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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpavsShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaShangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa
Overall
9.1
9.3
Beach
8.6
9.4
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.2
9.4
Rooms
9.0
9.2
Luxury
9.1
9.4
Value
8.6
7.6
Romance
9.3
9.2
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Overall Score | 9.3 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (477) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,202) (better) |
| From $292 | Price / Night (pp) | From $170 (better) |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Grand | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)20 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.2 | Service | 9.4 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.0 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | 9.4 (better) |
| (better)8.6 | Value | 7.6 |
| – | Family | 9.1 |
| (better)9.3 | Romance | 9.2 |
| (better)7.7 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 9.1 | Quiet | 9.1 |
| 8.4 | Adventure | 8.8 (better) |
| 9.0 | Wellness | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.0 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 15 measures we call, Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa leads on 4 and Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa leads on 11.
Vibes
| Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa | Measure | Shangri-La Boracay Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
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
- High-end adults-only all-inclusive with strong service reputation.
- Large suite-only room product.
- Deep dining and bar lineup for an adults-only resort.
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
- Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
- Airport transfer is not automatically included.
- Some restaurant experiences or seating may require pre-planning.
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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