My Honest Review of The Secrets Aura All-Inclusive Adults-Only Hotel (Cozumel) 2024!

Behold my review of the Secrets Aura Cozumel – you’re on island time now!

As a travel specialist I’ll dig into the nitty-gritty:

• Rooms
• Beach
• Service
• Food and more!

to make sure you choose the right hotel for you!

Cozumel is a tropical island located just off the shore of Playa del Carmen and offers a much more laid-back tropical vibe. 

With 100s of hotels to choose from, I hope my experience at Secrets Aura Cozumel helps you to decide whether this all-inclusive adults-only haven is a worthy contender on your list of potential hotels for your next vacay.

If you still have unanswered questions by the end of this blog, leave them in the comments section below I will get back to you ASAP. 🙂

My Secrets Aura Review includes:

1. Location
2. Hotel Overview
3. Rooms
4. The Beach
5. Food
6. The Unlimited Package
7. Activities & Nightlife
8. Spa
9. Weddings
10. Conclusion

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My Review of the Secrets Aura Cozumel

We don’t shy away from the negatives because ultimately we want you to be well-informed and have the most magical vacation ever…returning time and time again to this stunning region we call home.

My stay at this hotel was only for about 24-hours, so with that in mind, I tried to immerse myself in the 5* adults-only luxury as quickly as possible to bring you all there is to know about Secrets Aura Cozumel.

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1. Location

A stay at this hotel removes you from the hustle of bustle of tourist life and puts you on island time! 

That said, you’re not TOO far away from civilization if you did want to explore busier towns during your stay here.

Cozumel is the postcard-perfect paradise island floating on the horizon.

You can get there in just 30 minutes by ferry from Playa del Carmen. 

Cozumel is a beautiful island famed for its scuba diving!

Nature lovers and adventurists will never want to leave.

The island is largely undeveloped is a lot less commercialized than other places such as Cancun and Playa del Carmen.

Consequently, it boasts a much more tropical vibe, with unique hotels, restaurants, and stores.

Although the island is still pretty raw there are lots of things to do here.

If diving is your thing, or you would like to be able to finally tick it off your bucket list this is the perfect opportunity to see some of the world’s most famous reefs.

At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there are diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures that are definitely worth checking out.

There’s also an eco-park called Chankanaab surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.

Read my article ‘best things to do in Cozumel’ here for more inspo.

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2. Hotel Overview

✓ 266 one-room suites

✓ More than 50 suites with ocean view

✓ 4 à la carte restaurants

✓ 1 international buffet

✓ 1 24-hour café

✓ 5 bars and lounges

✓ Full-access to restaurants & bars at neighboring Sunscape Sabor Cozumel

✓ 24-hour room service

✓ Fitness center

✓ Secrets Pevonia Spa

✓ Free WiFI throughout the property

✓ Private pier on resort property

✓ On-site dive school

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3. Rooms at Secrets Aura Cozumel

There are 219 Jr. Suites available throughout the property.

All of which either come with:

• Pool views
• Ocean views
• Swim-up pools

After a long day enjoying the sun or activities the island has to offer, you can retreat to your lavish room which features a king-size bed or two double beds, private terrace or balcony, full bathroom with whirlpool, complimentary mini-bar and much more.

If you are ready to experience an even higher level of luxury, the Preferred Club is for you. Enjoy an upgraded suite, access to an exclusive lounge, special concierge service and other enhanced amenities (more on this later).

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4. Beach at Secrets Aura Cozumel

For me, the Secrets Aura beach is hands down one of the most attractive aspects of this adults-only, all-inclusive hotel.

The water in front of the hotel is like a tranquil mirror, reflecting the mesmerizing array of blue hues that make the Caribbean Sea so breathtaking.

An approximately 20 ft. stretch of fine white sand runs the length of the hotel, which is spread out amidst a tropical garden in a sort of u-shape in front of the beach.

Directly in front of the hotel lies a private pier, which guests can use to jump into the water, set off on aquatic excursions such as snorkeling or diving, or even enjoy a nice romantic dinner for two.

For those who get tired of the variety of loungers and hammocks spread out in front of the sea, there’s also the opportunity to join in a game of beach volleyball.

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5. The food at Secrets Aura Cozumel

Secrets Aura Cozumel offers guests the options to choose between four à la carte restaurants, one international buffet, a 24-hour coffee and pastry shop, and round-the-clock room service.

If I think about what’s important at an all-inclusive hotel in terms of their cuisine, my thoughts immediately go to quality and variety.

I think Secrets Aura does very well in both aspects.

I ate at Windows, which is an à la carte restaurant, Oceana, which is more seafood oriented, and the Market Café buffet.

They all get good reviews, though as a foodie I personally would stay at a place that is not all-inclusive in order to explore the local restaurants.

On a final note, guests at Secrets Aura also have unlimited access to the neighboring sister property, Sunscape Sabor Cozumel. This family-friendly, activities-oriented resort offers an additional three à la carte restaurants.

SECRETS AURA RESTAURANTS

Windows – International and local cuisine, à la carte
Oceana – A la carte seafood favorites
Bordeaux – Fine French cuisine
Market Café – International and local buffet
Barefoot Grill – Grilled specialties served poolside
Coco Café – Premium coffee, teas, and snacks
Gohan – A la carte sushi restaurant

SUNSCAPE SABOR COZUMEL RESTAURANTS

Portofino – International buffet
Seaside Grill – Grilled specialties
El Patio – Authentic Mexican fare
Da Mario – Italian style pizzeria

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6. The Unlimited-Luxury Package

For an additional price and added luxury, guests can choose the Preferred Club upgrade.

Among the included amenities are limitless gourmet dining, exclusive access to the Preferred Club installations, and premium drinks at three bars and lounges throughout the resort.

As not one to indulge in the all-inclusive experiences I don’t have much of a benchmark to judge how it compares with other similar hotels.

How much something like that is needed I guess depends on your expectations.

Walking through the hotel and seeing the people, there was no way to distinguish who was who and everyone seemed happy.

So there’s that.

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7. Activities & Nightlife

In addition to the food, drinks, and wonderful installations, Secrets Aura Cozumel also has a gym, two full-size tennis courts and even an archery range.

Because the water is so calm and the reef is not too far from shore, there are also great water activities available such as snorkeling and kayaking.

As for nightlife, there is a sky lounge on the roof overlooking the Caribbean Sea and a nightly disco for those wanting to show off their boogie.

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8. Spa

In case you were wondering, let me rain on your parade.

Spa services are not included in the Unlimited-Luxury package.

However, they do have a hydrotherapy circuit which is included as an additional perk for Preferred Club members.

I admit I sacrificed myself here for the good of my readers and tried out the hydrotherapy circuit and a follow-up massage.

For those of you who have never experienced a hydrotherapy circuit, it’s an experience that lasts about 40-minutes taking you on an aquatic circuit which vacillates between hot and cold.

From walking on stones to powerful massage spouts, a sauna, vapor room and some of the coldest water you’ve likely ever experienced, it is a good way to start off your therapeutic getaway in the Caribbean.

As for my massage, well, I don’t really know any more appropriate word than fantastic.

As someone who sits around on the computer way more than is humanly healthy, the knots in my back are like the surface of Mars.

My talented masseuse did a deep-tissue work that, while leaving me a little sore afterward, worked wonders on my desk chair-inflicted back.

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9.Weddings, Honeymoons & Anniversaries

If I were still Catholic this would be the part where I make my confession.

Forgive me, readers, for I have sinned.

But no.

See, while I neither got married nor celebrated a honeymoon or anniversary at Secrets Aura Cozumel, I did realize that this is one great hotel to do so.

On the one hand, it’s enough to read everything I just mentioned.

But I think this resort is great for such occasions because of its awesome layout and semi-private beach.

Plus, even though it’s an adults-only hotel, which could be a dealbreaker for a wedding if you had kids, with the neighboring and more economical family-friendly Sunscape Sabor right next door, the entire wedding party can still be together while leaving the adults free from those embarrassing temper-tantrums.

The spacious theater, which is located on the side of Sunscape Sabor Cozumel, can accommodate up to 400 people.

Interested in an adults-only wedding? Check out the top 10 Adults-Only Resorts for Weddings in Mexico.

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10. Final Thoughts on Secrets Aura Cozumel

I’m easy.

I’ve never been one to make much of a fuss about the little things.

Maybe you noticed that I didn’t even mention the service. There’s a reason for that.

Mexican hospitality is unrivaled, and the people of the Riviera Maya and Yucatan lead the way in providing authentic, empathetic, and professional service.

That is the standard rather than the exception, and this was exactly the case at Secrets Aura.

One issue I did have, however, which didn’t really bother me but may others, is the fact that I was located on the first floor with my door facing a not so transited walkway.

If you’re a light sleeper or need more peace and quiet during your stay, then I would recommend making sure you get at least a second-floor room.

Otherwise, I think Secrets Aura Cozumel is the perfect mix of beach, bliss, and balance.

Places like this represent the true idea of what vacations are all about in the first place: finding a beautiful place to get away, disconnect, relax, and allow yourself to be pampered as the tension and worries of your daily life slowly fade away — even if it is for just a few days.

However, with a range of great on-site activities — not to mention all of the wonderful aquatic activities available on Cozumel Island — Secrets Aura Cozumel can provide the perfect balance for your next adults-only tropical escapade.

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