Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.2
9.3
Beach
9.5
9.1
Food
8.7
8.8
Service
9.4
9.4
Rooms
9.3
8.8
Luxury
9.4
9.2
Value
7.4
8.4
Romance
9.5
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.6 (429)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $292
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
60 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
9.1
8.7
Food
8.8
9.4
Service
9.4
9.3
Rooms
8.8
8.3
Pools
8.9
9.4
Luxury
9.2
7.4
Value
8.4
7.4
Family
–
9.5
Romance
9.5
3.0
Nightlife
7.7
9.6
Quiet
8.8
9.3
Adventure
8.4
8.4
Wellness
8.9
–
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
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 · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
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.