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Grand Velas Boutique HotelvsSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Five-Star·★ 4.7·Adults Only

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Five-Star·★ 4.6·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Grand Velas Boutique HotelSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Overall

9.0

9.1

Beach

7.4

8.6

Food

9.3

8.8

Service

9.2

Rooms

9.2

9.0

Luxury

9.3

9.1

Value

8.2

8.6

Romance

9.3

9.0

9.1

Overall

7.4

8.6

Beach

9.3

8.8

Food

9.2

Service

9.2

9.0

Rooms

9.3

9.1

Luxury

8.2

8.6

Value

9.3

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel	Measure	Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
9.0	Overall Score	9.1 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.7 (109)	Google Rating	4.6 (488)
From $1131	Price / Night (pp)	From $457 (better)
Yes	Adults Only	Yes
Not applicable	Kids' Club	Not applicable
Near coast	Beachfront	Oceanfront
Mid-size	Resort Size	Grand
35 min	Airport Transfer	20 min (better)

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Included. 24-hour suite service
Dining reservations: Confirmed walk-in: Del Mar, 51 Bar, Roca Ocean Bistro / Aqua Bar.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Garden View Suite; Ocean View / Sunrise King; Grand Class King. Adult limit unverified.

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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Included. Room service is listed among resort amenities.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Oceana: Breakfast is for Preferred Club guests; dinner is separately listed. Portofino: Private wine-cellar dining costs extra; price unverified. Regular restaurant inclusion is unchanged. Rosewater: Preferred Club guests only. Oceana breakfast and Rosewater access are limited to Preferred Club guests. Portofino’s separate private wine-cellar dining costs extra; price unverified. Himitsu has teppanyaki tables, but specific table reservation rules are not confirmed. Other reservation rules are not confirmed; venues may rotate.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite Partial Ocean View King; Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View King; Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim-Out Pool View King. Adult limit unverified.

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Grand Velas Boutique Hotel

Highlights

Adults-only all-inclusive
2 places to eat
Full-service spa
Gated, 24-hour security
35 min from SJD

Why choose it

79-key scale
Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
Suite size
Sister-resort access

Keep in mind

Unswimmable corridor beach
Price
Airport transfer extra
Quiet to the point of small

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Highlights

Private white-sand beach
Unlimited spa access
8 specialty restaurants
Swim-out suites

Why choose it

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.

Keep in mind

Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
Airport transfer is not automatically included.
Some restaurant experiences or seating may require pre-planning.

All Scores

Grand Velas Boutique Hotel	Measure	Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
7.4	Beach	8.6 (better)
(better)9.3	Food	8.8
9.2	Service	9.2
(better)9.2	Rooms	9.0
(better)9.1	Pools	9.0
(better)9.3	Luxury	9.1
8.2	Value	8.6 (better)
9.3	Romance	9.3
–	Nightlife	7.7
8.8	Quiet	9.1 (better)
–	Adventure	8.4
8.9	Wellness	9.0 (better)
(better)8.3	Remote work	8.0