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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
Praia do Forte, Bahia, Brazil
Five-Star·4.7
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaTivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

Quick Stats

9.3
Overall Score
8.6
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (405)
Google Rating
4.7 (3,672)
$500-800
Price / Night
$300-500
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Grand
Resort Size
Grand
20 min
Airport Transfer
45 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
9.0
9.0
Food
8.4
9.4
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.1
9.1
Pools
8.9
9.3
Luxury
8.2
8.5
Value
7.2
Family
9.1
9.6
Romance
8.4
8.0
Nightlife
8.7
Quiet
7.7
8.2
Adventure
8.7
9.0
Wellness
8.8
7.4
Remote work
6.9

Vibes

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
AdventureQuietLively

Activities

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
SpaWater sportsGolf
Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte
SpaWater sportsKids

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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

Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

  • Sea turtle conservation area
  • Tropical coconut palm beach
  • Eco-adventure excursions
  • Brazilian cuisine & cocktails

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 — Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

  • Beautiful beachfront setting near coral reefs, natural pools, coconut groves, and Atlantic Forest reserves.
  • Very strong family facilities, including Caretta Caretta Kids Club and programming for babies, children, and teenagers.
  • Seven swimming pools, including dedicated children's pool facilities.
  • Strong food reputation, especially breakfast and dinner buffet variety.
  • Anantara Spa is a standout wellness feature and has recent award recognition.
  • Walkable access to Praia do Forte village, Tamar Project, shops, and restaurants.

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 — Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte

  • Food, drinks, spa, and resort extras can feel expensive by local standards.
  • Some rooms and public areas are described as dated or affected by dampness in recent guest feedback.
  • The resort is large and spread out, so some room locations involve longer walks.
  • Buffet areas and family-heavy periods can feel noisy.
  • Service is often praised, but a minority of recent guest feedback reports inconsistency.
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