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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star·4.6·Adults Only
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Four-Star·4.4
OverallBeachFoodServiceRoomsLuxuryValueRomance
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & SpaWaves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

Quick Stats

9.3
Overall Score
8.4
5-star
Star Rating
4-star
4.6 (405)
Google Rating
4.4 (528)
$500-800
Price / Night
Yes
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
20 min
Airport Transfer
30 min

All Scores

9.4
Beach
8.6
9.0
Food
8.1
9.4
Service
8.3
9.2
Rooms
8.0
9.1
Pools
7.6
9.3
Luxury
8.5
Value
8.2
Family
7.6
9.6
Romance
8.5
8.0
Nightlife
8.7
Quiet
8.6
8.2
Adventure
9.0
Wellness
9.0
7.4
Remote work
7.2

Vibes

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
RomanceQuiet
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
RomanceQuiet

Activities

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SpaWater sportsGolf
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
SpaWater sportsKids

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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

Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • 2 restaurants & bars
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from BGI

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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • Excellent wellness focus.
  • Calm west-coast beachfront setting.
  • Small, relaxed resort feel.

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 — Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort

  • Limited dining variety.
  • Some room locations are less desirable.
  • Not a nightlife or family-activity-heavy resort.
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