Secrets Tides Punta Cana vs TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana: Which All-Inclusive Fits Your Trip?

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive and TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive are both five-star, all-inclusive stays in Punta Cana with outdoor pools, spa services and evening entertainment. The core difference is who each is built for. Secrets Tides is adults only, on the beachfront at Playas Uvero Alto, while TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana is set up for families and groups, with kids' facilities and residence-style suites and villas.

At a glance

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All InclusiveTAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive
Stars★★★★★★★★★★
Guest rating9.5 / 108.8 / 10
Reviews161281
Room types244
Adults only——
SpaYesYes
Kids' club——
Fitness centerYesYes
Check-in / out12:00 PM12:00 PM

How they differ

Who it suits

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Secrets Tides is adults only, which makes it a natural pick for couples and grown-up groups. Guests rate it 9.5 across 161 reviews.

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana welcomes families, with family rooms, kid meals and several play spaces. Guests rate it 8.8 across 281 reviews.

Rooms & space

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Rooms are suites in the Junior Suite and Preferred Club Jr. Suite categories, each 667 sq ft, plus Preferred Club Master Suites at 1,335 sq ft. Most sleep two or three guests. In-room extras include a minibar, coffee/tea maker, bathrobes and a seating area.

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive

Accommodation runs from the 861 sq ft Junior Suite to the Deluxe One Bedroom Residence (1,184 sq ft), the Superior Two Bedroom Residence (2,024 sq ft) and the Three Bedroom Villa (2,616 sq ft, up to 8 guests). The residences have a kitchen, and the Junior Suite has a kitchenette. The Three Bedroom Villa adds a microwave and dishwasher.

Pools & beach

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Secrets Tides is beachfront, with a private beach area, an infinity pool, an outdoor pool and a pool bar. Sun loungers, sun umbrellas and water sport facilities are on site. Several room names include Swim Out, such as Junior Suite Swim Out King and Preferred Club Jr. Suite Ocean Front Swim Out King.

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana has an outdoor pool, a pool with a view, a kids' pool and a pool bar, with sun loungers and sun umbrellas. Beach time is part of the stay, and the hotel offers free transportation to the Juanillo Grill & Beach Club.

Activities & entertainment

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Evenings at Secrets Tides can mean live music or performances, themed dinner nights, entertainment staff and a nightclub/DJ. By day there are aerobics and fitness classes, plus water sports.

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana packs in more variety. Its facilities include a golf course, mini golf, fishing, horse riding, cycling and bike tours, a games room with table tennis, billiards and darts, and a casino. Evenings bring live music, themed dinner nights, karaoke, bingo and entertainment staff.

Dining & drinks

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Secrets Tides has a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar, a pool bar and a coffee shop on site. Room service and breakfast in the room are available, with a mobile app for room service. Wine and champagne are also offered.

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana has a restaurant, a bar, a snack bar and a pool bar, with themed dinner nights. Kid meals and fruit are available, and the residences and villa have kitchen facilities for self-catering.

Wellness

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Secrets Tides has a spa/wellness center with massage services, a sauna and a steam room. Beauty services, a hair salon, manicures and pedicures are also available. For workouts there is a fitness center, fitness classes and fitness/spa locker rooms.

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana has a spa/wellness center with massage services and beauty services. It also offers yoga classes, a personal trainer and a fitness center.

Families

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive

Secrets Tides is an adult-only property, so it has no children's facilities. Its rooms have a maximum occupancy of two or three guests.

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana has a kids' pool, a children's playground, an indoor play area and a games room. Larger parties are covered too: the Superior Two Bedroom Residence sleeps up to 6 and the Three Bedroom Villa up to 8. The hotel also has a different set of policies for groups.

What they have in common

  • Both are five-star, all-inclusive hotels in Punta Cana with outdoor swimming pools and pool bars.
  • Free WiFi and free parking are available at both, along with valet parking and a 24-hour front desk.
  • Both have a spa/wellness center, massage services, a fitness center and a barber/beauty shop.
  • Pets are allowed at both, and both have wheelchair-accessible facilities.
  • Checkout is at 12:00 PM at both, and guests show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Which should you book?

Choose Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive if…

Choose Secrets Tides Punta Cana if you want an adults-only, beachfront stay with a private beach area, an infinity pool and water sports on site. It also suits you if you want a sauna and steam room alongside your spa time, plus a nightclub/DJ in the evening.

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Choose TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive if…

Choose TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana if you are travelling with children or a larger group and want a kids' pool, a playground and an indoor play area. It also suits you if you want residence-style suites or a villa with kitchen facilities, or a stay built around golf, fishing, horse riding and cycling.

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Frequently asked questions

Which hotel is adults only?

Secrets Tides Punta Cana - All Inclusive is adults only. TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana - All Inclusive welcomes families and has family rooms.

Which hotel has kids' facilities?

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana has a kids' pool, a children's playground, an indoor play area, a games room and kid meals.

Which hotel has bigger accommodation for groups?

TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana offers the Superior Two Bedroom Residence (2,024 sq ft, up to 6 guests) and the Three Bedroom Villa (2,616 sq ft, up to 8 guests). Secrets Tides rooms sleep two or three guests, and its Preferred Club Master Suites are 1,335 sq ft.

Do both hotels have a beach?

Yes, both have a beach. Secrets Tides is beachfront with a private beach area and water sport facilities on site. TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana offers free transportation to the Juanillo Grill & Beach Club.

How do guest ratings compare?

Secrets Tides Punta Cana scores 9.5 from 161 reviews, and TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana scores 8.8 from 281 reviews.

Are pets allowed at either hotel?

Yes, pets are allowed at both Secrets Tides Punta Cana and TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana.

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