Scores at a Glance
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa ResortSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
8.7
9.3
Beach
8.4
9.1
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
8.7
9.4
Rooms
8.2
8.8
Luxury
8.5
9.2
Value
8.2
8.4
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,634)
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
50 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
9.1
8.5
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.4
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.4
Pools
8.9
8.5
Luxury
9.2
8.2
Value
8.4
9.0
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
8.8
8.8
Adventure
8.4
9.0
Wellness
8.9
–
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from MRU
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Official five-star all-inclusive resort.
- Strong kids club hours and family programming.
- Golf, spa and Bel Ombre estate access.
- Large review base and strong service sentiment.
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 · Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort
- Package rules can be confusing.
- Some premium dining and golf benefits vary by plan.
- South-coast beach conditions can be more variable than sheltered lagoons.
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.