Secrets Akumal sets the stage for an unforgettable destination wedding in Riviera Maya. With dedicated on-site wedding coordinators, multiple ceremony venues, and comprehensive packages that handle every detail, all you need to do is show up and celebrate.
Overview
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya is an adults-only Unlimited-Luxury® resort on the calm shores of Akumal Bay — one of the most reliably protected bays on the Riviera Maya with warm, clear water year-round. The 421 suites, three Preferred Club tiers, and ceremony capacity up to 150 guests place it in the mid-upper Secrets tier. The immediate proximity to Akumal's famous sea turtle snorkelling site — accessible directly from the resort beach — gives wedding guests one of the most memorable natural experiences in Mexico without requiring an excursion booking.
Wedding packages
Wedding in Paradise Package
- Symbolic Ceremony*
- Newlywed Package
- Welcome letter
- Fresh fruit
- Bottle of sparkling wine
- Special turndown service the night of the wedding
- Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire
- One bouquet and one boutonniere per wedding couple
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (for up to 10 guests)
- 15% discount on all spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)
- Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
- Wedding organization and personal touch of onsite wedding coordinator
- Breakfast in bed with Mimosas (reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
- Free Anniversary Nights (stay a minimum of 5 paid nights over first anniversary date and receive 2 additional nights free or stay 4 paid nights over first anniversary date and receive 1 additional night free)
Secrets of Love
- Service of judge or minister
- Newlywed Package
- Welcome letter
- Fresh fruit
- Bottle of sparkling wine
- One bouquet and one boutonniere per wedding couple
- Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party
- Preparation and ironing of the couple’s wedding day attire
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine (up to 20 guests)
- Private dinner reception (silver menu, up to 20 guests)
- Natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table (1)
- Special turndown service the night of the wedding
- Wedgwood Vera Wang Love Knots toasting flutes
- 36 full color photos and wedding album (taken during ceremony)
- Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (silver menu, up to 20 guests)
- Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
- 15% discount on all spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)
- Wedding organization and personal touch of onsite wedding coordinator
- Breakfast in bed with Mimosas (Reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
- Hairstyling and makeup application for one member of the wedding couple day of the ceremony
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
- Free Anniversary Nights (stay a minimum of 5 paid nights over first anniversary date and receive 2 additional nights free or stay 4 paid nights over first anniversary date and receive 1 additional night free)
Secrets Ultimate Wedding
- Fresh fruit
- Welcome letter
- Newlywed Package
- Bottle of sparkling wine
- Service of judge or minister
- Video of ceremony (30 minutes)
- Special turndown service night of the wedding
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine (up to 20 guests)
- One bouquet and one boutonniere per wedding couple
- Natural floral centerpiece for ceremonial table (1)
- Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party
- Private dinner reception (Gold menu, up to 20 guests)
- Live Mexican music trio (1 set, during cocktail hour)
- Natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table (1)
- Preparation and ironing of the couple’s wedding day attire
- 50 full color photos taken during the ceremony and wedding album
- Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
- Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (Gold menu, up to 20 guests)
- 15% discount on all spa treatments (boutique purchases not included)
- Wedding organization and personal touch of onsite wedding coordinator
- Gazebo décor 20 chairs with white covers, ceremonial table, and aisle runner
- Breakfast in bed with Mimosas (Reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
- Choice of one Swedish massage for two, one European facial for two or one glow body scrub for two
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability) Hairstyling and makeup application for one member of the wedding couple for day of ceremony
- Free Anniversary Nights (stay a minimum of 5 paid nights over first anniversary date and receive 2 additional nights free or stay 4 paid nights over first anniversary date and receive 1 additional night free)
Newlywed & Anniversary Package
- Fresh fruit
- Welcome letter
- Bottle of sparkling wine
- Breakfast in bed with Mimosas (Reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
Secrets Ever After Vow Renewal Package
- Fresh fruit
- Welcome letter
- Anniversary Package
- Renewal of Vows Ceremony
- Bottle of sparkling wine
- Special turn down service
- Romantic turndown service
- Certificate of Renewed Vows
- Sparkling wine toast for two
- 5% discount on all spa treatments
- Service of a dedicated onsite wedding coordinator
- One bouquet and one boutonniere per wedding couple
- Special dining arrangements for two the evening of the ceremony
- Breakfast in bed with Mimosas (Reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
Beyond Memorable Wedding Package
- Dedicated wedding coordinator
- Welcome Cocktail Party- 1 hour event
- Rehearsal Dinner – 2 hour event
- Symbolic Ceremony* – private event
- Preparation of the couple’s wedding day attire
- Beach pergola or wedding gazebo drapery
- Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for the wedding couple
- Sound system
- White-linen covered chairs for guests
- Shoe check station provided for ceremonies held on the beach
- Wedding Reception – 3 hour private event
- Sweetheart table for the wedding couple with upgraded linens, and seating for two Sound system
- Delectable buffet with choice of variety of cuisine options*
- Private bar with bartender
- Dessert station and couple’s choice of wedding cake
- Sparkling wine and fresh fruit for the wedding couple and their parents in suite, upon arrival (up to 3 rooms)
- Complimentary access to the spa’s hydrotherapy areas for the wedding couple and their parents one day of stay
- Romantic turndown service for the wedding couple the evening of the wedding
- Romantic breakfast in bed with Mimosas the day after the wedding (confirm with wedding coordinator)
- Late check-out for the wedding couple (based on availability, until 3Pm)
- Complimentary return stay anniversary nights!
- Plus, the more you book, the more you receive:** (Confirm with coordinator)
- 20% discount on spa treatments for wedding couple and their parents (up to 6 people. Boutique purchases not included)
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability)*
Ceremony locations
Beach Pergola
A very nice oceanfront location on our stunning beach can accommodate up to 100 guests
The Ceiba Garden
A private location, does not have an ocean view but offers a paved area. Can accommodate up to 100 guests.
The Lagoon Arch
Quiet and small location perfect for an intimate wedding. Can accommodate up to 150 guests.
Foyer
Perfect backup location should weather become an issue.
Ballroom
This location can accommodate maximum 150 people.
Coco Cafe Deck
This location can accommodate maximum 25 people.
Resort rooms
Preferred Club Amenities
- Personalized check-in and check-out
- Special concierge service
- Preferred status and amenities
- Upgraded mini-bar
- Exclusive dining access
- Upgraded bath amenities
- Private Preferred Club Lounge
- Daily continental breakfast service
- Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
- Exquisite desserts and fine liquors
- Complimentary computer access
- Preferred Club suites in premium locations
- Daily à la carte breakfast in Seaside Grill restaurant
- Complimentary newspaper in-suite every day (English or Spanish)
- Access to Preferred Club Lounge Bar open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Junior Suite Tropical View
- Tropical view
- 544 sq. ft.
- One king-size or two double beds
- Full bathroom with whirlpool for two
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace<
Junior Suite Swim Out
- Tropical/pool view
- 544 sq. ft.
- One king-size or two double beds
- Full bathroom with whirlpool for two
- Private, furnished terrace with swim out access
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View
- Ocean view
- 572 sq. ft.
- Preferred Club amenities
- One king-size or two double beds
- Full bathroom with whirlpool for two
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace with plunge pool
Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out
- Tropical/pool view
- 572 sq. ft.
- Preferred Club amenities
- One king-size or two double beds
- Full bathroom with whirlpool for two
- Private, furnished terrace with swim out access
Romance Master Suite Ocean View
- Ocean view
- 1,280 sq. ft.
- One king-size bed
- Separate living room
- Preferred Club amenities
- Full bathroom with whirlpool for two
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace with plunge pool
Romance Master Suite Ocean Front
- One king-size bed
- 1,280 sq. ft.
- Oceanfront view
- Separate living room
- Preferred Club amenities
- Full bathroom with whirlpool for two
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace with plunge pool
Resort amenities
Restaurants
Choose from six gourmet à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a café and a grill, with no reservations ever required. 24-hour room service and late-night bites at Coco Café round out the options.
- Bordeaux – À la carte French fare in a romantic, Moulin Rouge-inspired setting.
- El Patio – Traditional Mexican cuisine served à la carte.
- Himitsu – Pan-Asian fare with a sushi bar and teppanyaki tables.
- Oceana – Fresh seafood in a quiet, romantic open-air seaside setting.
- Portofino – Authentic Italian cuisine in Tuscan-inspired décor.
- Seaside Grill – À la carte grilled specialties served poolside.
- Market Café – International buffet in a farmers-market-style setting.
- Barefoot Grill – Light lunch favorites in a casual, relaxed outdoor setting.
- Coco Café – Premium coffee and pastries, from morning coffee to late-night bites.
Bars & Lounges
- Barracuda – Pool and beach bar serving signature cocktails.
- Desires – Contemporary music lounge with a DJ, dance floor and outdoor fire pit.
- Halftime Bar – Poolside sports bar.
- Manatees – Swim-up bar serving refreshing cocktails.
- Rendezvous – Lobby bar with chic décor, panoramic views and custom cocktails.
- Showtime – Theater bar serving cocktails alongside nightly entertainment.
- Sugar Reef – Poolside bar serving tropical cocktails.
Sip, Savor & See Dining Experience
As part of the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury®, guests can Sip, Savor & See at nearby participating Secrets, Dreams and Now resorts in the Cancun and Riviera Maya region, enjoying dinner, complimentary cocktails and that evening's entertainment at sister properties. Transportation costs are not included.
Resort activities
- Archery
- Yoga
- Cocktail classes
- Dance lessons
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
- Water aerobics
- Football
- Kayaks
- Hobie cats
- Snorkeling
- Water polo
- Golf* (nearby)
- Deep sea fishing*
- Scuba diving*
- Sport fishing*
- Ping-pong
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Open-air theatre for shows and events
- Beach and pool volleyball
- Concert Projections Under the Stars
- Work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center
- Multi purpose court (basketball, volleyball, etc.)
- Soak in the sun poolside or on the white sand beach
- Sit back and enjoy a live show in our open-air theatre
- Expansive infinity pool with breathtaking ocean views
- Explore the spectacular Caribbean on a scuba diving tour*
- Take to the sea for kayaking, snorkeling, sailing or windsurfing
- Enjoy complimentary greens fees at nearby Riviera Maya Golf Club
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