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Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusivevsSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-InclusiveSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.4
9.3
Beach
9.3
9.1
Food
9.3
8.8
Service
9.6
9.4
Rooms
9.5
8.8
Luxury
9.6
9.2
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
9.6
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.4
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (41)
Google Rating
4.6 (429)
From $1226
Price / Night (pp)
From $292
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
20 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
9.1
9.3
Food
8.8
9.6
Service
9.4
9.5
Rooms
8.8
9.3
Pools
8.9
9.6
Luxury
9.2
7.8
Value
8.4
8.8
Family
–
9.6
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
7.7
9.7
Quiet
8.8
–
Adventure
8.4
–
Wellness
8.9
8.4
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 20 min from PLS
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Private-island setting on 1,100 acres.
- Premium all-inclusive dining, drinks, minibar and transfers.
- Every villa or bungalow has a private pool or plunge pool.
Pros · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Excellent service and romance fit.
- Beautiful Juanillo Beach setting when seaweed conditions are favorable.
- Strong Preferred Club pool and beach experience.
- Broad dining and bar program in a quiet adults-only environment.
Cons · Ambergris Cay - Private Island All-Inclusive
- Extremely expensive.
- Remote setting is intentionally isolated.
- Spa, motorized watersports and some private experiences remain extra.
Cons · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Preferred Club can be expensive relative to the base product.
- Some rooms feel less modern than newer Hyatt Zilara-style competitors.
- Sargassum can reduce water clarity during affected periods.
- Nightlife is relaxed rather than high-energy.