Secrets Preferred Club: Is It Actually Worth It?
Private lounges. Beach clubs. Butler service. Rooftop pools. Exclusive restaurants. Upgraded amenities. But here’s the thing: not every Preferred Club is created equal.
What every Secrets Preferred Club usually includes.
Across the board, Secrets Preferred Club typically includes private check-in, access to the Preferred Club lounge with bar and food, upgraded room amenities, and generally an upgraded room service menu.
Private Check-In
A smoother arrival experience with a more VIP feel from the start.
Preferred Lounge
Access to a lounge with snacks, bar service, and a quieter space to pop into during the day.
Upgraded Amenities
Better room amenities and generally an upgraded room service menu.
Preferred Club is worth considering when it changes your actual vacation.
Dedicated Pool or Beach
If Preferred Club gives you a separate pool or beach area, that can be a huge value.
Exclusive Restaurant
A dedicated breakfast or lunch option can make mornings much easier.
Butler Service
Worth it when the butler service is meaningful and attached to your room category.
Sometimes Preferred Club sounds better than it actually is.
You Won’t Use The Perks
If you’re barely at the resort or don’t care about lounges, skip the upgrade.
The Price Gap Is Huge
If it’s hundreds more per night and the perks are minimal, save your money.
No Dedicated Spaces
If the resort only adds a lounge and breakfast option, it may not be worth it.
Melissa’s Preferred Club Rule
If Preferred Club gives you a dedicated restaurant, dedicated pool, dedicated beach area, butler service, or a truly special space like a rooftop or beach club, it’s usually worth pricing. If it only gives you a lounge, breakfast, and upgraded room service, it depends heavily on the price difference.
The honest Preferred Club verdict.
This is where the real value is. Some Secrets resorts make Preferred Club feel like an entirely different vacation. Others? Not so much.
Secrets Playa Mujeres
- Exclusive pool, beach, and dining areas
- New beach club
- Complimentary spa treatment
- Bali beds
- Preferred amenities at Dreams, including lazy river access
YES YES YES. This is one of the strongest Preferred Club upgrades because you get so many additional spaces and access to extra amenities.
Secrets Maroma Beach
- Access to beach club
- Breakfast at Oceana
- Complimentary 25-minute spa treatment
- Stunning Preferred Club beach experience
Yes. The beach club at Maroma is absolutely stunning and well worth it.
Secrets Playa Blanca
- Infinity pool access
- Butler service
- Dedicated beach area
The pool and beach areas dedicated to Preferred Club are stunning. I would absolutely do it.
Secrets Cap Cana
- Dedicated pool area
- Dedicated beach area
- Oceana open for breakfast
Having dedicated areas plus the additional breakfast option is nice to have. I would probably get it.
Secrets Moxché
- Day pass to hydrotherapy circuit
- Rooftop restaurant
- Rooftop bar and pool
I’m a sucker for rooftop options. If you think you would use the rooftop spaces, then yes.
Secrets La Romana
- Beach bag
- Pool and beach area
- Exclusive restaurant for breakfast and lunch
Nice to have a dedicated restaurant plus additional pool and beach areas.
Secrets Playa Esmeralda
- Private pool and beach area
- Exclusive Preferred-only restaurant
- Butler service
Great for the additional pool and beach area, especially with a dedicated restaurant.
Secrets Tides
- Butler service
- Dedicated restaurant for breakfast and lunch
- Dedicated pool and beach area
Nice to have the dedicated restaurant plus the additional pool and beach area.
Secrets Mirabel
- Access to sky bar and lounge
- Dedicated pool
- Butler service in certain room categories
Yes, but double check which room categories have butler service.
Secrets Akumal
- Breakfast at Seaside Grill
Maybe. It depends on if having an à la carte breakfast option is important compared to buffet and room service.
Secrets Baby Beach
- Breakfast at restaurant
Maybe. It depends on how important à la carte breakfast is to you.
Secrets Royal Beach
- Breakfast at Olio
- Dedicated beach and pool areas
Maybe. It depends on if the breakfast option and dedicated areas matter enough for the price difference.
Secrets The Vine
- Pool access
- Breakfast and lunch at Olio
Maybe. It depends on if having an à la carte breakfast and lunch option is important to you.
Secrets Bahia Mita
- Private rooftop infinity pool
I think you can pass on this one.
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
- Not worth mentioning
Hard pass.
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos
- Preferred Club pool
I would pass. Not worth it.
Secrets St. Lucia
- Butler service
- Additional dining for breakfast and lunch
- Dedicated beach and pool area
I don’t think demand is high enough yet where you’ll be fighting for beach chairs. I would pass until further notice.
Secrets Tulum
- Breakfast at Jasmine
- Dedicated pool areas
I would pass. Not worth it.
My Top 5 Secrets Preferred Club Upgrades
Secrets Playa Mujeres
Secrets Maroma Beach
Secrets Moxché
Secrets Playa Blanca
Secrets Cap Cana
Still not sure if Preferred Club is worth it?
Let’s compare both room categories before you book. Sometimes the upgrade is totally worth it. Sometimes it’s just expensive breakfast.
Preferred Club is not always worth it — but when it is, it can completely change the trip.
Before you upgrade, let’s make sure the resort, room category, price difference, and actual perks make sense for the vacation you want.