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A review of Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets, an all-inclusive, adults-only, ultra-luxury resort offering an elevated experiental getaway on a private, white sand beach.
View of the Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets private beach zone with water slide, hammocks and Bali beds. View of the Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets private beach zone with water slide, hammocks and Bali beds.
Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets features its own private beach. (Credit: Michele Peterson)
Maybe you’ve soaked up the beach scene at Playa Norte or snorkeled the undersea wonders of its offshore reefs.
But suspended from a cliff on its quiet southwestern shore is a new jewel; Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets.
Panoramic view of the main pool from Signature Double Suite at Impression Isla Mujeres resort. Panoramic view of the main pool from Signature Double Suite at Impression Isla Mujeres resort.
Morning view from Suite 1116 at Impression Isla Mujeres. (Credit: Michele Peterson)
While writing for leading magazines and guidebooks such as Lonely Planet and Fodor’s, I’ve been lucky enough to stay at dozens of luxury resorts, AirBnBs and hotels in Mexico.
I just returned from the new Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets. While I’m not one who swoons easily, this magical resort quickly vaulted onto my list of the best all-inclusive resorts in the Cancun Riviera Maya area.
So if you’re planning an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico, read on to discover why this dreamy new luxury resort should be on your radar.
This review of Impression Isla Mujeres includes the complete scoop on this resort, insider tips and lots of original photos so you can see what it’s really like.
Quick Overview
views from the rooftop of a luxury resort on Isla Mujeres. views from the rooftop of a luxury resort on Isla Mujeres.
With its white-washed curves and stunning ocean views, Impression Isla Mujeres has a distinct Santorini vibe. (Credit: Michele Peterson)
Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets is a 125-suite, all-inclusive, adult-only luxury hideaway that opened in 2023. It’s located in the southern zone of Isla Mujeres, 30 minutes by boat from Marina Hacienda del Mar at Dreams Vista Cancun on the mainland.
It joins Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres (also within the Hyatt Inclusive Collection) and is the second property in the Impression by Secrets brand. It’s designed to offer a serene resort experience that’s both sanctuary and inspiration.
Advantages
Dramatic architecture and original artwork.
Appealing wedding, vow renewal and honeymoon packages.
Memorable sense of arrival by private resort catamaran.
Unique experiential day and night activities.
Among the elevated Endless Privileges® at Impression by Secrets there are no set check-in or check-out times.
Private beach has no Cancun sargassum seaweed problem.
Dedicated butler team and thrice-daily maid service.
Complimentary 24-hour laundry service.
Good to Know
Property has a lot of stairs from the beach to lobby. But accessible rooms are available and there’s elevator access to guest rooms.
Is This Resort for You?
Couple on a wedding pier at Secrets Isla Mujeres. Couple on a wedding pier at Secrets Isla Mujeres.
Don’t be surprised if you see a wedding, vow renewal or engagement at this naturally romantic resort. (Credit: Michele Peterson)
With its dreamy Bali beds for two and secluded, palm-fringed pools, this resort is ultra-romantic for couples. But it also works for a mix of other travellers such as groups of friends and solo travellers.
I travelled to this resort with my adult daughter to celebrate her milestone birthday. We didn’t feel out of place at all.
Rooftop at Impression Isla Mujeres. Rooftop at Impression Isla Mujeres.
With its sleek, contemporary design you’ll feel like a celebrity at this upscale property. (Credit: Michele Peterson)
During our stay we met several guests on girls (and guys) getaways, solo travellers and a multigenerational group on a wellness break.
If you want to be close to the convenient gateway of Cancun International Airport, but want to steer clear of the hotel zone’s raucous party scene, then you’ll enjoy the soothing serenity of Impression Isla Mujeres.
