Scores at a Glance
Fairmont MayakobaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
8.4
9.1
Food
8.9
8.8
Service
9.1
9.4
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.2
9.2
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
8.8
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (3,878)
Google Rating
4.6 (429)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $292
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
45 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.1
8.9
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.4
9.0
Rooms
8.8
9.1
Pools
8.9
9.2
Luxury
9.2
7.8
Value
8.4
9.0
Family
–
8.8
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
7.7
8.6
Quiet
8.8
–
Adventure
8.4
8.8
Wellness
8.9
8.3
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Fairmont Mayakoba
- True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
- Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
- Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
- Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
- The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
- Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.
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.