or golf cart ride to the theater and some of the restaurants. I’ll probably reach out to my contact down there later next week….figured I’d let the dust settle from the 11th first. Stay tuned. The spanish style home shown in this article had been abandoned then. It was our home away from home. Or choose to spend the profits or reinvest in the profit .. Maroma just went through a total redo took a few buildings at a time . We’re looking at either booking Secrets Capri or Secrets Playa Mujeres. Jay: Nothing but crickets since the last indication that Fibra Inn purchased the property. Does the resort have a hot tub similar to SSS? Any timelines yet? Hopefully we don’t have to book somewhere else as this is where we had our honeymoon and enjoyed it tremendously. Jay: Have a wonderful trip! Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Suite. If so, and you are used to more upscale properties, you may be disappointed with that particular property since Riu’s are definitely 4 star resorts. Found my reserved shuttle and the driver drove us to the resort where we learned form the guards at the gate that the resort was closed. You do have the option to eat at Dreams next door which has 11 dining options, in addition to the 7 here. I stayed at Secrets Akumal and it is a lovely resort with the ability to snorkel with sea turtles from a great beach. Posted on July 30, 2019by admin. I’ve also heard that the resort still insists it’s opening mid December despite first hand experience of green pools and general disrepair. Gut feeling by people here is that “Secrets” Silversands will never be back, but it may open someday as a different brand resort. My anniversary is in August but will book 6 months in advance. They have the Barefoot grill still. Couldn’t get better than that combination. Would love to stay there but they require restaurant reservations and don’t offer drink service on the beach. Too bad there is not as much interest in upgrading it as well. I did hear a possible explanation. Secrets Akumal? 52K likes. The showers are partially open so things can get a little wet, and while the marble floors make sense in a sandy environment, they can also get really slippery. contemporary and sensual atmosphere to Cancun’s famed Riviera Maya. James: I tried to do various dummy bookings through the website and nothing comes up as available even through Dec. 2021. Your email address will not be published. It doesn’t sound good at this point. Still can’t find the one she told me was opening April 1st, I really thought it was Aruba, but that shows 2021, unless it’s the one in Spain? From what I understand, the court battle regarding Secrets Silversands has been resolved with the original owner coming out on top. I don’t really like the FANCY resorts . Which one do people like/dislike and why? I heard from my source that they hope to be open by Mid-November, maybe sooner. Thanks for the update! Just returned from Cancun so I am still trying to get back to reality. I didn’t know about the November dates, but I’m not surprised. There's a SilverSands Fan page on FB that we belong too. What a temporary nightmare, but glad you had a good stay at Secrets the Vine. I think SSS is a thing of the past unfortunately. Let me know if you hear, and thanks! Any thoughts? Oct 13, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Jason Mills. Jay, We have 5 MUSTS of vacation. 27 helpful votes. I did receive an email from the resort with the same information. Yes, there is a piano bar, it’s down by the rooms and pool next to El Patio. I’ve had a bad experience with bookit as well. I read in the article that they were only allowing the employees back who did not strike…. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Looking for some advice. Yikes, flying almost every day for work? ". Hope they reopen soon and are able to keep the same staff. I just booked a trip to Secrets Playa Mujures for March. For wellness enthusiasts, there’s daily yoga and a fitness center. Puerto Morelos, Q.R. There is definitely more than anyone is talking about. 52K likes. Wish there was a way to shoot you an email with more info. Thanks for the update. Package Inclusions. Every one of our resorts features sun- soaked beaches, elegant accommodations, a world-class spa, gourmet dining, unlimited premium drinks, and many other pampering amenities. Jon W. Minneapolis, MN. You take a golf cart to get up there. info.sesrc@secretsresorts.com. Would love to hear how you like Playa Mujeres and how it compares to Silversands. Maybe I better make alternative plans for February. Phone: 1.866.GOSECRETS. They probably won’t update the actual reservation website until they are closer to opening. Thanks Jay C for the information. Has it been confirmed that the strike at SSS is over? They hadn’t been paid since May–wasn’t it still open in May? I don’t think much will be done until the strike is over, whenever that may be. However, AMResorts reports that "to ensure guests enjoy the travel experience they have come to expect, the decision has also been made to issue a stop sale until the owner resolves their situation . Crossing my fingers we like Playa Mujeres tomorrow as much as we liked Silversands. They did not renew this year with AM Resorts yet, and the feeling is they will not, but it’s still out there as a possibility. We also have been going there for 10 years and we have been waiting to see if they would reopen. Sure we’ll have a great time…..beats Massachusetts in February . 57 reviews. E-mails state the resort is open… Went later to Hard Rock Vallarta and felt at home again with like minded people. I am also reading about a mosquito issue there. I would think, that if it was closed, there wouldn’t be any workers working there to go on strike? Just looking for any updates on Secrets Silversands. Book Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Riviera Maya on Tripadvisor: See 13,199 traveller reviews, 14,073 candid photos, and great deals for Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, ranked #16 of 40 hotels in Riviera Maya and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. My understanding is that the employees of SSS have not been paid since May. The modern style home was just being built. I’ve heard they sold it to someone outside of AMResorts. They don’t come out at lunch and grill on the grass like they used to at SSS. Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun Bahia de Petempich. Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos Foto: photo0.jpg - Lihat 13.370 foto dan video asli tentang Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun dari anggota Tripadvisor I have been dragging my feet trying to decide but I think it is time to move forward. E….did you make it to Playa Mujeres before the pandemic? Thanks for sharing. Typical bumps are to Secrets Mujeres, and Breathless. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Secrets brand isn’t consistent is my experience ! We have stayed at Secrets Silversands and Secrets Puerto Los Cabos, and Capri isn’t nearly on the same level. The wife and I spent about an hour in the seaweed free ocean with a nice sandy bottom, something that SSS did not have. FYI:  Unfortunately, there has been no further word of SS reopening prior to the end of what has already been a disastrous 2020. Looking online it says Secrets Baby Beach Aruba isn’t opening until 2021. No, but does that also mean that the strike is over? Sounds like a great vacation either way! Or AMResorts will back out as a management company. We are also considering Secrets Akumal but it is more money. Book Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos on Tripadvisor: See 13,199 traveller reviews, 14,073 candid photos, and great deals for Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, ranked #16 of 40 hotels in Puerto Morelos and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. There is also a beach bar with swing bar seats, pretty cool. By Riviera Maya News on July 8, 2020. your own Pins on Pinterest It hasn't been clear as to what is fully going on. I read that most of the former employees are now working at other resorts…maybe they will return once the resort reopens. My wife and I are going in March. There has been live entertainment at the pool, bands on Saturday and yesterday, and a dance show on Sunday. Been going 10 years and always book direct while I’m there for the following year. AMResorts is a collection of luxury resort destinations, each with its own unique personality. Heard today that someone got an email from AM Resorts saying the new Secrets Silversands is going to start accepting reservations on December 14th and they are looking forward to a great winter season. Wonder what that means? Pretty sure Ana Banana, and most of the other entertainment staff will not be back when they reopen. Just a week ago the resort was saying they were on track to open December 15, but no one seems to believe them at this point. — An employee strike and legal conflict between partners has finally come to an end for the Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancún hotel. It sounds like you have been to several Secrets resorts in the Rivera Mya area. Hi Jay, Spa at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun. It was a winner as an AM resort called Secrets Silversands but somebody wants to change it. But my CC company took care of it. No idea. While they are trying to figure out what to do the long time cliental moves on to other resorts an most never to return. Sorry but that is what happens when you book Expedia. Ive been to most of them Akumal and Cap Cana are by far the best that Secrets has to offer …. Admin, you have my permission to privately give E my email address if that’s a possibility. Fantastic sea and tropical garden views come with all. Really not sure if this is really what happened but it makes sense. If you did, I would call the credit card company now to dispute the charges. The four-diamond resort has over 400 suites with modern king beds, a private terrace, a Jacuzzi, and a minibar. By combining hydrotherapy with indigenous treatments, the Spa creates a refreshing, invigorating and peaceful experience. We were 2 scared Americans thinking we got scammed. My wife saw some pictures on Facebook that were taken yesterday and they are still not doing anything there. Do you know if they are renovating Secrets Silversands now? Perfect example Is the Barcelo Maya Palace. Loosing all that money month after month doesn’t make sense. From your description it does indeed sound like no Dec. 17 reopening date. If you browse thru the pictures in the Facebook site you will see some videos. Hearing that is making us look forward to our trip there on March 15. I guess for us, we liked the size of Secrets as it was easy to navigate and we were familiar with it and all the dining options. Riviera Maya, Mexico. While originally they hoped to be open by September, they are going to take some time to spruce it back up and do it right. You’re welcome, if I hear anything else I will post it. Unlimited-Luxur. Discover (and save!) You can either sit in an area and be waiting on, or they will deliver food to you where your sitting. How long it takes them to reopen…who knows. Jay, Must be another one somewhere…… maybe the one in Spain? Thanks! We’ll be there on the 15th…. Silversands lost us as a long time repeating customer. FYI: As of 07/08/20, the resort has reportedly resolved all legal problems and will spend the next several months getting ready to reopen the fall of 2020–they are trying to reopen before the very busy … I’m on the move flying almost every week for work. Secrets Akumal is a beautiful property–are you a snorkeler? Since you’ve been to many Secrets resorts, what do you think about the Capri? At this point it doesn’t look good. We’re coming back next year. We went to Seaside grill for dinner, lots more options on the menu and the food was great. Answer 1 of 5: I am arriving on Monday 6/22, and have been trying to figure out whether or not to rent a car during my stay. Any updates on what happened on the 11th? If you want sun during the day try and get the odd numbered buildings. Unfortunately I would NOT count on staying here for your 10 yr. anniversary, such a bummer. Unfortunately, most of the staff we have come to know and love over the past 8 years have moved on to other resorts. On the other hand Riu Palace Mujeres , Valentin Imperial Maya and Excellence Mujeres check all 5 boxes And are on are radar for next trip if this COVID-19 drama ever subsides. Any update on Secrets Silversands reopening? Your email address will not be published. 26. What if they renovated but didn’t improve the beach, would you visit? The resort is in need of a full blown renovation. That being said I just don’t understand WHY so many are in love with Secrets Silversands ??? y ® Secrets Silversands Surrounded by warm crystal waters this all-suite adults only Unlimited Luxury resort features 433 suites, most with ocean view, over 43,000 sq ft of pool areas and expansive manicured gardens, eight restaurants and eight bars. the driver used a translation App on his phone to tell us the resort was closed and took us back to the airport to speak with his supervisor. The new resort is the second of eight Secrets properties that will open by 2009, though Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun is expected to open in … Hope that you used a credit card for your deposit. A couple of times a year for 10 yrs. Yes, they have 2. Barefoot grill is different, you can’t just walk up and get a burger. I haven’t heard anything else besides the fact the employees went on strike. Glad you are enjoying this Secrets resort more than you anticipated. If you look at the latest post from “Staff Silversands” on Facebook it looks like the company has finally settled with the staff a couple of days ago and the strike should be over. Im looking to book my 10 yr anniversary soon at secrets riviera. To ensure guests receive an Unlimited-Luxury® vacation as promised, those with reservations at Secrets SilversandsRiviera Cancun through December 13, 2019 will receive alternative accommodation at Secrets® The Vine Cancun. Their goal is to try bringing back at least 50% of the original staff. Royal beach is doing one now .. Still looks like nothing happening. One on each side of the pool at the beach end. Sunday, it took awhile for the food to come, so yesterday we just grabbed a quick bite on the preferred club. Hotel Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun (Adults Only) Puerto Morelos - 5 star hotel. Nov 12, 2015 - Adventure Photos is a world class team of destination wedding, portrait, adventure and event photographers, servicing the tourism industry throughout Mexico. Thanks. I love Aruba, maybe I should try that one. Situated on the turquoise coast of Cancun, this exquisite adults-only resort offers the ultimate Unlimited Luxury all-inclusive holiday experience in lively Secrets… Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun on Vimeo Jay, Report inappropriate content . You can quickly access this resort; it’s 25 minutes from the Cancun airport. Still hard to believe what happened. I didn’t know Secrets now has a resort in Aruba. Never saw a line form at the restaurant. Silversands was unable to refund my deposit from last February. Could probably be up and running in 30 to 60 days when they get their act together. Capri is older than the other properties, and that may be its issue. Have you been to both? Half of the resorts out there are off our radar because of requiring restaurant reservations. Hopefully SSS will be open by then and you will get your first choice. Since it sounds like the strike is over, maybe there will be some progress. The RIU brand is the most consistent of all the resort brands in my humble opinion. A lot of money being lost. It began Friday in the afternoon. Jay: Thank you so much for the update! Any news yet on the re-opening date? Fantastic sea and tropical garden views come with all. Sure hope they are going to use the time to renovate and not just open back up “as is”. Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancún seduces with its modern aesthetic, stylish decor, and sexy vibe. Hopefully we like it as much. Every one of our resorts features sun- soaked beaches, elegant accommodations, a world-class spa, gourmet dining, unlimited premium drinks, and many other pampering amenities. So good to hear the great news that SSS is actually going to reopen. Go to Akumal its amazing this could stay in courts for years. Required fields are marked *. Book Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Riviera Maya on Tripadvisor: See 13,199 traveller reviews, 14,073 candid photos, and great deals for Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, ranked #16 of 40 hotels in Riviera Maya and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. If you decide to book SSS if future reservations are possible, you may want to invest in trip insurance which allows you to cancel for any reason. It’s funny that a resort that was closed for awhile has a strike. Jay, thanks for your response. 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