Weddings At Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa | Our Honest Review
Thinking about saying ‘I do’ at Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa?
You’re in luck because we’re about to spill all the juicy details!
Our certified wedding specialists are dishing out the scoop on this all-inclusive resort, pros and cons included.
Ready? Let’s dive right in!
Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa is a gorgeous adults-only resort nestled along the shores of the Dominican Republic.
This all-suites resort has 457 elegantly appointed suites, including bungalow suites and swim-out suites.
The resort flaunts huge pools, including a dazzling infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
From gourmet dining at its à la carte restaurants to amenities like the world-class spa and fitness center, you and your wedding guests will be treated to indulgence at every turn.
We love the lively entertainment, themed parties, and water sports; they just keep the energy high!
Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa is known for hosting some of the most enchanting weddings in all of Punta Cana.
Our wedding planners are in love with the wedding packages this resort offers.
4 wedding packages:
- Wedding In Paradise – possibly free, or $1,299 for 10 guests
- Elope In Luxury – starting $1,449 for you 2
- Eternal Love – starting $4,549 for 20 guests
- Beyond Memorable – starting $10,899 for 79 guests
Eternal Love Wedding Package
Many of our couples go for the Eternal Love package.
It’s super budget-friendly yet feels incredibly luxurious!
For $4,549, you get:
- Service of judge or minister.
- Semi-private rehearsal dinner for 10 max.
- Wedding organization and on-site wedding coordinator.
- Preparation and ironing of the couple’s wedding day attire.
- Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple.
- Sound system with 1 speaker and 1 microphone.
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine.
- Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres.
- Private dinner reception.
- Live music (1 set, during cocktail hour)
- 50 full color printed photos taken during the ceremony and wedding album.
- Edited video of ceremony.
- and so much more!
Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa features 7 amazing venues.
Although they’re all fantastic, our absolute favorite is the Juanillo Beach venue! And our couples like it too!
1. Garden Terrace
Tie the knot surrounded by nature.
This centrally located garden’s a green, dreamy venue perfect for a tropical destination wedding.
- Ceremony – up to 200 guests
- Cocktail – up to 200 guests
- Reception – up to 200 guests
2. Juanillo Beach
As mentioned earlier, this venue’s our favorite!
Toes in the sand, gentle waves in the background, swaying palms, and the sun painting the sky… it’s the ultimate beach wedding setting!
- Ceremony – up to 350 guests
- Cocktail – up to 350 guests
- Reception – up to 350 guests
3. Pool Terrace
Picture saying “I do” surrounded by lush greenery.
We generally recommend this poolside garden venue for reception dinners or cocktail hours.
- Ceremony – up to 100 guests
- Cocktail – up to 100 guests
- Reception – up to 100 guests
4. Preferred Beach
The Preferred Beach is a part of the Juanillo Beach and is exclusively for Preferred Club guests.
- Ceremony – up to 200 guests
- Cocktail – up to 200 guests
- Reception – up to 200 guests
5. Gazebo
Due to its capacity, we recommend this beautiful beachside gazebo to couples who want an intimate ceremony.
They can then move the party to the beach!
- Ceremony – up to 80 guests
6. Rosewater
Rosewater is a restaurant terrace that doubles up as the best venue for cocktail hours, welcome lunches and goodbye dinners.
- Cocktail – up to 55 guests
7. Ballroom
This ballroom’s got a sleek design and can host a big crowd.
With top-notch audiovisual gear, lighting, and AC, it sets the stage for a glamorous celebration.
- Ceremony – up to 350 guests
- Cocktail – up to 350 guests
- Reception – up to 350 guests
For LGBTQ weddings, Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa is an excellent choice.
And our certified team has you covered on the paperwork.
Just remember, while the Dominican Republic is welcoming, it’s also conservative.
Locals are friendly, but LGBTQ couples might attract curious glances.
With classy Caribbean-style décor spread across 457 suites, Secrets Cap Cana redefines luxury.
It also features our favorite swim-out suites!
All the suites include private furnished balcony or terrace, 24-hour room service, 24-hour concierge service, and a mini-bar refreshed daily.
Many also come with relaxing soaking tubs.
For an extra touch of luxury, you can upgrade to the Preferred Club.
You’ll get bungalow suites, exclusive lounge access, a private pool and beach, and more elevated perks.
You get to choose from 6 suite categories…
- Junior Suite King Bed – 1 king-size bed
- Junior Suite Tropical View – 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds
- Junior Suite Pool View – 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds
- Junior Suite Partial Ocean View – 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds
- Junior Suite Ocean View – 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds
- Junior Suite Swim Out – 1 king-size bed, or 2 double beds
For the wedding couple, we highly recommend the Junior Suite Swim Out!
In addition to the mentioned features, Junior Suite Swim Out also comes with a full bathroom equipped with 2 rain showers and a water closet.
Plus you can enjoy the furnished terrace with direct pool access for a quick dip.
It’s the perfect suite for couples seeking that extra touch of relaxation and luxury.
Get ready to dive into paradise at Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa!
They’ve got 2 massive pools – 1 infinity pool for everybody to enjoy, and 1 exclusive Preferred Club-only pool.
In-pool activities include aqua aerobics, and even introductory scuba lesson.
They also have 2 outdoor hot tubs.
But we do feel the resort could use more poolside loungers; a lot of guests ‘reserve’ them early in the morning.
The beautiful beach is just a few steps away.
You can enjoy activities like snorkeling and non-motorized water sports.
Preferred Club members even get a private beach all to themselves.
Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa spoils you with 10 incredible restaurants.
Get ready for flavors crafted from the freshest ingredients.
And with 5 bars to pick from (yes, there’s a swim-up bar too!), the fun never stops! We’ll cheers to that! 🍹
10 restaurant options include…
- Barefoot Grill | light lunch and snacks
- Rosewater | global cuisine
- Bordeaux | French cuisine
- Coco Café | coffee and snacks
- El Patio | Mexican cuisine
- Himitsu | Pan-Asian cuisine
- Seaside Grill | grilled speacilities
- Portofino | Italian cuisine
- Market Café | global cuisine
- Oceana | fresh seafood
At Secrets Cap Cana, there’s something for everyone, whether you want to relax, or are adventure-ready!
Lounge by the pools, groove to dance lessons, or treat yourself at their spa – it’s all about living it!
Fun activities and entertainment include…
- Snorkeling
- Paddleboarding
- Introductory scuba lesson in the pool
- Water aerobics in the pool
- Indoor theatre featuring live shows and nightly entertainment
- Dance and Spanish lessons
- Nightly outdoor entertainment
- Weekly theme nights
- Big screen movies on the beach
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Bike tours
- Yoga
- Painting class
- Aqua pole dancing
- Ping-pong tournament
- Non-motorized water sports
- Scuba diving tour and deep-sea fishing
Q. Can children attend weddings at Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa?
No, since Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa is an adults-only resort, kids are not allowed on the resort premises, even for a wedding.
Q. How far is Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa from the airport?
The resort is approximately a 20 minutes’ drive from the Punta Cana International Airport.
Q. Is Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa family-friendly?
No, the resort is strictly for adults only.
Q. Does Secrets Cap Cana have a lazy river?
No, the resort does not have a lazy river. It does however have 2 incredible pools.
Q. When was Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa built?
Secrets Cap Cana Resort and Spa opened in November 2016.
Secrets Cap Cana sounds like an incredible place for a dream wedding, right?
Luxurious rooms, gorgeous wedding venues and packages, and delicious food… it seems like paradise.
But, curious about any fine print?
I asked our certified destination wedding specialists to spill the beans.
Things we love:
- Gorgeous venues.
- Breathtaking beach.
- The suites are chic and spacious.
- Fantastic service.
- No reservations required at the restaurants!
Things we don’t love:
- Suite’s electricity operates on motion sensors – you can’t charge your devices when you’re out of the suite!
- We’ve had mixed reviews about the food from guests.
- Fewer pools compared to other resorts in the region.
- Pools and beach could use more loungers.
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