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LUX* Belle MarevsSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

LUX* Belle Mare
LUX* Belle Mare
Belle Mare, Mauritius
Five-Star·4.7
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
LUX* Belle MareSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Quick Stats

9.1
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (2,282)
Google Rating
4.6 (405)
$500-800
Price / Night
$500-800
No
Adults Only
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Grand
60 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

9.1
Beach
9.4
9.0
Food
9.0
9.2
Service
9.4
Rooms
9.2
Pools
9.1
Luxury
9.3
Value
8.5
8.8
Family
Romance
9.6
Nightlife
8.0
Quiet
8.7
Adventure
8.2
Wellness
9.0
8.0
Remote work
7.4

Vibes

LUX* Belle Mare
QuietRomanceLively
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet

Activities

LUX* Belle Mare
SpaWater sportsNightlifeKids
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsGolf

LUX* Belle Mare

  • Playful luxury on east coast
  • LUX* Me Spa wellness
  • Beach cinema under the stars
  • Street food pop-up dining

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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

Pros — LUX* Belle Mare

  • Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
  • Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
  • Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
  • Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.

Pros — Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

  • Excellent adults-only romance fit on Juanillo Beach.
  • Strong recurring praise for service, staff warmth, and butler or concierge attention.
  • Polished suite product with swim-out, plunge-pool, bungalow, and Preferred Club options.
  • Ten dining venues and six bars plus Preferred Club bar access.
  • Located in the gated Cap Cana community near Punta Cana airport.

Cons — LUX* Belle Mare

  • East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
  • Dining costs can be high without the right package.
  • Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.

Cons — Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

  • Not family-friendly because the resort is adults-only.
  • Preferred Club can materially increase price and may be worth it mainly for guests who use the private areas.
  • Cap Cana feels secluded and resort-contained rather than walkable to town.
  • Nightlife is polished and resort-based, not a high-energy party scene.
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