Scores at a Glance
MarBella, Mar-Bella CollectionSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
8.8
9.3
Beach
8.6
9.1
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
8.7
9.4
Rooms
8.6
8.8
Luxury
8.5
9.2
Value
·
8.4
Romance
8.5
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,024)
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
30 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.6
Beach
9.1
8.8
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.4
8.6
Rooms
8.8
8.7
Pools
8.9
8.5
Luxury
9.2
–
Value
8.4
8.9
Family
–
8.5
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
8.8
–
Adventure
8.4
8.5
Wellness
8.9
8.0
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from CFU
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out suites
Pros · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Premium All Inclusive officially verified.
- Strong family programming and water park.
- Good food reputation and dine-around.
- Renovated 5-star resort product.
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 · MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection
- Pebbly beach entry.
- Babysitting and supervised childcare may cost extra.
- Airport shuttle is surcharge.
- Restaurant planning matters in peak season.
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.