Scores at a Glance
Diamond Cliff Resort & SpaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
8.2
9.3
Beach
7.6
9.1
Food
8.0
8.8
Service
8.4
9.4
Rooms
8.5
8.8
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.3
8.4
Romance
8.2
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.2
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (4,419)
Google Rating
4.6 (429)
From $36
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
7.6
Beach
9.1
8.0
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.4
8.5
Rooms
8.8
8.2
Pools
8.9
–
Luxury
9.2
8.3
Value
8.4
8.2
Romance
9.5
8.5
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
8.8
–
Adventure
8.4
–
Wellness
8.9
8.1
Remote work
8.1
5.8
Accessibility
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HKT
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- Strong Patong location with quieter hillside feel.
- Large rooms, suites and private-pool villas.
- Excellent review volume and value signal.
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 · Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa
- All-inclusive is not the default product.
- Hillside layout may frustrate guests with mobility limits.
- Beach setting is less idyllic than Phuket’s more secluded resort beaches.
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.