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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Arena Gorda Macao, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Water Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Blanca Golf Course
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • Garden view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(97 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 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)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Splash Water Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Los Corales Beach - 16 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 24 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caney Buffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ambar Hotel Lobby - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Acuario Restaurant Buffet - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Yurta - ‬2 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.

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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
  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated to the airport?

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is 17 mi (32-min drive) away from the Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated have an airport shuttle?

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated to the beach?

This property is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated offer free breakfast?

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

No, there is no casino at this property, but Casino Avalon Princess (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated have a pool?

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated have a restaurant?

There are 7 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and pool views.

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Bahia Spa, where you can enjoy reflexology, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated to downtown Punta Cana?

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is 13 mi away from Punta Cana.

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1007 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeraldine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, room was good, but did have to exchange for another room due to AC not working.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeraldine

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer Ann, Burlington

Travelled with partner
The room was nice, but the bathroom was definitely not updated. Bathroom had a sewer smell at times, the bathtub was old and marked up, and shower had rusty old marbled tiles. We could hear animals or bugs at night in our vents near the door. Cockroach seen at lounge bar and one in our bathroom. Some staff were friendly, some don’t even make eye contact, will only attend to you if you tip first! Spent most of the week trying to find out where everything was, had to use cellphone too much for restaurants and information. Overall, would not go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members are not friendly to LGBTQ+ and interracial travelers and couples. We are extremely upset and disappointed. We didn't get service almost every time we went to the buffet, the rooms are dirty and smells like sewer, and the excursion was not what we paid for. Many other guests we talked to were disappointed as well in the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kiandokht

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room service was okay! I had to ask them to refill the body-wash and shampoo, but they didn’t seem to care after following up twice with housekeeping. The variety of food at the restaurants was amazing! We tried five different places: Casa Bella, Italian, El Olive, Mediterranean, Limbo, French, M.E.A.T - Steakhouse, and Yurta, Mongolian. Casa Bella was the worst because the pastas had no taste. All of those places were amazing! The buffets were nice too!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosaiba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and the staff are great, some of the restaurants (a la carte) were great, the room was very nice. There is some room to improve in the buffet and night shows. The beach and pools were lovely🍹
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We booked expedia and second time in Bahía. First was in Mexico. Rooms both times were musty and smelled moldy. Might be their expedia rooms idk. Complained this time and they offered another "emergency" available room. Smelled of sewage. They have backup somehow and overheard others with similar complaint. Finally involved a manger third day and he accommodated with another room. Much better, but still small amount of sewage smell in bathroom. Took it nonetheless. Otherwise food was good, especially the fresh fruit. Weather exceptional, beach very nice, save for all the vendors (par for the island). À la carte 8/10. Entertainment acceptable. Overall 8/10. I'd try another resort for variety at this price point as we had sad start to both resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dawit Eskinder

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sam

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This trip was meant to celebrate my mother after surgery, but the hotel failed on multiple fronts. Reservations weren’t honored, transportation was unhelpful, and staff were dismissive. Most concerning, my mother’s bathroom glass shower shattered and was never properly cleaned, posing a serious safety risk. Not recommended for families or anyone with medical needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte L., Moses Lake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Extremely helpful, friendly and courteous. Accommodations very good. Food at buffets and restaurants very good.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jahangir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort, clean. Staff mostly friendly, think sometimes a little overwhelmed with the influx of tourism but I'm sure over time, they will get the hang of it! Rooms cleaned, fridges restocked daily. We had a swimout suite, wish we had known it was in the shade for most of the day, so quite a bit cooler than main pools. Good selection of foods each day, always something to choose. Beach was nice & close to resort, very little seaweed issues (we went beginning of December) water a little choppy so not good for non or basic swimmers!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very nice. Denny the bell hop, the young fellow who checked us in, Alexa were all especially great and deserve recognition. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanisha

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Jarmain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, polite staff, clean, friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was perfect. The staff, ABSOLUTELY all of them, are extremely attentive and kind. I would recommend this resort a thousand times for the exceptional service. From the reception to the waiters and room service. Armando from reception, Manuel, Freetown, and Jhoenfry, the famous "Mickey Mouse," you made our family vacation unforgettable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda! The staff is amazing! They are all so nice and so eager to make sure you have a wonderful vacation. We loved our swim up pool room because they do close all the pools at 6pm. That part is a little disappointing, however they use the large pool to put on excellent performances in the evening. The swim up pool rooms give you more time to enjoy swimming. The beach is beautiful with plenty of shade from beautiful palm trees and umbrellas. The water was a little cloudy when we were there but honestly I think it was from the small boats that were offering tube rides. I wish we would’ve walked further down the beach away from them to see if the water was clearer. The food was great! We bought Travelan off Amazon that we took before meals just to make sure we didn’t have any stomach issues from food or drinks. We never had any issues. The amazing smash burgers you can order via room service (even late at night) was my 9 year old picky son’s favorite food! He is still talking about those! I do recommend getting a small power strip that has extra outlets, USB, and C-ports. I actually had two and I put one in the bathroom and one in the bedroom. You will need it! Also, do carry-on and a personal item bag if you can help it. SO much easier through customs! Use portable vacuum seal bags! FYI, there is a lot more options for souvenirs at the airport when you leave than resort gift shop, cheaper too.
Swim up suites
Beach in the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was phenomenal I never tipped as much as I did on this trip Armando the front desk staff was amazing he arranged all of my dinners at restaurants and helped with almost everything
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025