Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

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

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Separate tub and shower, jetted tub, rainfall showerhead
7 restaurants, dinner served
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Arena Gorda Macao, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000
  • Place, Arena Gorda Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Punta Blanca Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Water Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite Deluxe

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(121 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite Deluxe

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 Iberostar Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Splash Water Park - 3 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Los Corales Beach - 20 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Bavaro Beach - 28 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scoops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Piscina Hibiscus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mashua Nikkei Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

5-star beachfront property near Arena Gorda Beach
Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive 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 Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive 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 Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive 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
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. 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 Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive to the airport?

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive is 16.9 mi (35-min drive) away from the Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive have an airport shuttle?

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive to the beach?

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

Does Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive offer free breakfast?

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

Is there a casino at Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive?

No, there is no casino at this property, but Casino Avalon Princess (11-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive?

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

Is there free parking at Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive?

This property offers free self parking.

Does Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive have a pool?

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

Does Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive have a restaurant?

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

Does Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Bahia Spa, where you can enjoy facials, massages, and body treatments.

How close is Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive to downtown Punta Cana?

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive is 13 mi away from Punta Cana.

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1025 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1025 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has many activities to enjoy and very friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was great, staff helpful and food was good. It’s a very large resort but after the first day, we got our bearings.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% reccomend, everything was great! Food was very enjoyable and you don't hear that often when staying at an all inclusive. Highly suggest this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yanhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Saifali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Resort. Everything was Awsum
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the multiple pools on the property and ability to go to all the other resorts under the Bahia name. Loved the gym, large and clean. Good food and multiple al carte dinner options.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liam Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great resort. Clean rooms and great customer service. Pool could have used some attention at times but still enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel need caring
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was amazing. Spa was too much money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pools were great, quiet and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, nice surroundings
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room , amenities, stuff, food, overall service is 5 star!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of room
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Enver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort - will visit again
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Check in was great and staff very helpful, but at check outs
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff professional, food was great, beach wonderful
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tugce Arit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Jarmain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, polite staff, clean, friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were several roaches visible in restaurants and sports bar area. The food was decent in the Esmeralda restaurants but much better in the other restaurants on the other resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eltion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice place I’ve been before and I can come again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room with the swim out pool was great. Having the option for a low key swim was nice. The smaller pool was great and where we spent most of our time. Able to get chairs with an umbrella everyday. The staff was fabulous especially Angela by the pool. House Keeping kept our room really clean and always stocked with fresh towels and waters.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Eugene H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025