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Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpavsSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & SpaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
8.6
9.1
Beach
9.0
8.6
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
8.0
9.2
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Luxury
8.5
9.1
Value
8.0
8.6
Romance
8.2
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.3 (445) | Google Rating | 4.5 (477) (better) |
| (better)From $172 | Price / Night (pp) | From $292 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Grand | Resort Size | Grand |
| 90 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Beach | 8.6 |
| 8.2 | Food | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.0 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Rooms | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.5 | Luxury | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| 8.2 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| 8.2 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.0 | Adventure | 8.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Wellness | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 16 measures we call, Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa leads on 2 and Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa leads on 14.
Vibes
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Guests 18 and over get free access to the neighboring Secrets Playa Esmeralda, which adds adult-only dining and bars
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- New rooms
- Water park and kids/teen clubs
- Strong beach
Pros · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- High-end adults-only all-inclusive with strong service reputation.
- Large suite-only room product.
- Deep dining and bar lineup for an adults-only resort.
Cons · Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa
- Long airport transfer
- Dreams beach can be choppy
- Service still uneven
Cons · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
- Airport transfer is not automatically included.
- Some restaurant experiences or seating may require pre-planning.
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