Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta — All-Inclusive Destination Weddings
David Alfaro Siqueiros No. 164, Col. Zona Hotelera Las Glorias, 48333 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico · Adults-Only (18+) · 271 Suites · AAA Four Diamond · Banderas Bay
Resort Overview
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta sits on the golden sands of Banderas Bay — one of the largest natural bays in the world — in Puerto Vallarta's Hotel Zone, 15 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport and just 5 minutes from the famous El Malecón boardwalk and downtown Old Town. All 271 suites overlook the ocean, with a contemporary décor and refined luxury amenities including whirlpool tubs and daily-refreshed minibars. The resort features an open-air 3rd-floor lobby with sweeping bay and Sierra Madre mountain views, live nightly entertainment, a 14,000 sq ft eco-friendly spa built from reclaimed wood, an infinity pool facing the Pacific, and Puerto Vallarta's only on-site casino. Free-flow access to the adjacent Dreams Vallarta Bay adds seven more restaurants and five bars to the program — 13 total dining venues across both properties for the wedding week.
Banderas Bay Sunsets — Pacific Facing
One of Mexico's most famous sunset settings — the bay faces due west with the Sierra Madre mountains on the horizon, producing nightly golden-hour skies that no Caribbean resort can match.
Free-Flow to Dreams Vallarta Bay
7 additional restaurants and 5 bars at the adjacent Dreams Vallarta Bay — 13 total dining venues for the wedding week across both properties at no extra charge.
Puerto Vallarta's Only On-Site Casino
The only all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta with its own casino on property — a distinctive evening entertainment option for wedding groups who enjoy it.
14,000 sq ft Eco-Spa from Reclaimed Wood
An unusually distinctive spa construction — reclaimed wood throughout, hydrotherapy circuit with new serenity cabins, and a serene natural aesthetic that's different from the standard resort spa.
Complimentary Golf at 2 Courses
Complimentary green fees at both Marina Vallarta Golf Club and Vista Vallarta Club de Golf — two of Puerto Vallarta's premier courses, included in the Unlimited-Luxury® rate.
5 Minutes from Old Town
Unlike Cancun or Punta Cana resorts that require 30–45 minute transfers to reach a city center, El Malecón and Old Town Puerto Vallarta are genuinely walkable — a meaningful quality-of-life difference for the wedding week.
Wedding Venues 6 Venues · Up to 300 Guests
Puerto Vallarta sunsets are the headline feature at every outdoor venue here — plan your ceremony timing to capture golden hour, especially at the Terraza La Vista. The Ballroom serves as both the primary large-reception space and the official rain contingency for any outdoor event.
| Venue | Setting | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beach | Beachfront on Banderas Bay — Banderas Bay's golden sand with the Pacific Ocean and Sierra Madre mountains as backdrop. Semi-private open-air setting. | 250 ceremony · 250 cocktail · 80 reception | $700 location fee · 10:30 PM curfew · The largest outdoor venue capacity on property |
| Terraza La Vista | Elevated covered terrace with panoramic 180° views of Banderas Bay — the resort's signature sunset ceremony venue and the strongest photographic setting on property. | 100 ceremony · 100 cocktail · 100 reception | $1,000 location fee · 100-guest minimum · Sunset timing is critical — confirm golden hour with coordinator |
| Pool Terrace | Hard-surface terrace adjacent to the pools — elegant poolside setting ideal for receptions with a dance floor. | 250 cocktail · 250 reception | 100-guest minimum · Hard surface excellent for dancing |
| Secrets Deck | Contemporary open-air deck — one of the most intimate venue options, fully customizable with chairs, tables, and décor elements. | 50 reception | Best for intimate receptions and cocktail gatherings |
| Lobby | The resort's signature open-air 3rd-floor lobby with sweeping bay and mountain views and refreshing ocean breeze — a distinctive ceremony setting above the resort grounds. | 75 ceremony | Elevated views of Banderas Bay · naturally spectacular backdrop without additional décor investment |
| Ballroom | Fully air-conditioned indoor venue — contemporary and tasteful décor with ample space for dance floor, stage, and AV. Rain contingency for all outdoor bookings. | Up to 300 guests | Additional fees confirmed at booking · Strongest weather-backup option · Large-reception primary venue |
Secrets Wedding Packages
Complimentary when booking at least 7 nights in the qualifying room category, or when 5 rooms (any category) are booked for at least 3 nights. Also applies to vow renewals.
- On-site wedding coordinator
- Symbolic ceremony setup
- Preparation and ironing of wedding attire
- Bouquet(s) and boutonniere(s) for the couple
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (up to 10 guests)
- Newlywed package · special turndown service
- Complimentary room for one member of the couple the night before (subject to availability)
- Late checkout for the couple (subject to availability)
- Free first anniversary nights (qualifying stay)
- 15% spa treatment discount · minister/judge fees charged separately
Cannot be combined with the Secrets Eternity Honeymoon Package for both to be received complimentary. Minimum 30 days advance booking required. Subject to blackout dates. Note: venue location fees for Beach and Terraza La Vista are charged separately from the package.
Mid-tier package — adds a 3-hour private dinner reception for 20 guests, ceremony photography, and Vera Wang toasting flutes. Minister/judge included.
- All Wedding in Paradise inclusions
- Minister/judge service included
- Hairstyling and makeup for one member of the couple
- Natural floral centerpiece for sweetheart table
- Private cocktail hour — hors d'oeuvres, Silver Menu, 20 guests (1 hr)
- Private dinner reception — Silver Menu, 20 guests (3 hrs)
- 36 full-color ceremony photos + wedding album
- Two boutonnieres + two corsages for wedding party
- Wedgwood Vera Wang Love Knots toasting flutes
- Welcome/rehearsal dinner bonus at an à la carte restaurant
Flagship tier — adds live entertainment, full gazebo décor setup, video coverage, and a couples spa treatment.
- All Secrets of Love inclusions
- Live mariachi or Mexican music trio during cocktail hour
- Full gazebo/venue décor — 20 chairs, ceremonial table, aisle runner
- Natural floral centerpieces for both sweetheart and ceremonial tables
- Private cocktail hour — Gold Menu, 20 guests (1 hr)
- Private dinner reception — Gold Menu, 20 guests (3 hrs)
- 50 full-color photos + wedding album
- 30-minute ceremony video
- Choice of Swedish massage, European facial, or body scrub for two
- Welcome/rehearsal dinner bonus at an à la carte restaurant
Wedding Group Benefits
A group booking of 10+ rooms with a minimum 3-night stay unlocks the group benefit tier at Secrets Vallarta Bay. Maximum of 3 complimentary rooms and 2 upgrades per group.
Complimentary Rooms
1 complimentary room for every 10 paid rooms per night. VFL tracks your group's room nights and ensures the complimentary room refund is issued correctly after travel.
Room Upgrades
1 complimentary upgrade to the next room category for every 10 paid rooms per night — based on the lowest room category booked by the group. Cannot be combined with the complimentary wedding package, though both may be booked side by side when requirements are met independently.
$100 Resort Coupons Per Person
Applicable at the Spa (up to $40 per 50-minute treatment), Romantic Dinners (up to $60 per dinner arranged through Concierge), and up to $10 per bottle of wine. No cash value if unused.
Complimentary Welcome Reception
1-hour hosted welcome reception for up to 50 guests — bartender, open bar, and hors d'oeuvres station. Private group check-in included.
Hospitality Desk + Welcome Cocktail
Welcome drink on arrival, private check-in, and dedicated group coordinator throughout the stay.
Blackout dates: May 1–31, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1. All reservations must be booked within the group wedding contract.
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Free-Flow Access to Dreams Vallarta Bay
All guests staying at Secrets Vallarta Bay have complimentary free-flow access to the adjacent Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa — adding 7 restaurants and 5 bars for a combined total of 13 dining venues across both properties. What this means practically for a wedding group over 4–5 nights:
7 Additional Restaurants
Dreams Vallarta Bay adds Himitsu (Pan-Asian), Tamarindo (Mexican), and five more — 13 total dining options for the wedding week without repeating the same restaurant twice.
5 Additional Bars
Extended bar and entertainment program — gives wedding groups more variety across a multi-night stay than either resort provides alone.
Additional Pools & Facilities
Full facility access at Dreams Vallarta Bay — additional pools, spa, and entertainment options for guests wanting variety mid-week.
Dining — 7 Venues at Secrets + 7 More at Dreams
All dining included in Unlimited-Luxury® at Secrets Vallarta Bay. No reservations required at most venues. Bay Café opens at 6 AM. With free-flow access to Dreams Vallarta Bay next door, wedding groups access 13+ total dining venues.
- Bordeaux — classic French fine dining · most romantic dinner setting
- Oceana — beachfront seafood · open-air Pacific views
- Market Café — international buffet · five specialty stations
- Gohan — sushi bar · open from 1 PM · dedicated sushi focus
- Bay Café — signature coffee shop · 6 AM to 11 PM · social hub between meals
- Barefoot Grill — poolside casual · day-grill menu without leaving the sun
- Sweet Bites — crêpes and ice cream · from 1 PM
- Chef's Table — private dining watching the head chef prepare · groups reserve via concierge
Plus a private wine cellar with sommelier for groups — wine and food pairing experiences bookable through the concierge. Smoothie and milkshake station at the pool area from morning.
Suites & Accommodations
271 suites — all with ocean views, across every category. All suites include whirlpool tub, daily-refreshed minibar, 24-hour room service via the "Secrets Box" private delivery system, and a private balcony or terrace. Ground-floor suites offer direct swim-out pool access.
Junior Suite
- King or 2 double beds
- Whirlpool tub · furnished balcony
- Garden, partial ocean, or ocean view
- Up to 3 adults
Junior Suite Swim-Out
- Ground floor · direct pool access from terrace
- King bed · whirlpool tub
- Tropical or pool view
Preferred Club Suites (Recommended for couple)
- All Junior Suite amenities
- Preferred Club Lounge access
- Daily continental breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, fine liquors
- Pillow menu · upgraded minibar and bath amenities
- Butler service (select categories)
Puerto Vallarta — What Wedding Guests Will Experience
Old Town PV (5 min)
- El Malecón — 1-mile oceanfront boardwalk · shops, sculptures, street performers
- Zona Romántica — Puerto Vallarta's most charming restaurant district
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe — PV's landmark colonial church
- Los Muertos Beach — Vallarta's most popular local beach
Golf
- Marina Vallarta Golf Club — 18 holes · complimentary via resort
- Vista Vallarta Club de Golf — 36 holes (Jack Nicklaus + Tom Weiskopf) · complimentary via resort
Excursions
- Yelapa village by boat — hidden waterfall village accessible only by water
- Marietas Islands snorkeling — hidden beach + sea turtle encounters
- Zip-lining jungle tours — Sierra Madre canopy adventures
- Whale watching (December–March) — humpback whales in Banderas Bay
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