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Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
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
  • Laundry

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)
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • 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)

  • 37 sq m
  • 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)

  • 37 sq m
  • 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

  • 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

Located in Punta Cana (Bávaro), Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is within a 10-minute drive of Cana Bay Golf Club and Iberostar Golf Course. .This all-inclusive property is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Arena Gorda Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Macao Beach.

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

  • ‪Las Olas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mikado - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪restaurante la isabela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sports Bar At Ambar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

Luxury property on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
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.

An outdoor tennis court and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the property. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 570 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at Caney, one of the property's 7 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the swim-up bar, or one of 6 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Caney - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Naan - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Taino - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Rodizio - This restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Yurta - This restaurant specializes in Mongolian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return 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

Restaurants on site

  • Caney
  • Naan
  • Rodizio
  • Taino
  • Yurta

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
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 548 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1008 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

8/10 Good

Sindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service by the staff was great, the food at the buffet was delicious and had a lot of variety, the a la carte dining areas are so-so. The resort was walkable and had a lovely beach. HOWEVER, although the cleaning staff was thorough when asked specific requests. The rooms were really dusty, and the sheets were stained. They smelled clean, so I’m sure they were washed. However some stains were concerning. Another thing is that they do not have elevators, if you have mobility issues make it known or they will put on the third floor. At random intervals the water in the shower and jacuzzi would be BOILING hot. Imagine being in 80-90 degree weather and then getting blasted by water hot enough to make tea. Maintenance did end up fixing it. But different floors would report similar issues. Lastly, this is a smoker friendly hotel. Unless you are inside your room, you will smell cigarette smoke.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hugo

Travelled with group

Poor costumer service to say the least

First problem was already upon arrival. They didn’t allow me to go to the room because they needed to check something. A few moments later, they came to me saying that I had to pay 2000$ more because I tried to pass my kids as infants. I showed my reservation, which showed two adults and two children, no infants. They said it was not what they had and that probably was a mistake from hotels.com. They asked me to make a secure deposit so I could access the room and they’d verify the reservation. They used the deposit saying they had checked and it was my mistake. I asked to see the emails from hotels.com. They refused. The room’s toilet smelled bad for the whole stay. There was nothing done to settle it. We had power outages at least for one night and during one of those nights, there was a water outage. Their restaurant reservation system didn’t allow us to add children to the reservation (it was well informe where children were accepted). I went to ask why’d they said I should be able to make reservations with the children through their system. Didn’t work. At the last day, I tried just with the adults, taking the kids anyway, and it worked. In one of the restaurants, they gave us a table that was not properly clean and we found broken glass in it. I got hurt myself and one of the children got a scratch on her hand. Picture attached. Staff said they’d contact supervisors, but the table wasn’t even cleaned and we continued dinner with glass pieces in it.
Closer photo of one glass piece
Broken glass on the table
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very great staff! Helpful, nice, and reliable. Dont think twice about this one. Do this one first and go back and try the others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Albina

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roza Biljanovska

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Falco Alberto

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy swim up room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rami

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was subpar, limited options for breakfast, the same things every day. We asked for iced coffee and we received a hot latte with an ice cube in it which melted rapidly amd the coffee was still hot, which was hilarious. If you missed an rsvp at any restaurant you get charged $20 (insane). The mini fridge in the room was not cold, so the beer was room temperature, we told guest services and nothing was done. The beach was crowded, have to get there early and get a beach chair, trying to get a drink at the beach took forever. You’re better off getting it yourself. Overall I will not be coming back to this resort. And also the power went out one morning for about 20min, would’ve been interesting if it was during the evening. Stay at your own risk!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nija

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and staff it is huge! Only con are the mosquitoes in the room and consistently getting bit! Out of their control I guess but I had a wonderful time!
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