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Cap Cana's cleanest decision, and it has nothing to do with the beach. Both of these are five-star all-inclusives on the Dominican Republic's most manicured coastline, both run by the same parent group, both rated the same by guests. The split is who they let in: Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana takes all ages, and Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa is adults-only. Almost everything else follows from that one line.

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa · How we score · Last reviewed August 2026

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Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Five-Star·★ 4.6
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·★ 4.6·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.8
8.6
Food
8.5
8.8
Service
9.0
9.2
Rooms
8.9
9.0
Luxury
8.7
9.1
Value
7.8
8.6
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaMeasureSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
9.0Overall Score9.1 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.6 (1,466)Google Rating4.6 (447)
(better)From $284Price / Night (pp)From $292
NoAdults OnlyYes
YesKids' Club–
Near coastBeachfrontOceanfront
Mid-sizeResort SizeGrand
(better)15 minAirport Transfer20 min

All Scores

Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaMeasureSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
(better)8.8Beach8.6
8.5Food8.8 (better)
9.0Service9.2 (better)
8.9Rooms9.0 (better)
(better)9.3Pools9.0
8.7Luxury9.1 (better)
7.8Value8.6 (better)
9.5Family–
–Romance9.3
–Nightlife7.7
8.0Quiet9.1 (better)
–Adventure8.4
–Wellness9.0
(better)8.1Remote work8.0

Of the 12 measures we call, Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana leads on 5 and Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa leads on 7.

Vibes

Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaMeasureSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
YesQuietYes
–RomanceYes

Activities

Hyatt Ziva Cap CanaMeasureSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKids–
–GolfYes

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

  • 7 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • Butler service
  • Swim-up suites
  • Gated, 24-hour security
  • 15 min from PUJ

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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

Pros · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

  • Excellent family infrastructure with water park, lazy river, kids club and teen lounge.
  • Strong room inventory including swim-up and Club categories.
  • Short transfer from Punta Cana airport.

Pros · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

  • 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.

Cons · Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

  • Can be expensive for families during school-break periods.
  • Beach quality is seasonally vulnerable to sargassum.
  • Not the quietest fit for couples without children.

Cons · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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

The whole decision. Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is the family option, with kids' and teens' programming built in. Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa admits adults only, so the pool decks and restaurants stay quiet by policy rather than by luck.

Scale

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa is the larger property at 457 rooms against 375 at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. Neither is intimate; both are full-scale resorts where a walk to dinner is a walk.

Dining

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa carries 10 restaurants to Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana's 7, though both run 7 bars. On a week's stay that gap is the difference between repeating a restaurant and not.

Rooms

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana's distinguishing category is its 46 swim-up suites, a specific thing to book rather than a general claim about room quality. Compare the room scores below for how guests rate each.

Guest sentiment

The two sit level on overall guest rating, which is why the score breakdowns below matter more than the headline number. Look at food and service in particular; that is where these two separate.

Beachfront bar with a thatched palapa roof, white columns, and wooden counter on the sand at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa.
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa, Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
The referee's call

The verdict

Clear win, Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

If anyone under 18 is on the booking, this is not a comparison: Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is the only one of the two that will take them, and it is a genuinely good family resort rather than an adults resort with a kids' club bolted on. If the trip is adults only, Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa is the stronger buy on dining alone, with three more restaurants and a guaranteed quiet. Same beach, same standard, different room.

Frequently asked questions

Can children stay at Secrets Cap Cana?

No. Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa is adults-only. Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is the all-ages option in the same area and is the one to book if children are travelling.

Are they on the same beach?

Both sit in Cap Cana on the Dominican Republic's eastern tip, so the coastline and the airport transfer are broadly comparable. The per-resort beach scores below reflect each property's own stretch and how crowded guests found it.

Which one has more restaurants?

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa, with 10 against 7 at Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana. Both run 7 bars.

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