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Lily Beach Resort & SpavsSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Lily Beach Resort & SpaSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.4
Beach
9.2
9.3
Food
8.9
9.0
Service
9.0
9.4
Rooms
8.5
9.2
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
8.7
8.6
Romance
8.7
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (1,211) (better) | Google Rating | 4.6 (441) |
| From $424 | Price / Night (pp) | From $292 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| Yes | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 25 min | Airport Transfer | 20 min (better) |
All Scores
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Beach | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.9 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.0 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.5 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| – | Pools | 9.3 |
| – | Luxury | 9.2 |
| 8.7 (better) | Value | 8.6 |
| 9.0 | Family | – |
| 8.7 | Romance | 9.5 (better) |
| – | Nightlife | 7.7 |
| – | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 9.2 (better) | Adventure | 8.4 |
| 8.5 | Wellness | 8.9 (better) |
| 7.0 | Remote work | 8.1 (better) |
Vibes
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Adventure | – |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa | Measure | Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
- Excellent house reef, snorkeling and diving appeal.
- Strong food, beverage and minibar inclusions through the Platinum Plan.
- Family-friendly facilities without sacrificing a premium Maldives feel.
- Short 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé by Maldives standards.
- Good mix of beach villas, family villas and overwater villa categories.
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 · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- Not adults-only; some honeymooners may find the family orientation stronger than expected.
- Some rooms and facilities are described as slightly dated in a minority of guest feedback.
- Optional premium experiences and seaplane transfers can still add cost despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Travelers wanting ultra-polished, design-led modern luxury may prefer newer Maldives competitors.
- Seaplane timing constraints can affect arrival and departure logistics.
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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