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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·★ 4.6·Adults Only
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.9

Scores at a Glance

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
Overall
9.1
9.0
Beach
8.6
8.7
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.2
9.2
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
8.6
8.8
Romance
9.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaMeasureSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
(better)9.1Overall Score9.0
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.6 (488)Google Rating4.9 (31,620) (better)
From $457Price / Night (pp)From $120 (better)
YesAdults OnlyNo
Not applicableKids' ClubListed
OceanfrontBeachfrontNear coast
GrandResort SizeMid-size
20 minAirport Transfer9 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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SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 3–12. The official fact sheet lists Kids Planet for ages 3 to 12 and separately lists babysitting as chargeable. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Costs extra. The current supplier-linked July 2025 fact sheet lists in-room dining as chargeable. Specific direct-booking or Posh benefits may differ; the once-per-stay direct-booking breakfast benefit does not make all room service free.
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking. SUN Restaurant: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Nora: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Poseidon: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Manohar: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Mai Thai: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Waterfall Grill: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Basilico: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Côte d’Azur: Named in the July 2025 official sheet. Exact ordinary specialty reservation quotas and premium menu charges remain unverified; no free full-menu entitlement is inferred. Felucca: Explicitly chargeable in the current supplier-linked July 2025 sheet; eligible Posh/direct-booking discounts are separate from free dining. Exact fee unverified. Posh Club Lounge: Posh Club guests only; breakfast/lounge privileges are not universal room benefits. No room category or capacity is changed. SUNRISE Restaurant (main buffet, breakfast/lunch/dinner). Seven a la carte: Manohar (Indian), Mai Thai (Thai), Basilico (Italian), Cote d'Azur (French), Poseidon (Greek), Felucca (seafood), Roots (vegetarian/healthy). 8 bars plus 1 adults-only bar.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 5 people in one accommodation. Family Suite. Adult limit unverified.
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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.

SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort

Highlights

  • 7 pools
  • 9 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 9 min from SSH

Why choose it

  • Very strong review volume and service sentiment.
  • Private beach, multiple pools and broad dining.
  • Clear official family programming for ages 3 to 12.

Keep in mind

  • Premium imported liquor is not evidenced as included.
  • Reef entry is not ideal for travelers wanting a gradual sandy shoreline.
  • Watersports and boat activities can add meaningful extra cost.

All Scores

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaMeasureSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
8.6Beach8.7 (better)
8.8Food8.8
9.2Service9.2
(better)9.0Rooms8.8
9.0Pools9.1 (better)
9.1Luxury–
8.6Value8.8 (better)
–Family8.8
9.3Romance–
7.7Nightlife–
(better)9.1Quiet8.4
8.4Adventure–
(better)9.0Wellness8.3
8.0Remote work–

Of the 10 measures we call, Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa leads on 4 and SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort leads on 6.

Vibes

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaMeasureSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
YesRomance–
YesQuietYes

Activities

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaMeasureSUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesGolf–
–KidsYes
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