Scores at a Glance
Explora AtacamaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
·
9.1
Food
8.2
8.8
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
8.4
8.8
Luxury
8.8
9.2
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (340)
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
75 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
–
Beach
9.1
8.2
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.4
8.4
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Pools
8.9
8.8
Luxury
9.2
7.8
Value
8.4
–
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
7.7
9.3
Quiet
8.8
9.8
Adventure
8.4
8.7
Wellness
8.9
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Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Water sports
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.
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.