Are the specialty restaurants included at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa. Unlimited-Luxury dining includes 10 gourmet dining options.

Does Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa include top-shelf liquor?

Yes: top-shelf liquor is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa. Unlimited-Luxury includes top-shelf spirits; Preferred Club adds premium liquors in the lounge.

Is room service included at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

Yes: room service is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa. Room service is listed among resort amenities.

Is Wi-Fi free at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa.

Is the minibar included at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

Yes: in-room minibar is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa.

Are non-motorized water sports included at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

Yes: non-motorized water sports is included in the all-inclusive plan at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa. Sailing and kayaking are listed activities.

Are spa treatments included at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Spa is on-site, but treatments are not included.

Are airport transfers included at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Hyatt states guests pay for transportation, though the concierge can arrange it.

Is tipping expected at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

No: gratuities are included in the all-inclusive rate at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa, so tipping isn't expected. Secrets Unlimited-Luxury positioning generally includes gratuities; verify current brand wording before final completion.

It’s All Inclusive

Cap Cana, Dominican Republic · Adults only · 5-star

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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9.1 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on service and rooms

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Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa at a glance

Location: Cap Cana
Guests: Adults only
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: On the beachfront
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5 on Google488 reviews
Best months: Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Airport transfer: PUJAbout 20 minutes
Dining: 10 restaurants
Drinks: 5 bars

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Rooms & prices

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Latest tracker sample · USD

$457pp / night

$914 for two, sampled rate · checked Oct 13, 2026

Cheapest month we've seen: January, around $457 pp / night.

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We've been hereMichelle

This is an adults-only Unlimited-Luxury resort inside gated Cap Cana.
Preferred Club adds a private lounge, private pool and private beach areas, but the base resort is still fully all-inclusive.
Juanillo Beach is beautiful, but sargassum can materially affect the beach experience in some periods.
Hidden tips
Book Preferred Club if a quieter pool and dedicated breakfast or lunch access matter.
For beach-first travelers, check very recent sargassum reports before booking.
Things guests wish they had known
Preferred Club changes the pool and breakfast/lunch experience more than the basic inclusion list suggests.
The resort is inside Cap Cana, so guests should not expect a walkable town scene.
Strengths from our research
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.
Other considerations from our research
Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
Airport transfer is not automatically included.
Some restaurant experiences or seating may require pre-planning.

What guests say

Most loved

Service and staff70 mentions
Preferred Club experience25 mentions
Pools and swim-up options30 mentions

Most complained about

Sargassum and beach variability25 mentions
Restaurant reservation or wait friction15 mentions
Room-service consistency10 mentions

From Reddit

Recent Reddit threads are mostly positive on service, pools and Preferred Club value, while also flagging sargassum and occasional restaurant or room-service misses.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Unlimited-Luxury dining includes 10 gourmet dining options.
Top-shelf liquorIncluded
Unlimited-Luxury includes top-shelf spirits; Preferred Club adds premium liquors in the lounge.
Room serviceIncluded
Room service is listed among resort amenities.
Wi-FiIncluded
In-room minibarIncluded
Non-motorized water sportsIncluded
Sailing and kayaking are listed activities.
Tipping & gratuitiesTips included
Secrets Unlimited-Luxury positioning generally includes gratuities; verify current brand wording before final completion.
Per the resort, not yet verified

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Spa is on-site, but treatments are not included.
Airport transfersCosts extra
Hyatt states guests pay for transportation, though the concierge can arrange it.

Vacation-club desk, low pressure

There's a vacation-club desk at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa, but travelers report it's easy to decline: no chasing, no disguised "orientations." Official FAQ references Unlimited Vacation Club; reports suggest loyalty/club upsells but not enough consistent evidence for aggressive pressure.

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Rooms and suites: 457

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

9.1 / 10How we score

Value: 8.6 out of 10
Service: 9.2 out of 10
Beach: 8.6 out of 10
Dining: 8.8 out of 10
Rooms: 9.0 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 9.0 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except remote work, where the evidence is thinner.

One of our group's favorites, we stayed here and loved every minute.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

13 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Aug 14, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

reddit · booking · expedia · official · hyatt_faq · coordinates · hyatt_about · tripadvisor · official_rooms · official_dining · reddit_secondary

The six that set the score

Value8.6

Service9.2

Beach8.6

Dining8.8

Rooms9.0

Pools & Spa9.0

And 7 more we track

Romance9.3

Luxury9.1

Quiet9.1

Wellness9.0

Adventure8.4

Remote work8.0

Nightlife7.7

Confidence is high across the board except remote work, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value8.6

Food Quality: 7.5
No Wristband: 9.0
Amenity Access: 9.0
Service Quality: 8.5
Inclusion Breadth: 9.0

Method: Value compositeTripAdvisor · Booking.com · Roomer Travel · KayakVerified Aug 14, 2026

Service9.2High confidence

Consistency: 9.0
Guest Sentiment: 9.3
Preferred Club Signal: 9.1

Method: Weighted review analysistripadvisor · booking · expedia · reddit · hyatt_aboutVerified Aug 14, 2026

Beach8.6High confidence

Seaweed: 7.4
Crowding: 8.7
Sand Quality: 9.0
Swimmability: 8.6
Guest Sentiment: 8.4

Method: Weighted review analysisofficial · tripadvisor · booking · expedia · reddit · googleVerified Aug 14, 2026

Dining8.8High confidence

Consistency: 8.4
Venue Variety: 9.3
Premium Access: 8.8
Guest Sentiment: 8.6

Method: Weighted review analysisofficial_dining · tripadvisor · booking · expedia · reddit · hyatt_faqVerified Aug 14, 2026

Rooms9.0High confidence

Views: 8.8
Condition: 8.8
Suite Size: 9.0
Category Depth: 9.1

Method: Weighted review analysisofficial_rooms · tripadvisor · booking · expedia · redditVerified Aug 14, 2026

Pools & Spa9.0High confidence

Crowding: 8.6
Preferred Pool: 9.2
Swim Up Access: 9.0
Guest Sentiment: 9.1

Method: Weighted review analysisofficial · tripadvisor · booking · expedia · redditVerified Aug 14, 2026

Romance9.3High confidence

Quiet: 8.8
Dining: 8.8
Setting: 9.2
Adults Only: 9.5

Method: Amenity and review signalofficial · tripadvisor · booking · expedia · redditVerified Aug 14, 2026

Luxury9.1High confidence

Rooms: 9.0
Service: 9.2
Setting: 9.0
Official Positioning: 9.2

Method: Weighted review analysisofficial · hyatt_about · tripadvisor · booking · expediaVerified Aug 14, 2026

Quiet9.1

Adults Only: 9.5
Gated Setting: 9.5
Main Pool Noise: 7.5
Room Tranquility: 9.0
Preferred Club Quiet: 9.5

Method: Quiet compositeTripAdvisor · Booking.com · All-Inclusive GuideVerified Aug 14, 2026

Wellness9.0

Fitness: 8.5
Spa Scale: 9.5
Couples Spa: 9.0
Treatment Variety: 9.0
Hydrotherapy Circuit: 9.5

Method: Wellness compositeHyatt Inclusive Collection Official · Vacation Express · Cap Cana · Must Love Travel · Resort FlockVerified Aug 14, 2026

Remote work8.0Medium confidence

Wifi: 8.2
Quiet Spaces: 7.7
Business Services: 8.0

Method: Amenity signalofficial · hyatt_aboutVerified Aug 14, 2026

What it does best

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.

Where it costs you

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

What we'd do

One of our group's favorites, we stayed here and loved every minute.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Best Value Room: Junior Suite Partial Ocean View KingKeeps the same 54 sqm junior-suite footprint without Preferred Club pricing.
Best Room Category: Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim-Out Pool View KingStrong option for guests who value pool access and Preferred Club benefits.

Everything we read on Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

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Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.8 / 10

Places to eat: 10
A la carte: 7
Buffets: 1
Bars and lounges: 5
Swim-up bars: 1

French · Italian · Asian · Mexican · Seafood · Grill · International · Cafe

Barefoot Grill
Light lunch specialties in a casual and relaxed outdoor setting
Included in the plan
More about Barefoot Grill
Hours
Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Barracuda
Beach bar
Included in the plan
More about Barracuda
Service
Bar
Hours
Open 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Bordeaux
A menu serving a variety of gourmet à la carte French specialties Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available
Included in the plan
More about Bordeaux
Hours
Dinner 6:00p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual Elegance
Coco Café
Begin the morning with a cup of local brew at a sunny indoor/outdoor café Serves premium coffee and snacks in a casual, relaxed atmosphere Late night bites include sandwiches, fruits, yogurt and pastries
Included in the plan
More about Coco Café
Hours
Coffee 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Late Night Bites 11:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Dress code
Casual
El Patio
Open outdoor seating available. No AC.
Included in the plan
More about El Patio
Hours
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual Elegance
Himitsu
Specializing in a fusion of Pan-Asian à la carte specialties Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available Teppanyaki tables available
Included in the plan
More about Himitsu
Hours
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual Elegance
Manatees
Swim-up bar
Included in the plan
More about Manatees
Service
Bar
Hours
Open 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Market Cafe
A buffet-style restaurant serving a variety of local and international cuisine Casual atmosphere, evocative of a farmer’s market with colorful, gourmet cuisine displayed beautifully on sun- bleached wood shelves, which frames the intimate dining area Closed air-conditioned restaurant with outdoor seating available
Included in the plan
More about Market Cafe
Hours
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; Lunch 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Oceana
A la carte breakfast for preferred club guests Fresh seafood delights presented in a quiet and romantic seaside setting Casual Elegance required for dinner
Included in the plan
More about Oceana
Hours
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. for Preferred Club guests; Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Portofino
Delectable Italian cuisine, served à la carte Wine cellar for private dining is available. *
Included in the plan
More about Portofino
Hours
Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual Elegance
Rendezvous
Lobby bar
Included in the plan
More about Rendezvous
Service
Bar
Hours
Open 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Rosewater
Preferred Club guests only Serves continental breakfast Enjoy gourmet à la carte international cuisine for lunch in an elegant atmosphere Outdoor seating. No AC.
Included in the plan
More about Rosewater
Hours
Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.; Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Seaside Grill
À la carte grilled specialties poolside Casual Elegance required for dinner
Included in the plan
More about Seaside Grill
Hours
Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Dinner 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Dress code
Casual
Showtime
Theatre bar
Included in the plan
More about Showtime
Service
Bar
Hours
Open 9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sugar Reef
Pool bar
Included in the plan
More about Sugar Reef
Service
Bar
Hours
Open 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa?

The recorded policy requires reservations at some restaurants. Reservation rules for venues without a stated policy are unverified; confirm with the resort.

Rooms & suites

Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.

More room options (3)

Room categories at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Junior Suite Partial Ocean View King	Sleeps 2	581 ft²54 m²	1 bedroom	Partial ocean
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View King	Sleeps 2	581 ft²54 m²	1 bedroom	Ocean
Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim-Out Pool View King	Sleeps 2	581 ft²54 m²	1 bedroom	Poolswim-out

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

Take a dip into our expansive Main Infinity Pool and relax your body in our two outdoor hot tubs. Preferred Club guests have exclusive access to the private Preferred Club Pool. All of the pools contain chlorine. Pools are not heated. ** Note: The use of drones or artifacts that fly or float in or on the premises of Hyatt Inclusive Collection hotels is strictly forbidden, except for those that have written authorization from the General Management of the hotel.

Pools 9.0

The beach itself

8.6beach score · high confidence

Juanillo Beach is a major strength, but recent guest reports flag seasonal sargassum and water clarity variability.

Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Gradual entry, shallow a long way out
Caveat: Sargassum seaweed lands seasonally, raked daily

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

Group travel

Taking a group to Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

What a block booking looks like here: how many of you fit, whether the rooms connect, and how late the place stays awake.

Private dining & events: Bookable
Group rates: Negotiable on a block
Nightlife: Low-key, quiet by late evening

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Dec to May

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run May to Nov. Hurricane season is real here: about 1 in 4 Septembers sees one pass within 100 miles, most recently Ernesto in 2024.

Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa by month · average high, rain days, hurricane odds and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	84°F29°C	84°F29°C	86°F30°C	88°F31°C	88°F31°C	90°F32°C	90°F32°C	90°F32°C	90°F32°C	88°F31°C	86°F30°C	84°F29°C
Rain days	7 days	5 days	5 days	6 days	10 days	8 days	8 days	9 days	10 days	11 days	9 days	7 days
hurricane oddshow often a hurricane passes within 100 miles that month
hurricane odds	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	1 in 4	1 in 4	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10	under 1 in 10
Verdict	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Wet	Wet	Wet	Wet	Wet	Wet	Best

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Odds count the complete years, 1980 to 2025, in which a hurricane passed within about 100 nautical miles of Puerto Rico, the nearest point in the NOAA and IBTrACS records to this resort. Two storms in one month still count that year once. How the hurricane belt works

Getting to Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Nearest airport: PUJ · Punta Cana International Airport
Approximate transfer: 20 minutes
Transportation: Hyatt directs guests to Amstar for separately reserved private or shared round-trip airport transfers.

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Hotel transportation

Hyatt directs guests to Amstar for separately reserved private or shared round-trip airport transfers.

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No fixed fare or universal included airport ride was verified for this exact resort. Compare current quotes for your group and dates.

Request an Amstar quote for Punta Cana Airport (PUJ) and Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa before arrival. Secrets Cap Cana is not named in the reviewed list for Hyatt’s current free-transfer promotion; the listed Secrets Tides and Dreams Cap Cana hotels are different properties. Check your exact reservation for package transport, then confirm the private or shared service, arrival and return total, vehicle capacity, luggage, child seats, flight details and pickup instructions before reserving.

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Exact resort information Hyatt offer eligibility Checked October 11, 2026

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Destination essentials & trip planning

Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic · +1 809-469-7545

Before you fly

Dominican Republic

Language: Spanish (English at resorts)
Currency: Dominican peso; USD widely accepted
Power: 110V, Type A/B plugs (same as the US)
Driving: On the right
Main airport: Punta Cana (PUJ)
Flight time: ~3.5–4h from the US East Coast

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The vibe

Who it suits

Romance9.3

Quiet9.1

Wellness9.0

Three of the 13 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa; the full set is above.

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Flights

Fly into PUJ, 20 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $357.

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Insurance

Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.

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Data

An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.

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Our full take on Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

An adults-only Secrets on one of the Dominican Republic's best beaches at Cap Cana, eight specialty restaurants, swim-out suites, and an on-site spa with treatments charged separately. Grown-up and romantic without tipping into stuffy. A reliable couples' pick. Best December through May.

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