Scores at a Glance
Calista Luxury ResortSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
8.8
9.1
Food
8.6
8.8
Service
9.0
9.4
Rooms
8.8
8.8
Luxury
9.0
9.2
Value
8.2
8.4
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (4,648)
Google Rating
4.6 (429)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $292
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
–
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
9.1
8.6
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.4
8.8
Rooms
8.8
9.1
Pools
8.9
9.0
Luxury
9.2
8.2
Value
8.4
9.2
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
8.6
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
8.8
–
Adventure
8.4
8.8
Wellness
8.9
–
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
Calista Luxury Resort
- 8 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Gated, 24-hour security
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Calista Luxury Resort
- Official Ultra All Inclusive concept.
- Eight-pool resort footprint with winter-heated pool.
- Strong kids, teen and water-park facilities.
- Beachfront Belek location with piers and clear sea.
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 · Calista Luxury Resort
- Many premium extras are carved out of the standard plan.
- Watersports are extra.
- À la carte dining may cost extra outside VIP conditions.
- Not walkable to a lively town center.
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.