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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaHyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Overall
9.4
9.0
Beach
9.5
8.8
Food
9.2
8.5
Service
9.5
9.0
Rooms
9.3
8.9
Luxury
9.2
8.7
Value
8.6
7.8
Romance
9.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.6 (1,485) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $278 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.8 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.5 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.0 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 8.9 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 8.7 |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 7.8 |
| 8.8 | Family | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.4 | Romance | – |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 8.0 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.1 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 9 and Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana leads on 4.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 7 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 15 min from PUJ
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
Pros · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
- Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
- Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.
Cons · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
Cons · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
- Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
- Not the quietest fit for couples without children.
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