Secrets Capri Resort

Monica · 12-17-2003

I read this site religiously before my trip to Playa Del Carmen (PDC) to get information about the brand new resort I was staying at, Secrets Capri. I just got back yesterday after spending 6 glorious days there and here's my review:
It is fabulous but only if you are looking for quiet. There is very little to do but R&R. It is very remote. There is only one resort next door and other than that, you can walk for miles on a secluded beach without seeing anyone. I absolutely loved this!!!! The staff are amazing especially the Apple Tours folks who booked me on many tours. I'll tell you all about those if anyone is interested.
Downfalls are that the resort is very new and they are still working out some of the bugs. I asked for a different room after my first night because of the loudspeaker at the party resort next door and a funny smell in my room (like sewer). On my first day there, I was so exhausted from a stressful life that all I wanted was sleep. The alarm clocks are bizarre and I never did figure out how to turn them off. I wasn't the only one as you could hear alarms going off at all hours. The power went off one night...but all of these minor inconveniences were just that--minor. The resort itself made up for it. The food was exceptional at all the a la carte restaurants..five star dining really.
So I highly recommend it but only if you want a quiet, relaxing place. It is 99% couples. I went alone and there were only two others like me. Everyone else was paired up. There was a wedding the first day I got there.
The spa is OK. I got a massage when I first arrived and it was nice. Again, the spa needs some finishing touches but all services are available.
I loved it and would like to go back with my husband.
If anyone has questions, I'm happy to answer all...as mentioned, I really looked to this site for information before my trip which was Dec. 11-16th.

grammatt · 12-18-2003

Thanks for your report...Like you, I have been watching this site and a handful of others for reviews. We have three couples booked to arrive 2-29-04 for a week. I was wondering if they have any activities at all at the resort. We stayed at the Secrets Excellence in Punta Cana two years ago and you could be as active as you wanted to be which was perfect for us. Some of us like to just lounge, while others of us like to play volleyball, bocce, etc.

Any info would be much appreciated.

Monica · 12-18-2003

There is a volleyball net and there were people playing. I don't think there is bocce but there are some water sports (kayaks, catamaran) for guests to use. I was there for 5 nights and on two evenings, there were theme nights with entertainment. There are daily activities at the pool like water aerobics and bingo. Also, the spa for massage/other treatments. Other than that, there is not much else to do at the resort.

Note that there is a CD/DVD player in each room so you can bring movies. I believe they have a library where you can sign out movies if you want to but I didn't access these while I was there so I don't know about the selection.

drpointer · 12-20-2003

Hey Monica, did you stay in the deluxe, jr. suite, or presidential?

Any chance you saw any other room types?

How is the jacuzzi tub? Big enough for 2?

Thanks.
R

Monica · 12-21-2003

I stayed in the Deluxe room with a King size bed. Then moved to one with two queen beds. The King size bed was nicer since it was a canopy but the room I was moved to had a larger balcony. If you can get an ocean view, I would highly recommend that. I did request one after I got there and they wanted to charge an additional $60/night which I wasn't willing to pay.

I didn't go into other rooms but could see the view as I walked by rooms with their doors open. If you don't get ocean view you are either looking over the resort next door or looking at jungle.

The jacuzzi tub in my room was very small--definitely for one person only. It was cozy!

Lizzie · 12-22-2003

Hi Monica,

Thanks so much for your report. I think Secrets will be just perfect for my husband and I. We are looking for a quiet place. Hopefully by the time I leave on Feb. 28th most of the kinks will have been worked out.

Have a great evening.

Lizzie

winnie w · 12-23-2003

Lizzie,
Were there irons in the standard rooms,or could you request one?
Thanks,
Winnie

jrgoblue · 12-23-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by "Monica"

I read this site religiously before my trip to Playa Del Carmen (PDC) to get information about the brand new resort I was staying at, Secrets Capri. I just got back yesterday after spending 6 glorious days there and here's my review:
i only if you are looking for quiet. There is very little to do but R&R. It is very remote. There is only one resort next door and other than that, you can walk for miles on a secluded beach without seeing anyone. I absolutely loved this!!!! The staff are amazing especially the Apple Tours folks who booked me on many tours. I'll tell you all about those if anyone is interested.
Downfalls are that the resort is very new and they are still working out some of the bugs. I asked for a different room after my first night because of the loudspeaker at the party resort next door and a funny smell in my room (like sewer). On my first day there, I was so exhausted from a stressful life that all I wanted was sleep. The alarm clocks are bizarre and I never did figure out how to turn them off. I wasn't the only one as you could hear alarms going off at all hours. The power went off one night...but all of these minor inconveniences were just that--minor. The resort itself made up for it. The food was exceptional at all the a la carte restaurants..five star dining really.
So I highly recommend it but only if you want a quiet, relaxing place. It is 99% couples. I went alone and there were only two others like me. Everyone else was paired up. There was a wedding the first day I got there.
The spa is OK. I got a massage when I first arrived and it was nice. Again, the spa needs some finishing touches but all services are available.
I loved it and would like to go back with my husband.
If anyone has questions, I'm happy to answer all...as mentioned, I really looked to this site for information before my trip which was Dec. 11-16th.

Monica,
Was your room number 251?

Monica · 12-28-2003

I was in 336 then moved to 410.

Monica · 12-28-2003

Winnie,
There is an iron and board in every room as well as a safe and DVD/VCR. Bring your favorite CDs to listen to in your room. Very nice!

grammatt · 12-29-2003

Has anyone stumbled across an actual map of the resort?

Moonlight · 12-29-2003

Can anyone tell me if there are any 110V outlets in the room at all -- sometimes they have them in the bathroom for the men's electric razors. Thanks//Moonlight in Georgia!

seniorjim · 01-04-2004

Just read another review at the following link... http://mytravelboard4.com/playa/posts/21397.html

Jim

12-17-2003	#1 (permalink)
Monica sandflea Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6	Secrets Capri Resort I read this site religiously before my trip to Playa Del Carmen (PDC) to get information about the brand new resort I was staying at, Secrets Capri. I just got back yesterday after spending 6 glorious days there and here's my review: It is fabulous but only if you are looking for quiet. There is very little to do but R&R. It is very remote. There is only one resort next door and other than that, you can walk for miles on a secluded beach without seeing anyone. I absolutely loved this!!!! The staff are amazing especially the Apple Tours folks who booked me on many tours. I'll tell you all about those if anyone is interested. Downfalls are that the resort is very new and they are still working out some of the bugs. I asked for a different room after my first night because of the loudspeaker at the party resort next door and a funny smell in my room (like sewer). On my first day there, I was so exhausted from a stressful life that all I wanted was sleep. The alarm clocks are bizarre and I never did figure out how to turn them off. I wasn't the only one as you could hear alarms going off at all hours. The power went off one night...but all of these minor inconveniences were just that--minor. The resort itself made up for it. The food was exceptional at all the a la carte restaurants..five star dining really. So I highly recommend it but only if you want a quiet, relaxing place. It is 99% couples. I went alone and there were only two others like me. Everyone else was paired up. There was a wedding the first day I got there. The spa is OK. I got a massage when I first arrived and it was nice. Again, the spa needs some finishing touches but all services are available. I loved it and would like to go back with my husband. If anyone has questions, I'm happy to answer all...as mentioned, I really looked to this site for information before my trip which was Dec. 11-16th.

12-20-2003	#4 (permalink)
drpointer lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 21	How are the jacuzzi's? Hey Monica, did you stay in the deluxe, jr. suite, or presidential? Any chance you saw any other room types? How is the jacuzzi tub? Big enough for 2? Thanks. R

12-21-2003	#5 (permalink)
Monica sandflea Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6	Re: How are the jacuzzi's? I stayed in the Deluxe room with a King size bed. Then moved to one with two queen beds. The King size bed was nicer since it was a canopy but the room I was moved to had a larger balcony. If you can get an ocean view, I would highly recommend that. I did request one after I got there and they wanted to charge an additional $60/night which I wasn't willing to pay. I didn't go into other rooms but could see the view as I walked by rooms with their doors open. If you don't get ocean view you are either looking over the resort next door or looking at jungle. The jacuzzi tub in my room was very small--definitely for one person only. It was cozy!

12-29-2003	#12 (permalink)
Moonlight lost on fifth Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 15	110V outlets??? Can anyone tell me if there are any 110V outlets in the room at all -- sometimes they have them in the bathroom for the men's electric razors. Thanks//Moonlight in Georgia!

12-18-2003	#2 (permalink)
grammatt very sparkly Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	Thanks for your report...Like you, I have been watching this site and a handful of others for reviews. We have three couples booked to arrive 2-29-04 for a week. I was wondering if they have any activities at all at the resort. We stayed at the Secrets Excellence in Punta Cana two years ago and you could be as active as you wanted to be which was perfect for us. Some of us like to just lounge, while others of us like to play volleyball, bocce, etc. Any info would be much appreciated.

12-18-2003	#3 (permalink)
Monica sandflea Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6	There is a volleyball net and there were people playing. I don't think there is bocce but there are some water sports (kayaks, catamaran) for guests to use. I was there for 5 nights and on two evenings, there were theme nights with entertainment. There are daily activities at the pool like water aerobics and bingo. Also, the spa for massage/other treatments. Other than that, there is not much else to do at the resort. Note that there is a CD/DVD player in each room so you can bring movies. I believe they have a library where you can sign out movies if you want to but I didn't access these while I was there so I don't know about the selection.

12-22-2003	#6 (permalink)
Lizzie ruined Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 97	Hi Monica, Thanks so much for your report. I think Secrets will be just perfect for my husband and I. We are looking for a quiet place. Hopefully by the time I leave on Feb. 28th most of the kinks will have been worked out. Have a great evening. Lizzie

12-23-2003	#7 (permalink)
winnie w toe in water Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 40	Lizzie, Were there irons in the standard rooms,or could you request one? Thanks, Winnie

12-28-2003	#9 (permalink)
Monica sandflea Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6	I was in 336 then moved to 410.

12-28-2003	#10 (permalink)
Monica sandflea Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 6	Winnie, There is an iron and board in every room as well as a safe and DVD/VCR. Bring your favorite CDs to listen to in your room. Very nice!

12-29-2003	#11 (permalink)
grammatt very sparkly Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 25	Has anyone stumbled across an actual map of the resort?

01-04-2004	#13 (permalink)
seniorjim lost on fifth Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 23	Just read another review at the following link... http://mytravelboard4.com/playa/posts/21397.html Jim

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