Gustavo H.
Serious Warning: Do Not Trust Secrets Moxché or Unlimited Vacation Club
In September 2023, I took my partner to Secrets Moxché in Playa del Carmen, expecting a luxury experience. Instead, we were immediately pressured into a 30-minute sales pitch in exchange for a “free” massage. The sales rep followed us to breakfast, commandeered our morning, and forced us into a tour of both our hotel and a neighboring property, aggressively pushing the Unlimited Vacation Club. We were overwhelmed with promises of free nights, upgrades, VIP access, and exclusive discounts. We made the mistake of joining the program. That’s when the real issues started. Billing was aggressive and unrelenting. When I had difficulty with payments due to a cancer diagnosis and treatment, there was absolutely no compassion or flexibility. I paid off my balance, and once I was healthy, attempted to use the benefits we were sold. That’s when the deception became obvious. The “free” 7-night stay was a classic bait-and-switch—most properties were excluded, and at the location we wanted, the benefit was cut to just 3 nights. When I raised this issue, I was told “that’s just how it is.” No accountability, no solutions. We booked the 3 nights at our original hotel, paid $100 for a taxi from Cancun, and arrived to find our reservation had been changed—without our consent—to Secrets Mirabal in Cancun. The vacation club’s response? No help, no apology. If we wanted to stay where we originally booked, we were told we’d have to pay full price and lose our “benefit” nights. To make matters worse, I was denied restroom access at the hotel where I was supposed to be a guest—even though I am a prostate cancer survivor with urgent medical needs. No one cared or offered assistance. When I requested help with the unnecessary cab fare, I was told it was not their problem. The only suggestion was to take another expensive taxi and hope for the best. At Secrets Mirabal, the so-called “upgrade” was underwhelming. The room was basic, the hotel was under construction, and Unlimited Vacation Club staff continued to harass us with messages and invitations to more presentations, blaming us for their misleading sales tactics. Their idea of compensation? A beach bag with cheap trinkets, and later, a $50 voucher—only if we signed more paperwork. The hotel itself was far from luxury. Maintenance issues were everywhere: a lamp lying on the restaurant floor, water leaking from the ceiling, and staff who ignored complaints. The alcohol was bottom-shelf, and bartenders refused to make drinks unless continuously tipped. The food was mediocre at best, and staff dismissed any feedback. This experience was a complete disaster—misleading sales, no accountability, and blatant disregard for guests’ time, money, and health. I strongly urge anyone considering Secrets Moxché or the Unlimited Vacation Club to stay away. This was one of the most disappointing and frustrating travel experiences I have ever had.



