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Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

  • 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
(98 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

Located in Punta Cana (Bávaro), Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive is within a 10-minute drive of Cana Bay Golf Club and Arena Gorda Beach. .This all-inclusive property is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Macao Beach and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Bavaro Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Splash Water Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
  • Los Corales Beach - 14 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Bavaro Beach - 21 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Scoops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caney Buffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Ambar Hotel Lobby - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Acuario Restaurant Buffet - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

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.

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 pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
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

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room cot
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 568 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1011 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anand

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well-maintained rooms with cordial staff. Breakfast offered a good variety, and the dinner restaurants served excellent food with well-designed menus. The resort has two outdoor pools and is overall very well kept. Entertainment was enjoyable, with daily activities, and the holiday lights added a nice festive touch. The outdoor seating areas, including near the sports bar, were a plus. It was great that Esmeralda guests had access to the other sister resorts within the complex. Good connection between resorts through frequent shuttles. However, compared to some of the other resorts, the Esmeralda lobby felt a bit average, and amenities like a coffee or dessert shop were missing. While the staff was friendly, limited English proficiency at times made basic communication challenging. For an international resort, improved English communication would enhance the guest experience. Beach is well maintained but not long enough. Ample chairs and tiki huts available. Stayed for 5 nights and Overall had great experience And highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tamika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I booked a room with a swim up pool and I was unable to utilize the pool for the last 3 days of my stay because there were dead water bugs floating around. I called and went to the desk several times to get someone to clean the pool and no one ever came. I paid for a room that I was not able to fully utilize and it’s unfair. I also have footage of the bugs in the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

4/10 Poor

Rushabh

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Traveling with a baby, they gave us a room next to the cafe area which hosts lots of activities through the evening and night resulting in noise which was unbearable and lots of foot traffic and noisy people walking late into the night. Repeated calls to hotel were ignored. They had no decency to even apologize. Never coming back. Off, the buffet is not great. No taste in the food.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Neglected rooms and fixtures throughout. Lots of broken things. A la carte food was terrible
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanhua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah Christopher

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, friendly and so courteous. Room spotless and food was in abundance and absolutely delicious. 5 summers and highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eltion

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Laurindo Barbosa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, my kids love love the time we spend together
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Norman

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff is undertrained and not helpful at all. The hotel is basic and does not meet 5-star standards. The buffet food is poor, repetitive, and unappetizing, and hygiene is a serious concern—the buffet area is often dirty and kitchen staff do not use gloves. Additionally, guests are supposedly required to reserve the à la carte restaurants before arriving, yet no email or information is sent prior to arrival. As a result, you arrive at the hotel only to find out that all restaurants are already overbooked, forcing you to eat at the buffet every day. The room is acceptable, but overall I would not recommend this hotel or return.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey, Raleigh

Staff
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nadejda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda and had an enjoyable experience, especially with the accommodation. Our room was spacious, clean, and had an amazing ocean view. The bed was comfortable, and housekeeping kept the room spotless throughout our stay. The resort itself was beautiful, with well-kept grounds and plenty of amenities to keep us entertained. Unfortunately, the food and staff didn’t quite live up to the resort’s other features. The dining options were repetitive, and we found some of the meals to be bland and lacking in flavor. We were expecting a wider variety of fresh, local cuisine but were often disappointed with what was offered. The staff, while some were friendly, generally provided slow and indifferent service. We had several occasions where we had to wait a long time for assistance or help with basic requests. This lack of attention to customer service definitely impacted our overall experience. Majority of the staff didn’t speak English at all. All in all, while the accommodation and location were fantastic, the food and service were below expectations. If you're looking for a beautiful place to stay with great rooms and views, this resort is worth considering, but be prepared that the dining and service may not be as stellar as you'd expect from an all-inclusive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

mario

Average 3-4 start resort. Grounds were well kept. Entreteimwj
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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