Eden Roc Cap Cana Earns Two Michelin Keys and Ranks Sixth Among Caribbean Resorts

Eden Roc Cap Cana has added two major international distinctions to its record, retaining its Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 hotel selection and placing sixth among Caribbean resorts in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The resort, located in Cap Cana near Punta Cana on the Dominican Republic’s eastern coast, was the highest-ranked Dominican property in the Caribbean resort list.

What Two MICHELIN Keys Mean for a Hotel

The MICHELIN Keys are the hotel distinction created by the MICHELIN Guide, the international publication best known for its restaurant ratings. Similar in concept to the Guide’s restaurant Stars, the Keys assess the overall quality of a stay rather than dining alone or the number of amenities a property offers.

The system has three levels: One, Two and Three MICHELIN Keys. Two Keys signify an “exceptional stay,” recognizing hotels with distinctive character, thoughtful design, attentive service and a strong sense of place. Inspectors consider factors including architecture and interior design, service quality, maintenance, value relative to the experience and the property’s individuality.

Unlike a restaurant’s MICHELIN Stars, which evaluate its cuisine, hotel Keys recognize the broader hospitality experience. The distinction does not automatically mean that a hotel’s restaurant holds a MICHELIN Star.

Sixth Place in the Caribbean Readers’ Choice Awards

Eden Roc Cap Cana also ranked sixth in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards list of the top resorts in the Caribbean Islands. The annual awards are based on reader voting, offering a different measure of recognition from the MICHELIN Guide’s hotel inspection process.

The two distinctions therefore reflect separate forms of recognition: the MICHELIN Keys assess a hotel against the Guide’s hospitality criteria, while the Readers’ Choice Awards reflect the preferences of the magazine’s readership. Together, they raise the resort’s international profile among travelers considering high-end Caribbean stays.

What the Recognition Means for Dominican Tourism

Cap Cana is part of the Punta Cana area, one of the Dominican Republic’s best-known visitor destinations. Recognition for a luxury resort in this market can help reinforce the country’s visibility beyond its established appeal for beaches and all-inclusive holidays, highlighting its offer in the upscale hospitality segment.

For international travelers comparing Caribbean destinations, these awards provide independent reference points when researching properties. They do not replace practical considerations such as room rates, availability, location and the type of experience each guest wants, but they offer additional context on how a resort is regarded by hotel inspectors and readers.

By retaining Two MICHELIN Keys and placing sixth in the 2026 Caribbean resort ranking, Eden Roc Cap Cana has secured recognition from two distinct international platforms, strengthening the Dominican Republic’s presence in the region’s luxury travel conversation.