Secrets Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa destination wedding specialists at 10kWedding.
Secrets Vallarta Bay sits directly on one of the largest bays in the world, five minutes from the center of Puerto Vallarta and fifteen from the airport. The open-air lobby on the third floor frames the bay and the Sierra Madre Mountains at once — it’s where nightly live entertainment plays out and where sunset happens in full view. Every one of the 271 suites faces the ocean. The Preferred Club tower gives guests who want an elevated stay their own lounge, private bar, and upgraded amenities without separating them from the rest of the group.
For a Secrets Vallarta Bay destination wedding, the venue options range from the main beach — the largest outdoor space on property at 200 guests — to the Terraza La Vista, a covered terrace with panoramic ocean views ideal for ceremonies up to 100. The wedding gazebo on the beach provides a defined focal point that photographs well from every angle. The indoor Ballroom handles up to 200 for reception or cocktail when weather or group size calls for it. Ten venues in total, spread across both Secrets and the adjacent Dreams Vallarta Bay — guests at Secrets have full dining and facility access at both properties.
10kWedding works directly with the Secrets Vallarta Bay team. We manage the room block from contract to checkout, build your group a custom wedding website, and handle every booking detail so the week runs without the couple having to manage it. Our service is always free to couples.
From an intimate beachfront gazebo ceremony to the full-scale beach at 200 guests — click any photo to view the full gallery for each venue.
| Event | Capacity |
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| Ceremony | 200 |
| Cocktail | 200 |
| Reception | 200 |
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| Ceremony | 50 |
| Cocktail | — |
| Reception | — |
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| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 50 |
| Reception | 50 |
| Event | Capacity |
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| Ceremony | 70 |
| Cocktail | — |
| Reception | — |
| Event | Capacity |
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| Ceremony | 200 |
| Cocktail | 200 |
| Reception | 200 |
| Event | Capacity |
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| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | — |
| Reception | 70 |
| Event | Capacity |
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| Ceremony | 100 |
| Cocktail | 100 |
| Reception | 100 |
A $700 USD location fee applies to reserve this venue.
| Event | Capacity |
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| Ceremony | 75 |
| Cocktail | — |
| Reception | — |
A $700 USD location fee applies to reserve this venue.
| Event | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 200 |
| Reception | 200 |
A $1,000 USD location fee applies. Minimum attendance of 100 guests required.
| Event | Capacity |
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| Ceremony | — |
| Cocktail | 200 |
| Reception | 200 |
† Additional fees apply. Confirm availability and pricing with the wedding coordinator.
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| Venue | Ceremony | Cocktail | Reception | Venue Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets Beach | 200 | 200 | 200 | Included |
| Secrets Beachfront Gazebo | 50 | — | — | Included |
| Secrets Pool Deck | — | 50 | 50 | Included |
| Dreams Beachfront Gazebo | 70 | — | — | Included |
| Dreams Beach | 200 | 200 | 200 | Included |
| Dreams Pool Deck | — | — | 70 | Included |
| Terraza La Vista | 100 | 100 | 100 | $700 |
| Secrets Lobby | 75 | — | — | $700 |
| Secrets Pool Terrace | — | 200 | 200 | $1,000 |
| Vallarta Bay Ballroom † | — | 200 | 200 | Fees Apply |
† Vallarta Bay Ballroom carries additional fees confirmed at time of booking. Secrets Pool Terrace requires a minimum attendance of 100 guests.
† Vallarta Bay Ballroom is the indoor, air-conditioned venue and rain backup option. Additional fees apply and are confirmed at time of contract. Secrets Pool Terrace requires a minimum attendance of 100 guests.
Secrets Vallarta Bay is on Banderas Bay — one of the largest bays in the world — at the edge of Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Zone. The airport is a 15-minute drive. The famous El Malecón boardwalk, the old town cathedral, the local restaurants, and the shopping markets are five minutes by car. Guests who want to explore Puerto Vallarta don’t have to plan around it — it’s just there.
At the same time, the resort is fully self-contained. Guests have access to seven restaurants and four bars at Secrets, plus the full dining and activity lineup at the adjacent Dreams Vallarta Bay next door — 13 total restaurants. The infinity pool faces the bay. The beach is on Banderas Bay. Whale watching season runs from December through March, and the tours leave right from the marina nearby.
4.5 miles from the resort — a short, straightforward transfer from PVR with no highway complexity.
Sculptures, restaurants, bars, live music, and Puerto Vallarta’s signature waterfront promenade. The best evening excursion for wedding guests.
Cobblestone streets, the Guadalupe Church, local galleries, and the best independent restaurant scene in Puerto Vallarta.
Dolphin and sea lion encounters, zip lines, jungle tours, and boat excursions — the main activity hub for wedding group excursion days.
Underwater national park with tropical fish and unique rock arch formations — one of the top dive and snorkel sites on Mexico’s Pacific coast.
18-hole course right in the marina — easy to organize for a wedding-week golf outing. Vista Vallarta Club de Golf is a second option about 20 minutes away.
Puerto Vallarta is one of the most connected Pacific coast destinations in Mexico — direct flights from across the U.S. and Canada land at PVR, and the airport is 20 minutes from the front door. There’s no long transfer, no remote highway, no uncertainty. Groups that arrive scattered on different flights can all be at the resort within the same afternoon window.
The location also gives wedding guests something to do beyond the resort. The old town, the bay, the whale watching, the canopy tours, the dive sites — Puerto Vallarta has the kind of excursion infrastructure that keeps a group engaged for a full week without anyone feeling like they have to manufacture activities. And Secrets gives guests free access to Dreams Vallarta Bay next door, which adds restaurants, pools, and beach without leaving the property grounds.
The Banderas Bay setting produces reliable weather across most of the year. The open-air third-floor lobby is built around the bay view and the mountain silhouette behind it — that backdrop is consistent from arrival through departure, and it’s where nightly entertainment plays out in full view of the water.
No wristbands. No gratuities. Everything your Secrets Vallarta Bay destination wedding guests need for a remarkable week in one place.
Seven restaurants at Secrets — including Bordeaux for French cuisine, Oceana for beachfront seafood, Market Café for international buffet, Barefoot Grill poolside, Gohan sushi bar, Bay Café, and Sweet Bites for crêpes and ice cream. Guests also have full access to six more restaurants at Dreams Vallarta Bay next door, including Himitsu for Pan-Asian and Tamarindo for Mexican cuisine. No reservations required at most venues.
Manatees swim-up bar at the infinity pool, Sugar Reef poolside bar, Rendezvous deck bar for sunset cocktails open until 1 AM, and the exclusive Preferred Club Bar for guests in those room categories. The smoothie and milkshake station opens each morning at the pool area. Guests also have access to the bars at Dreams next door.
The main infinity pool faces Banderas Bay with a swim-up bar and unobstructed ocean views. Two activity pools offer more casual swimming throughout the day. Two outdoor hot tubs are heated during the winter season. Swim-out rooms on the ground floor have direct private terrace access into a pool. All pools are chlorinated.
14,000 sq ft eco-friendly spa built from reclaimed wood with a full hydrotherapy circuit: waterfall jets, hot tub, cold plunge, two saunas, two steam rooms, two Swiss-Scottish showers, and three relaxation areas. The new Serenity Spa cabins offer open-air palapa-style treatment rooms with garden views and a treatment menu inspired by Ayurvedic medicine. Bridal suite available on-site.
Banderas Bay is one of the world’s premier whale watching locations — humpback season runs December through March and tours operate from the marina nearby. On-property water sports include kayaking, aqua aerobics, water volleyball, and non-motorized water sports. Beach volleyball and tennis are available on the resort grounds throughout the year.
The Chef’s Table offers an open-kitchen dining experience where guests watch the resort’s head chef prepare each course — advance reservation required through the concierge. Bordeaux restaurant houses a semi-private wine cellar with sommelier service, seating up to 42 for a wine-paired dinner experience that works well for rehearsal dinners or intimate group evenings.
The Preferred Club tower delivers a private lounge with daily continental breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres, fine liquors, and an upgraded mini-bar. Guests in Preferred Club suites have their own bar, concierge service, and access to the pillow menu. Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View rooms qualify for complimentary Wedding in Paradise and Honeymoon Bliss packages.
The open-air lobby on the third floor hosts live entertainment every evening against the backdrop of the bay and mountain skyline. The Sip, Savor & See program lets guests dine at Now, Dreams, and Sunscape resorts for a different evening experience — arranged through the concierge before 3 PM. The theater is shared with Dreams guests for evening shows.
All 271 suites at Secrets Vallarta Bay are nonsmoking, feature remarkable ocean views, and are finished with contemporary décor, marble floors, and a private balcony or terrace. Every suite includes a bathroom with both a separate shower and soaking hot tub, a mini-bar refreshed daily, 24-hour room service, and a Secrets Box for private delivery. Ground-floor swim-out rooms open directly to a pool from a private terrace. Preferred Club rooms in the separate tower add exclusive lounge access, upgraded amenities, and a more elevated level of service throughout the stay.
King or two doubles. Private balcony with garden views. Separate soaking tub and shower with double vanity sinks. Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the main tower. Max 3 guests (doubles) or 2 (king).
King or two doubles. Private balcony with Banderas Bay views. Separate soaking tub and shower with double vanity sinks. Located on the 3rd through 15th floors of the main tower. Max 2 adults (king) or 2 adults (doubles).
King bed. Ground floor in the main tower — private terrace opens directly into the pool. Separate soaking tub and shower. One of the most requested room types for wedding couples and guests wanting private water access. Max 2 adults.
King bed. Private terrace with garden views and outdoor hot tub. Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Preferred Club Tower with full lounge access. Max 2 adults.
King or two doubles. Private terrace with ocean views and outdoor hot tub. Located on the 4th through 8th floors of the Preferred Club Tower. The qualifying category for complimentary Wedding in Paradise and Honeymoon Bliss packages. Max 3 adults (doubles) or 2 (king).
King bed. Ground floor of the Preferred Club Tower with semi-private terrace swim-out pool access. Full Preferred Club lounge access and upgraded amenities. Max 2 adults.
King bed with spacious separate living area, private hot tub, and solarium with direct swim-out pool access. Ground floor of the Preferred Club Tower. Preferred Club amenities. Max 2 adults.
King bed, spacious separate living area, private hot tub and solarium with partial ocean view. Full bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub. Preferred Club amenities. Max 2 adults.
King bed with separate living area, private hot tub solarium, and full oceanfront views. Can connect to a double-bed Preferred Club Junior Suite for a two-bedroom configuration. Preferred Club amenities. Max 2 adults.
King bed with separate living area, private plunge pool, and solarium with full oceanfront views. Can connect to a double-bed Preferred Club Junior Suite for a two-bedroom layout. Preferred Club amenities. Max 2 adults.
King bed with separate living area, private hot tub, and solarium with tropical view swim-out pool access. Full bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub. Preferred Club amenities. Max 2 adults.
King bed, separate living area with plasma TV and personal bar, private plunge pool and patio, walk-in closet, and ocean-view bathroom with hot tub and bidet. Located on the 8th floor of the Preferred Club Tower. Connects to a Junior Suite for a two-bedroom layout. Max 2 adults.
The most intimate dinner option on property — French cuisine in a candlelit room with a wine cellar that seats up to 42 in a semi-private setting. The cellar has its own sommelier and an extensive wine list, making it a natural choice for rehearsal dinners or a couple’s private evening.
Gourmet seafood served directly on the beach with Banderas Bay in view. Lunch is available for Preferred Club guests and UVC members. Dinner opens to all guests for fresh seafood à la carte in one of the most scenic dining settings on the property.
A dedicated sushi bar open from 1 PM — one of the more relaxed evening options for guests who want quality Japanese food without the formality of a multi-course dinner setting. Good for groups breaking off from the main dinner venues.
The resort’s main international buffet with five specialty stations. The largest dining room on property and the most efficient option for large groups. Open for breakfast and lunch — casual elegance required if dining here in the evening.
Sweet Bites serves crêpes and ice cream from 1 PM. Bay Café is the resort’s signature coffee shop with fresh-made coffee and pastries open from 6 AM to 11 PM — the natural social center between meals for guests who want something light.
Booking your Secrets Vallarta Bay destination wedding through 10kWedding isn’t the same as booking direct or through a general travel agent. We are destination wedding specialists — it’s all we do. We understand how group bookings work at Secrets Vallarta Bay specifically: how room blocks are structured, which room categories qualify for complimentary packages, and what the wedding coordinator needs from you at each stage of the planning process.
We lock in your room block before your guests start looking — that means protected inventory, the best available rates, and upgrade eligibility established from the start. We build your group a dedicated wedding website so guests have one place for room reservations, travel details, and event schedules. When something needs to move quickly during the planning process or during the week itself, we have direct lines to the right people at the property.
We combine the technology of a modern booking platform with the expertise and personal care of a dedicated travel specialist who has been inside these resorts, met the coordinators, and knows what matters on wedding day.
Our planning services are 100% free to couples.
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GET STARTED TODAY →Secrets Vallarta Bay delivers on the combination that makes Puerto Vallarta work for wedding groups: a short airport transfer, ocean-view suites for every guest, a beach and bay setting that photographs well in any light, and a city worth exploring right outside the gates. The on-site team has deep experience with wedding weeks of every size. 10kWedding’s job is to make sure your group arrives set up for all of it. Our service is always free to couples.
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