A Day Pass to Secrets Huatulco Resort and Spa offers unlimited luxury such as all-inclusive cocktails, gourmet cuisine and sparkling swimming pools, without booking an overnight guest room. If you’re on a cruise excursion, a romantic getaway or a long layover, a Resort Day Pass for breakfast, lunch, dinner or the full day may be just what you’re looking for. Here’s what you need to know about getting a day pass to Secrets Huatulco Resort and Spa.

View of Conejos Bay from the Sky Bar at Secrets Huatulco

How to Get to Secrets Huatulco

The fare to take the Sur Bus from Puerto Escondido‘s ADO/OCC bus station is 78 pesos one way. Once you’ve arrived at the Huatulco Bus Station located in La Crucecita,  it’s a 10 minute taxi ride to Secrets Huatulco Resort at the end of Boulevard Benito Juarez ( it’s at the end of the hotel zone) and, there, situated on pretty Conejos Bay is the newest addition to the Oaxaca coast’s luxury scene – Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa. Although a Nickelodeon resort and waterpark are planned for the property next to Secrets Huatulco, currently it’s the closest resort to La Copalita Archeological Site.

Choose your own infinity pool

What’s Included in Secrets Huatulco Day Pass

Secrets Huatulco has eight bars, including a swim-up bar, the Skybar, a beachfront bar and grill, a lobby lounge with live music nightly. Nine gourmet restaurants, offering seafood, upscale Mexican, Pan-Asian, Italian and more are also on offer.

View of the swimming pools from the Sky Bar at Secrets Huatulco

If you visit Secrets Huatulco to enjoy your day pass, you definitely need to made a stop at the stunning Sky Bar. While the 360 degree views from this centrally-located bar are fantastic at any time of the day, it’s especially memorable at sunset when the setting sun casts a warm glow on the stone and the flickering flames of the fire pits make it ultra romantic. You can often see herons diving for fish and humpback whales  migrating in the Pacific waters right offshore.

Enjoy all-inclusive luxury at Secrets Huatulco

Another advantage of a Day Pass at Secrets Huatulco (and all Secrets Resorts) is that no reservations are needed for any of the restaurants. So whether you opt for the buffet, a seaside grill or a la carte dining you just appear at the check-in desk at the restaurant of your choice and the host or hostess will  seat you. In very rare circumstances there may be a wait.

My personal choices for the best dining at Secrets Huatulco include  Castaways ( swoon-worthy views plus steak and seafood) as well as Tamarindo ( authentic Mexican cuisine) where I enjoyed the best birria ( a beef stew redolent with spices and served with steaming corn tortillas) I’ve had since I was in Tepic, Nayarit.

Another fave feature of  Secrets and other AMResorts? Guests don’t have to wear those pesky all-inclusive wristbands!

A Secrets Resort Day Pass also gives you access to activities including non-motorized water sports so you can kayak the calm waters of Conejos Bay, go paddle boarding or participate in water aerobics or other classes. Two tennis courts, a fitness centre as well as a new jungle boardwalk for birdwatching round out the offerings.

Sky Bar is one of the many bars you can enjoy at Secrets Huatulco

Cost of Day Pass at Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa

The following is the cost of a day pass in MXN pesos converted to USD on Dec 14, 2017.

These prices were accurate as at December 14, 2017 but are subject to change without notice. The cost in USD or CAD dollars also varies  based on the exchange rate.

Availability of a Secrets Huatulco Day Pass

Looking west at Conejos Bay and Secrets Huatulco

It’s important to know that Day Passes may not be available during peak occupancy periods such as Christmas,  New Year’s, Easter or other holidays. So be sure to call ahead and check. If a Day Pass is not available at Secrets Huatulco on the day you wish to visit, you can check Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa. This family-friendly resort is located on equally pretty Tangolunda Bay. Learn more about the costs, inclusions and all-inclusive features of a Day Pass  at Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa. 

Extras at Secrets Huatulco

For an added experience, you can book into the Secrets Huatulco Spa (for an extra cost) and get access to private pools and retreat areas along with spa treatments such as a Mango-Passion Fruit Yogurt Wrap or a Caviar Facial. Prices for the spa treatments vary but it’s worth checking the daily spa specials for a deal.

View of Secrets Huatulco

If you decide to overnight, you can book a Junior suite ocean front (all-Inclusive) at very tempting weekend prices especially given today’s exchange rates MXN to USD/CAD dollar. Or you can subscribe to the AMResorts newsletter to get special deals delivered directly to your in-box. All rooms are ocean-view and include 24-hour room service with gourmet cuisine dropped off in a Secret Box, so you won’t be disturbed.

If you’re thinking about booking an overnight suite, be sure to read our Ultimate Guide to Secrets Huatulco  for advice on whether it’s worth upgrading to Preferred Club or a swim-out suite.

Grab a lounger for the day

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And that’s not the end of things to do in Huatulco! Read our Essential Puerto Escondido Travel Guide for more information on hotels, beaches, things to do, day trips and more on the coast of Oaxaca. Or go directly to these posts:

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