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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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7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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
(83 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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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 Cana Bay Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cortecito Beach - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Olas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mikado - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maiko - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar At Ambar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Bugambilia - ‬9 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
  • Beach volleyball
  • 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
  • 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

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 facials, body treatments, and body scrubs.

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Maria Rita

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff made my kids and i feel so comfortable and for me that kind of service is priceless. Friendly and hostes people. JULIS , JUAN , AND SO MANY MORE front desk . Ramon fron one of the pool bar . Everyone i encounter there was just amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

ZAINAB

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

alexander

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

NADYA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We are a couple who were in Bahia principal luxury Esmeralda in the first week of June. We really liked the resort. New beautiful room, delicious varied food in the restaurants, very friendly and attentive staff. The reason why we do not give the highest score is not quite correct information from the company that carried out the transfer from the resort to the airport. The fact is that according to the existing rules in Bahia, transport companies can only pick up guests from Fantasia or Turquesa, if you do not live there, then you need to go there. If you are not correctly informed, and you find yourself in the wrong place, then the transport company simply leaves without you. Which is what happened in our case. And one more small addition. Unfortunately, during our stay there was a lot of seaweed. It was impossible to go into the water. The resort tried very hard to improve the situation, cleaning machines worked even at night. We understand that this is nature and it is necessary to take this factor into account when planning a trip.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of vacationing at this property, and the experience was truly exceptional. The staff provided outstanding service throughout our stay, always attentive and welcoming. The variety and quality of the food exceeded our expectations, offering something enjoyable for everyone. The surrounding area was beautiful and ideal for a relaxing getaway, and the children's park was a wonderful addition that kept the little ones entertained. Every aspect of our stay reflected excellent care and attention to detail. We are already planning to return, as our experience was nothing short of amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Venus

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Evelyn Valenzuela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the beach for swimming, walking and relaxation. And of course drinks and eats. There is also 2 big swimming pools and jacuzzi. Staffs are very friendly. The place is clean and safe. We enjoyed it and recommended to our friends and who already book this November. Yey!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sutharsan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing. Luis at guest experience was very helpful throughout the entire trip. He went above and beyond when it came to answering questions and providing resort information. Kalvin at the bar on the weekends was an amazing bartender. Very friendly and welcoming. Overall the staff was very friendly and will be the reason for me returning to this resort. Cleanliness of utensils at the restaurants should be better. The Italian, Dominican, and Mongolian a la carte were amazing. We did not enjoy the Brazilian as much and did not have a chance to try Indian. The seaweed on the beach was not pleasant at all. It was an eyesore and did not make the swimming in the beach enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Marie

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEONGMIN

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel. The staff is amazing !!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liudmila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drivalda Rrahmani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. We will recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Landcruise!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivani

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D, JUNCOS

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos D, JUNCOS

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

6/10 Okay

Titilolaoluwa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was okay. However they need to work on their service response. Whenever you call the front desk or reception for something, it took way too long for them to respond, sometimes they never show up with that you need. 1. My first night there the bathroom smelled funny even after many attempts to clean it I stay in room 93001. 2. I couldn’t figure out how to get the main shower to work on my first night there, I asked for someone to come and check it out because I initially thought it wasn’t broken. No one came until the next morning when I started to make a fuss and get very upset. I was a solo female traveller now imagine, if I had a safety concerns there would be no one will there to help out 3. Everyday housekeeping will clean the room and not restock my towels, supplies or bathrobe. I had to call the front desk for towels and they either took very long to bring one for me or they never brought it for me 4 . On my last day at the result by airport shuttle was scheduled to come to the resort at 10:55 am. I had called the front desk at approximately 10:20 to come and help me carry my bags and for the check out. I called three different times but no one came to assist me. I had to drag my bags myself to the front desk to check out and they still wasted my time at the front desk, I almost missed my airport shuttle 4. I have to say tho some of the staff were really nice especially on my first day when I had left my bag on the shuttle bus. They were supporti
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the overall experience. It was clean and the staff was great. The beach and pools were awesome. We felt the food could have been better. Also that the private pools were dirty from pigeon poop. We also think there should’ve been more options for English television.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful rooms, the food at the specialty restaurants was impeccable!! It was so good that I'm looking to go back within the next 3-6 months
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chetan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible, specially Danilo and Hector. Activities were well-planned. Bed in the room was very uncomfortable, not able to have sound sleep. Lot of mosquitos, also had encounter with roaches. On main website, it is mentioned unlimited dinners at the restaurants. But we were only provided set number of reservations as per nights of stay. We were there 4 nights and could reserve only 4 reservations. This is the only resort that clearly mentions 'UNILIMITED DINNERS' but still fails to act on it. Every other resort clears describes 1 reservation per day allowed, we went through with Bahia just because we thought they had more flexibility in choosing what we can eat with no restrictions but that was not the case. It is very difficult to get dinner reservations, most of the restaurants are completely full for week in advance and you get very limited choices. Food was standard at par at the buffet. There was minimal change in the buffet on daily basis. Buffet gets boring when you repeatedly eat the same dishes every day. Fruits were lacking, mangoes were not readily available. Other fruits were sub-standard quality, sometimes not ripe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025