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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGvsSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHGSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
7.6
9.4
Beach
9.0
9.3
Food
6.9
9.0
Service
7.2
9.4
Rooms
6.9
9.2
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.0
8.6
Romance
7.5
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 4-star | Star Rating | 5-star (better) |
| 4.1 (4,526) | Google Rating | 4.6 (441) (better) |
| From $147 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $292 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Beach | 9.3 (better) |
| 6.9 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 7.2 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 6.9 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 7.8 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 9.2 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.0 | Family | – |
| 7.5 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.4 (better) | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| 6.4 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 8.4 |
| – | Wellness | 8.9 |
| 8.0 | Remote work | 8.1 (better) |
Vibes
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Excellent Palm Beach location.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
- Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
Pros · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Excellent Juanillo Beach setting inside Cap Cana.
- Strong adults-only romance and honeymoon fit.
- Very broad all-inclusive inclusions with 24-hour room service and refreshed minibar.
- Large review base with consistently strong service and room sentiment.
Cons · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Rooms are frequently described as dated.
- Food is often described as adequate rather than special.
- In-room dining is excluded from the all-inclusive package.
- Beach shade and palapa logistics can be frustrating.
Cons · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Transportation is not included by the resort.
- Preferred Club benefits may matter more for pool and beach comfort than for lounge quality.
- Some guests report hallway noise and occasional dated-room impressions.
- Food is strong overall but not uniformly praised across every restaurant.
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