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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

Five-Star·★ 4.6·Adults Only

Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam

Five-Star·★ 5.0·Adults Only

Scores at a Glance

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaSteigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam

Overall

9.1

9.3

Beach

8.6

8.7

Food

8.8

9.2

Service

9.2

Rooms

9.0

9.3

Luxury

9.1

Value

8.6

8.7

Romance

9.3

9.4

9.1

9.3

Overall

8.6

8.7

Beach

8.8

9.2

Food

9.2

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Service

9.0

9.3

Rooms

9.1

—

Luxury

8.6

8.7

Value

9.3

9.4

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa	Measure	Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
9.1	Overall Score	9.3 (better)
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
4.6 (488)	Google Rating	5.0 (5,626) (better)
From $457	Price / Night (pp)	From $235 (better)
Yes	Adults Only	Yes
Not applicable	Kids' Club	Not applicable
Oceanfront	Beachfront	Near coast
Grand	Resort Size	Mid-size
20 min	Airport Transfer	10 min (better)

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Included. Room service is listed among resort amenities.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. Oceana: Breakfast is for Preferred Club guests; dinner is separately listed. Portofino: Private wine-cellar dining costs extra; price unverified. Regular restaurant inclusion is unchanged. Rosewater: Preferred Club guests only. Oceana breakfast and Rosewater access are limited to Preferred Club guests. Portofino’s separate private wine-cellar dining costs extra; price unverified. Himitsu has teppanyaki tables, but specific table reservation rules are not confirmed. Other reservation rules are not confirmed; venues may rotate.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 2 people in one accommodation. Junior Suite Partial Ocean View King; Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View King; Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim-Out Pool View King. Adult limit unverified.

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Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam

Kids' club & childcare: Not applicable: adults only
Room service: Costs extra. In-room dining appears as a hotel service but not as fully included.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Highlights

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

Why choose it

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.

Keep in mind

Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
Airport transfer is not automatically included.
Some restaurant experiences or seating may require pre-planning.

Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam

Highlights

Adults-only all-inclusive
5 pools
5 places to eat
Full-service spa
Swim-up suites
10 min from RMF

Why choose it

True all-inclusive product
Adults-friendly concept
Very strong review profile
Five-pool resort scale
Good reef/snorkeling access

Keep in mind

Remote location
Beach entry has reef/jetty caveats
Premium services and transfers extra

All Scores

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa	Measure	Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam
8.6	Beach	8.7 (better)
8.8	Food	9.2 (better)
9.2	Service	–
9.0	Rooms	9.3 (better)
9.0	Pools	9.2 (better)
9.1	Luxury	–
8.6	Value	8.7 (better)
9.3	Romance	9.4 (better)
7.7	Nightlife	–
9.1	Quiet	–
8.4	Adventure	–
9.0	Wellness	–
8.0	Remote work	–