Paging VABuckeye - Re Hotel Secreto

The beach is a small private beach. Swimming is forbidden as it is on the rough side. Playa Norte is about a 2 minute walk around the point and the water there is perfect.

The staff will bring chairs and umbrellas and set them up for you on the beach. Victor used to take our lunch order and then go and get lunch and bring it to us on the beach. Unfortunately, the last I heard Victor no longer worked there as they had to consolidate staff because of COVID.

You still should be able to at least get drink service from the hotel on the beach.

Hope this helped. We love that little hotel and the location is great.

Playa Norte is a public beach. There are a few private chair areas for guests of other hotels. There are also several bar/restaurants on Playa Norte but we haven't had luck with good service there as they have a captive audience on the beach. Hidalgo Street is just a few minutes away and you have many more choices and much better service there.

For late night on the way back from the bars food there are food carts that sell hotdogs smothered in cheese and jalapenos. So good or at least that's how my late night drunk arse self remembers them.

I'm not sure about the COVID protocol.

It sounds like Playa Arena could be a better option for you as it offers beach front access to Playa Norte. Book a Mi Secreto Deluxe room if available, it’s directly on the beach.

Hotel Secreto is great too if you’re wanting something more private.

Unfortunately over the years the boat music continues to get louder and louder so if that bothers you book HS. It does calm down after 4-5pm.