Stay & Play

Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen

by Randy Mink

June 5, 2025

Life is easy at Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen, an all-inclusive, adults-only luxury resort in the Mexican Caribbean. For five blissful days, my hardest decisions revolved around where to relax in the shade and which of the many eateries and bars to choose for the next meal, snack or drink. Even the in-room mini bar, stocked with beer, wine, juice and soft drinks, was part of the all-things-covered deal.

This 485-room beachfront oasis on the Yucatan Peninsula’s Riviera Maya, about 45 minutes south of Cancun, resides within a gated community a short drive from Playa del Carmen, a lively town with a long pedestrian street full of shops and cafes. My group’s stay at Secrets Moxche, a member of the Hyatt Inclusive Collection and rated Five Diamonds by AAA, was arranged by ALG Vacations (also part of the Hyatt family) and included the roundtrip flight to Cancun.

Having booked rooms in the Preferred Club category, we had access to The Observatory, a rooftop restaurant with stunning views of the resort’s palm-studded courtyard and its eight swimming pools. This high-altitude nest became a hangout for us, as it was not only a restaurant/bar but a place to lounge around in padded comfort and sip drinks in the ledge-side pool. Across the Caribbean Sea, the island of Cozumel shimmered on the horizon.

Every evening we sampled a new eatery, whether it was Allora for Italian cuisine, Suki for Japanese food or beachside Seasoul, where shrimp, octopus and fish dishes reigned supreme. Dos Almas featured Mexican specialties, while vegan fare at Bamboo celebrated the flavors of Southeast Asia. Bisou, the AAA Four-Diamond French restaurant, served classics like escargot, onion soup, duck a l’orange and my favorite—beef Wellington.

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