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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
Children's play area - indoor
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
Lobby
Children's play area - indoor

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

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

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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. 529 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very nice but the service at some of the restaurants is very slow.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette Isabel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading some of the reviews, I was a bit hesitant on booking this property. But I don’t know what all the complaining was about, because this property is a 10 . The rooms were spacious and absolutely stunning. The ocean and the beach was a 1 min walk from our room, the buffet and the food selection was very tasty and well prepared. The staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay very enjoyable. I would highly highly recommend staying at the Esmeralda Bahia Principe.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Bahia Esmeralda! The swim up room was a hit with the kids. Tons of dining options through the Bahia resort area, make reservations in advance through the app. Steps to the beach! I found there were plenty of chairs and seating areas. Our favorite spot was the Atabey beach bar, Kelvin was an amazing bartender.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we’ve enjoyed so much food is great I highly recommend Naan Indian cuisine restaurant and Urtha it’s Mongolian absolutely incredible tasty! And property is very close to the beach. Also we had a few little problems in room the staff fixed so quickly. If you have kids and wants to go sleep early ask room away from pool and main lobby-it’s super noisy with evening entertainment. Overall room is awesome food in buffet and restaurant is excellent (I saw someone says they ate all the same but you have to make a reservation for restaurant, if it’s all book-my advice: go there early most likely they will give you table)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were very pleasant and helpful. Buildings were new and everything was easily accessible by foot or constant ground transport. Restaurant options were endless and delicious. Beaches were clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure of the negative reviews. We had a fabulous time and the staff tried their best to look after our needs. There was no Expedia VIP benefit...so Expedia status was worthless. But Francia at the front desk, Francisco (manager) and Julio (sommelier) at the restaurants, Luis and Yirandy at the front desk were amazing. Wonderful choices for food...keeping in mind that it is a third world country - you aren't getting sushi like your favorite sushi restaurant in America, but lots of great choices overall. Beaches were beautiful, water amazing and overall a grand place to stay. At least a 9.3 or 9.4 level rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ye Jin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communicate with english is good enough at the resort. But people need to careful to go to restaurant or activity meeting and airport. Bell boys don't know detail. You need to confirm with front people or destination name to go. Also they were filming at the resort and it could be in your way. very crowded and hard to move and inconvenient. They are filming at the lobby when people do check-in or check-out. or they were filming when in front of breakfast restaurant and spa street. otherwise, inside of resort was wonderful. servers are good enough to me, pretty clean and perfect location (30 seconds to go beach or pool both) Food was good enough to me as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann, Iron Mountain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bahia Principe Esmeralda was a dream week vacation. The staff were all so helpful and friendly. We will go back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bahia Principe Punta Cana needs to update their in-app map, Google map locations, and physical boards. Relying on these maps brought us to restricted areas on the opposite side of where the true location of the resturant was (Mikado Resturant for example) and the physical boards showed two sections of the resorts with the same yellow color with locations listed as numbers, but had duplicates of locations with only one title listed in the map index (two locations with same color and number, one location/resturant title). Staying at Esmeralda (renovated previously) our shower was not properly sealed, resulting in water getting into the main bathroom area, along with a strange musk smell upon returning to our room throughout the day. We would also find new mosquitos in our room everyday, despite our efforts to clear the room of them. We also never received a "Do Not Disturb" sign after requesting for one multiple times. The vacation was much needed, but would not return to a location with this many issues during our week of relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Sports bar had horrible service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhonatan, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff were helpful & pleasant. Grounds & rooms were clean & in very nice condition. Cons, possibly more variety @buffet. Plenty of good food but mostly same thing everyday. Beach area somewhat crowded. No adult only pool area as stated.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnela

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This properity is huge. All the sister resorts use the same beach, so it’s really hard to find not just loungers but any space on the beach. This is our 14th time visiting DR. However, it’s the first time our check in has been so poorly handled. The young lady who checked us in was very unfriendly and did not answer our questions or given us any guidance. We were supposed to be VIP guests. No one explained the resort to us or even took us to our room. We were left on our own for most things. Luckily we had a lot of experience and were able to navigate. The room was supposed to be newly renovated. It was not. I will attach pictures. The swim out pool was nice and clean but it didn’t have much privacy as it was right next to the heavily trafficked path. I love Punta Cana but I will not be going back to this resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the great food and friendly staff with easy access to the beach and child friendly facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a wonderful stay. Great service, drinks and food. Plenty of options and high-quality relaxation in a beautiful tropical paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenely

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Duncan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach access is great. Drinks are plentiful, the rooms and common areas are clean. The staff for the most part are friendly, but will be unhelpful if you book any excursions and need to be picked up on the other properties on site. The food however is overall lacking, especially if you are vegetarian or vegan. Overall a great stay if you're looking to unwind and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karenina

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025