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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Boracay, Philippines
Five-Star·4.7
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Quick Stats

9.3
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (405)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,151)
$500-800
Price / Night
$500-800
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Grand
20 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
9.4
9.0
Food
9.0
9.4
Service
9.4
9.2
Rooms
9.2
9.1
Pools
9.0
9.3
Luxury
9.4
8.5
Value
7.6
Family
9.1
9.6
Romance
9.2
8.0
Nightlife
7.2
8.7
Quiet
9.1
8.2
Adventure
8.8
9.0
Wellness
9.3
7.4
Remote work
8.2

Vibes

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
RomanceQuietAdventure

Activities

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsGolf
Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsDivingnature

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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

Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

  • Private 350m white sand beach
  • CHI The Spa
  • Zipline and island hopping
  • Solenne restaurant fine dining

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.

Pros — Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

  • Two secluded beaches and a quieter northern Boracay setting.
  • One of the strongest luxury resort products on Boracay.
  • Excellent service and arrival transfer experience.
  • Strong family facilities including Adventure Zone and family-friendly packages.
  • Large spa village and strong wellness setting.

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.

Cons — Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa

  • Expensive compared with most Boracay resorts.
  • Not walkable to central Boracay nightlife or D'Mall.
  • Some guests may find the resort too removed from White Beach action.
  • Pool count is less of a megaresort-style feature than the beaches, villas, and service.
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