Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa

Our Carpenter group will be among the earliest visitors to enjoy this wonderful new 5-star hotel and spa: it's set to open its doors in late 2016, and we'll be there in March 2017, the most desirable time of the year.

All the very exclusive properties of the Cap Cana roster of hotels are highly rated and receive extreme praise from those who have stayed. This high standard, plus the excellent reputation of Secrets, has us really looking forward to the experience.

The hotel is designed to sit gently beside a spectacular stretch of Juanillo Beach, which is considered the very best along this coast. An artistic interlace of lagoon pools, ornamented with fountains and palm-studded islets, links the hotel buildings with the beach and sea. The environment breathes luxury and relaxation.

Inside, our accommodations have the same effect. The décor is soothing, charming and contemporary, and each Carpenter guest suite will have a furnished sea-view balcony or terrace, admitting air and light into the living space. All the 5-star amenities are here: superbly comfortable King or double beds, climate control, full marble bath and rain shower with double sink, plush robes and slippers, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, direct-dial phone and complimentary Wi-Fi with unlimited connectivity, electronic safe, CD/DVD player, 42" flat screen cable TV, and more. Secrets' signature Unlimited-Luxury® all-inclusivity provides 24-hour room and concierge services, daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer, daily maid service and nightly turn-down service.

That all-inclusivity encompasses dining and drinks – and with seven gourmet restaurants (5 á la carte, 1 international buffet and 1 grille) plus a constellation of bars and lounges serving the finest beers, wines, and spirits, the task of choosing where and what to eat may be the most strenuous thing we'll do each day! You can eat indoors or out, beach-casual or evening-elegant; the cuisine may be Italian, classic French, Pan Asian, grilled specialties, fresh seafood, or Mexican. You can swim up for a cool drink or have a waiter bring it to you as you bliss out poolside … sip a cocktail in the Rendezvous lobby bar or the sophisticated Desires music lounge, or chat over wine in one of the beach/pool bars, perhaps with the stars just beginning to show and twilight sea-breezes adding to the ambiance.

All types of non-motorized water sports are available, taking in everything from windsurfing to Hobie cats to sailing and snorkeling and lots more. The Infinity pool is exquisite. But you don't have to get wet to enjoy yourself. The hotel offers a variety of fun and interesting choices: dance classes, pool tables, Spanish classes, beach volleyball and more during the day, while each evening brings nightly entertainments both inside and out, at the Theatre, in the Casino, and big screen movies down on the beach.

Let's not forget that this is a resort and Spa. The resort features the luxurious Secrets Spa by Pevonia, a soul-soothing haven which offers optional rejuvenating body and facial treatments, hydrotherapy, massage and salon services in a beautiful environment with sea vistas. Free every day is the hotel's fully-equipped fitness center – a great way to start the day, or to work off some of the effects of all those gourmet meals!

Carpenter has a variety of private events which promise to be great opportunities to socialize and have fun as a group. And don't forget all the fabulous local activities and adventures.