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Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpavsSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & SpaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.4
9.1
Beach
9.5
8.6
Food
9.2
8.8
Service
9.5
9.2
Rooms
9.3
9.0
Luxury
9.2
9.1
Value
8.6
8.6
Romance
9.4
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.4 | Overall Score | 9.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.9 (190) | Google Rating | 4.5 (472) |
| From $1035 | Price / Night (pp) | From $292 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 45 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.5 | Beach | 8.6 |
| (better)9.2 | Food | 8.8 |
| (better)9.5 | Service | 9.2 |
| (better)9.3 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| 8.8 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.2 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 8.6 | Value | 8.6 |
| 8.8 | Family | – |
| (better)9.4 | Romance | 9.3 |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| (better)9.3 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| – | Adventure | 8.4 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 9 and Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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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