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Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront property near Arena Gorda Beach

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Terrace/patio
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

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Arena Gorda Macao, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Iberostar Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cana Bay Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(82 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Punta Cana

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bávaro property, you'll find Arena Gorda Beach and Punta Blanca Golf Course. Splash Water Park and Cana Bay Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cortecito Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar Fantasia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪restaurante la isabela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Grazie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

5-star beachfront property near Arena Gorda Beach
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 7 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 6 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a swim-up bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This all-inclusive property also offers a complimentary water park, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Punta Cana property is smoke free.

  • 570 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 7 dining venues
  • 6 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2009
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar on the beach
  • 1 conference room
  • Swim-up bar
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated offers 570 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations have separate dining areas and are furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Bahia Spa. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • 7 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the property before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Esmeralda All Inclusive
Esmeralda Bahia
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda All Inclusive
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda All Inclusive Punta Cana
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Punta Cana
Luxury Esmeralda Bahia Principe
Luxury Principe Esmeralda
Principe Esmeralda
Bahia Principe Esmeralda Incl

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1017 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

alexander

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been in the Dominican Republic over 10 times and this is our first negative review. Where do I begin to explain how terrible this resort is? There should be a disclaimer that they only cater to Spanish-speaking customers. Every piece of entertainment was all in Spanish. Spanish speaking people were greeted with smiles and seated right away. All inclusive does not mean all inclusive unless you are constantly tipping people to get any kind of service. Even then it’s substandard. You will never be over-served alcohol here because getting orders filled at the bar or restaurants is almost impossible. You can order room service but will not get it. You can order towels and things multiple times and you will never receive them. You will get rolled eyes if you try to speak English to get a table at any of the restaurants. You could possibly find a big piece of plastic bag in your food like we did. You can try to book a restaurant for a week for a big family dinner and never get it. Hands down the worst resort I have stayed in in my entire life.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D, JUNCOS

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D, JUNCOS

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Animation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Vershona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible. Hector in entertainment is funny and full of life. The pool bar staff was amazing as well (Alexis and Albi). Very attentive and very mindful. Willing to help with anything. The property is huge. I always thought all Bahia Principe properties were in different areas but they’re literally all connected and you can commute via train (carts). They have train stops and you can get on and go to the other hotels and eat, use the pool, go to the beach etc. Our room, like I e seen in orher reviews was smelly. It smelled like drain mildew and sometimes poop the whole stay. Getting extra wash rags was hard. The cleaning lady had to ask management. We stayed 5 nights by the way. One rag the whole stay. Our refrigerator didn’t really keep anything cold. Pretty much luke warm drinks if we got thirsty in the middle of the night. Room service options were horrible and not that good. If you want to eat anything tasty order from the kids menu. Spaghetti was the best thing. The food overall was average. I can get better Dominican food from Brooklyn. Best place to eat was the buffet but eventually it got so tiring that we barely wanted to eat. We ate at two other restaurants and it was okay. The beach was great but the vendors are kinda annoying. Selling massages, pictures with parrots, excursions, hair braiding, rugs just about everything. You can hardly relax. It’s very overwhelming and you’ll end up saying no at least 12 times before they walk away. Pool close at 6.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Review accurate for this property. It was good, staff works alot for low pay, I guess sometimes they have some attitude, rolling eyes type of attitude, don't say a word, but I understand spanish, I catch something here and there…the women specially… but overall is good! Marie and Alex is the best in that place! She is a 1000% go above and beyond and made a difference in my stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ovidio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mesias

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bahia Principe Esmeralda is a smaller resort which we prefer. It's clean, beautiful and the staff is friendly and accommodating. The food at the buffets need sternos to keep food hot and ice to keep cold food cool. Otherwise we were happy with food choices and dining rooms. The restaurant staff is very friendly and attentive. The outside bars could use more bartenders however, we enjoyed all the drinks we sampled. The pools were clean as were our rooms. More shade around the pools, water park and the beach are needed as some people really can't spend time in the strong sun. More shade would make a significant improvement to the resort. TY for a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great because its a compound of several themed and styled hotels that you can walk around and enjoy. It was clean and well taken care of. Plenty of signage so you know where you are and how to get to where you want to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rita, STERLING

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty Rodriguez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the entertainment and activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just returned from a week trip here & our group is so so happy! The resort itself is beautiful &
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adianet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Xander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was great. Staff could’ve been more attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. Slight complaints on the lack of availability of the train carts throughout the day/night, variety/quality of the food at the buffets, and the lack of availability of lounge chairs at the pool/beach due to people “reserving” lounge chairs with their towels or other personal belonging while not even being at the pool/beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, N Grosvenordale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Victoria Redfearn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this was such a great experience for our family! 2 kids 2 adults. The Esmeralda reminds me of a boutique style hotel. No lineups. There were always chairs. Tons of gorgeous healthy food. Staff were outstanding. It felt peaceful with direct access to the water. No need for golf carts. With this resort you have access to the other Bahia resorts on the grounds but the Esmeralda was by far the nicest. There was tons to do for kids and adults. It wasn’t wild like spring break. I believe there are only 500 rooms at the Esmeralda vs thousands at other resorts so it had a nice flow to it and never overcrowded. We were shocked at how little English many of the staff didn’t speak but managed and learned as we went. They were all very kind and constantly cleaning and checking in while we ate. There wasn’t pressure to tip or to sign up for actives from the staff- but the vendors on the beach were a bit intense sometimes. The bathtub in the room could use a good scrub and there was dripped dried paint from the Reno on some of the fixtures. Room for improvement: I wish there was a paper map. We are so over using apps. We also wanted real menus instead of scanning QR codes. The front desk could improve on giving an info package, tips, tricks, and a tour. We landed starving and found ourselves walking in circles finding where to eat at certain times. The rooms and restaurants had a mildew (?) type of smell. All in all it was so good and the little improvements did not ruin our trip
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The beach was just a short walk from our room beautiful beach and great staff. I would definitely go back. Me and my kids were there for a week. Also... get the swim up if you have kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the friendliness of the staff. Starting from the bellman to the front desk staff. Special shotout to Jose-front desk, Alfredo- guest services were very attentive and helpful. I will come back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean resort with good food and service we had a good time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall had some issues that were slowly worked out
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025