Scores at a Glance
Costao do Santinho ResortSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
8.4
9.3
Beach
8.5
9.1
Food
8.3
8.8
Service
8.1
9.4
Rooms
·
8.8
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
7.7
8.4
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.4
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (42,756)
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
60 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.5
Beach
9.1
8.3
Food
8.8
8.1
Service
9.4
–
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Pools
8.9
–
Luxury
9.2
7.7
Value
8.4
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
7.7
7.2
Quiet
8.8
8.4
Adventure
8.4
–
Wellness
8.9
–
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Costao do Santinho Resort
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from FLN
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Costao do Santinho Resort
- True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
- Strong family programming and large activity inventory.
- Multiple included restaurants and broad resort infrastructure.
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 · Costao do Santinho Resort
- Large resort footprint and group business can reduce quiet-resort feel.
- Some premium drinks, tours and spa services cost extra.
- Beach swimmability can vary with Atlantic surf.
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.
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