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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
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Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Five-Star
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★ 4.6
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Adults Only
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Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Four-Star
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★ 4.4
Overall
Beach
Food
Service
Rooms
Luxury
Value
Romance
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Waves 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
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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
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8.5
Value
8.2
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Family
7.6
9.6
Romance
8.5
8.0
Nightlife
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8.7
Quiet
8.6
8.2
Adventure
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9.0
Wellness
9.0
7.4
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Romance
Quiet
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Romance
Quiet
Activities
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Spa
Water sports
Golf
Waves Resort & Spa, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Spa
Water sports
Kids
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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