Tl;dr – Hyatt expands its adults-only all-inclusive portfolio with the opening of the Secrets Baby Beach Aruba.
The other day, I wrote about the opening of the new Secrets on the beautiful island of St. Lucia, and now Aruba has said, ‘Hold my beer.’
The Secrets Baby Beach Aruba is now open to guests. Located on the southwestern corner of the island, Baby Beach is a shallow, sheltered lagoon great for swimming. I’ve covered Hyatt’s explosive all-inclusive growth in the past and this latest opening is more of the same sauce.
The adults-only 304-suite property offers Caribbean Sea views from just about every room. There’s also a premium room offering in the form of the resort’s Preferred Club category. Preferred Club guest rooms have private pools or soaking tubs on terraces and include ‘butler service, a dedicated Preferred Club Lounge with concierge service, daily continental breakfast service, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, decadent desserts, a dedicated bar, pool and more.’
With three pools, a fitness center, and a 3,200 square-foot Secrets Spa, which includes an additional reflecting pool, hydrotherapy circuit, sauna, and steam room, you’ll have no shortage of movement, relaxation, or serenity – whatever you’re after in the moment.
For those all-inclusive fans who thrive on variety, there are four dedicated à la carte restaurants to go along with the resort’s six bars and lounges and 24-hour in-room dining offerings.
One cool thing about Aruba is that it’s a bit of a desert island – allowing for some fun outdoor adventures when you’re ready for a change from the hotel’s pools. When you’re not enjoying the resort’s daily activities, such as cocktail and cooking classes, dance lessons, macrame, and mixology lessons, you can take a bike tour or explore the island’s colonial ruins and sand dunes on foot or via ATV.
Of the big chains, Marriott probably leads the way when it comes to more upscale properties in Aruba, with the tenured Ritz-Carlton Aruba and new St. Regis Aruba leading its portfolio. This addition for Hyatt can at least provide a more upmarket option to loyalists, albeit all-inclusive fans- who are looking at Aruba as a destination.
As a Category D all-inclusive, you’ll need at least 35,000 World of Hyatt points for a free night. Cash rates fluctuate, and you’ll pay closer to $1000 for the first few weeks around the resort’s grand opening, with rates settling into the mid $800s during snowbird season.
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