Stay & Play

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun – Wonderful New Overwater Bungalows

by Susan Campbell

On the heels of my recent Tahiti trip I was missing my overwater bungalow big time so I was delighted to discover that there are similar abodes closer to home in Cancun. Though they are not directly over the sea, they are just a few steps from it, and they are perched over gorgeous private warm pool circuits and boast their own big dipping pools on the deck as well.

These new rooms are called “Over The Pool Cabana Honeymoon Suites” and you’ll find them at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun resort, one of the very first Secrets brand resorts established in Mexico many years ago. The original multi-level building is still spectacular with long water circuits winding throughout and many secluded wings where you can escape the party people. It’s adult-only all-inclusive with their signature Unlimited Luxury®, and though it is a humongous expanse- 411 rooms and suites- the design is such that the cordoned off wings with their own pools make it seem much more personal. Eight seems to be the lucky number here- there are eight a la carte dining spots, eight bars and eight pools! Though the swim-out suites were very enticing, I was there for the new thatched bungalow digs, though only for a very short stay.

There are only a few of these new accommodations strung along the outer edge of the property close to the beach. I was fortunate enough to snag the one that looks right out onto the sea, and I could even watch the waves right from my big comfy bed through the glass doors. The decks are wrap-around with lots of lounges and stairs down to the pool waters, and the lively pier beach bar is only a few steps away. Not that you have to walk anywhere for service, you can be served on your deck or by 24/7 room service via private box, and of course, you also have beer and spirits in your mini-fridge refreshed daily. I adored the bathroom, it had a huge Jacuzzi tub and a Swiss shower- just two more liquid luxury escapes to immerse in. Water-loving souls like me will absolutely fall in love with this place. And though it wasn’t as exotic as Tahiti, it was absolutely the next best thing, and so much easier to get to by air. Flights to Cancun are frequent and affordable, so a fast escape from the cold to an overwater bungalow on the sea is now a reality for us winter-haters.

Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun is an AAA Four Diamond resort and offers Unlimited Connectivity which means free Wi-Fi, and free calling to the U.S. and Canada. They also offer the Sip, Savor and See program that allows guests to visit their other resorts and partake of their dining and amenities for free, and there are many in easy travelling distance all around this region. (Transportation not included.)

www.secretsresorts.com/silversands-riviera-cancun