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Eden Roc Cap CanavsSandals Dunn's River
Eden Roc Cap CanaSandals Dunn's River
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.5 (472)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,497)
$500-800
Price / Night
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No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
8.7
9.1
Service
8.7
9.3
Rooms
9.0
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Pools
9.1
9.4
Luxury
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7.4
Value
7.9
8.7
Family
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9.2
Romance
9.3
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Nightlife
8.3
8.9
Quiet
—
8.3
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Eden Roc Cap Cana
RomanceQuietAdventure
Sandals Dunn's River
RomanceLively
Activities
Eden Roc Cap Cana
SpaGolfWater sports
Sandals Dunn's River
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife
Eden Roc Cap Cana
- Private marina & beach club
- Jack Nicklaus golf course
- Suites with private pools
- Boutique luxury feel
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
Pros — Eden Roc Cap Cana
- Very strong service and concierge reputation.
- Spacious, high-end accommodations with private-pool and beachfront options.
- Excellent dining and a polished beach club environment.
- Secure, upscale gated Cap Cana setting.
Pros — Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
Cons — Eden Roc Cap Cana
- Expensive, with recurring guest concern around extra charges.
- Not a nightlife-focused resort.
- Beach waves may limit snorkeling and water sports directly at the hotel beach.
Cons — Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.