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Punta Cana Princess
Punta Cana Princess
Five-Star·4.7·Adults Only
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
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Punta Cana PrincessSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Quick Stats

8.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (12,143)
Google Rating
4.6 (405)
Price / Night
$500-800
Yes
Adults Only
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
25 min
Airport Transfer
20 min

All Scores

8.6
Beach
9.4
7.0
Food
9.0
7.8
Service
9.4
7.1
Rooms
9.2
8.1
Pools
9.1
Luxury
9.3
7.8
Value
8.5
8.6
Romance
9.6
7.2
Nightlife
8.0
8.0
Quiet
8.7
Adventure
8.2
Wellness
9.0
6.2
Remote work
7.4
6.5
Accessibility

Vibes

Punta Cana Princess
RomanceLivelyQuiet
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet

Activities

Punta Cana Princess
SpaGolfWater sportsNightlife
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsGolf

Punta Cana Princess

  • Adults-only all-inclusive
  • 1 pools
  • 5 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 25 min from PUJ

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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

Pros — Punta Cana Princess

  • Direct beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
  • Adults-only 18+ positioning with a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
  • Five restaurants, swim-up bar, beach bar, spa, tennis, water sports, and casino shuttle access.
  • Access to Caribe Deluxe Princess and Tropical Deluxe Princess expands available facilities.

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 — Punta Cana Princess

  • Rooms are commonly described as dated or in need of refurbishment.
  • Food feedback is inconsistent, especially around buffet quality.
  • Wi-Fi is mixed: official free basic Wi-Fi is available, but guest sources report reliability issues.
  • Nightlife is limited on-site; the disco is accessed through Avalon Casino rather than inside the hotel.

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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