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Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

Property class: 5 and above
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7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

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8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
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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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Junior Suite Deluxe

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(100 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 7 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request
Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive offers 570 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation has separate dining areas and is furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of 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 on a daily basis.

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 centre.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Arena Gorda Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with pool views at Caney, one of the property's 7 restaurants and 6 bars/lounges
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with hot stone massages, body treatments or facials at Bahia Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and mini golf
  • 8 minutes by car from Cana Bay Golf Club and 9 minutes from Iberostar Golf Course
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site 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 sunloungers (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 nearby 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Caney – Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Naan – This restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Taino – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Rodizio – This restaurant specialises in Brazilian cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Yurta – This restaurant specialises in Mongolian cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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 on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Football
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs
On-site 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1034 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1034 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

shravan

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shafina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Please save yourselves the money and go elsewhere. Overall, this resort has been declining in it's accommodation, food, amenities and overall customer service. We as a family have been visiting the Bahia Principe 'LUXURY' Esmeralda since 2015 on and off. The Esmeralda was initially a lovely experience with exceptional service and accommodation. The hotel claims to have been recently renovated and there was absolutely no evidence of this and certainly nothing 'luxurious' about the experience. Room: We had two rooms as a family, traveling with teenage kids. Our room was dirty and the bathroom smelt of sewage most nights. The bathtub in our room looked like someone had tried to crawl their way out of it. There were cracks and dents with paint chipping, it could not be used. Food: Absolutely horrible. The buffet was a repeat everyday with very little variation. The quality has declined significantly. The à la carte restaurants were worse than the buffets. We booked into the Indian restaurant one evening, looked at the menu and just walked out. There was nothing on the menu that even resembled Indian food, there were items such as Brioche & Croquette, yet the restaurant was called (Naan_meaning bread) Unfortunately for us, this would be the last time we will visit the Esmeralda. The time spent with the family was priceless, however I honestly believe that the rating should be a 3.5 Star. A 5 star rating is really overrated.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Drew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: good polite serving staff, clean rooms, always had bottle water and beer available in room, restaurant food was good. Beach was nice and always had chairs and clean towels available. Felt safe always, even during transport from airport. Cons: if you're an only english speaking america you will have trouble understanding a lot of the workers, including the front desk personnel. We had to go back and ask someone when our reservations were and several other questions because we were clueless. Im not saying it's the resorts fault, but something to consider. The buffet food for lunch and dinner is horrible. The desserts are a total catfish, but the drinks were all good. We had several bahama mamas and pina coladas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

CAROLINA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Service is terrible. Waiters are hateful
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEVLEENA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic resort in the DR. We had a swim up room, located conveniently to restaurants, pool and the beach. Besides one snafu with a restaurant where they bumped our dinner booking an hour later, we had a great stay. We also booked a private transfer and an off-site day adventure from this resort, all of which went smoothly. I would recommend this place and would return myself as wel
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice, food was good, but service was quite bad everywhere. The resort was very full and it seems like they did not staff up appropriately, and/or salaries are low maybe? In any case, attitudes were not great. Book restaurants way in advance through the app, we tried 3 days before going and most were already full.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clinton

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I really wanted to love Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda, especially since the decor is stunning and the buggy service was great. However, the experience was far from "Luxury." Check-in was incredibly slow. Our room was dirty: sand on the floor, coffee stains, and hair/soap residue in the tub. I called the concierge three times.. no one came. We even found toothpaste on the sheets; staff tried to claim it was "paint." By day two, the sand and tub still hadn't been cleaned. The food situation was disappointing. Lunch is limited to the buffet or sports bar. There is beachside dining, but it’s just another buffet with very limited options. Worst of all, there were flies everywhere.. in the buffets and the restaurants. Health warning for Punta Cana: the sand fleas are brutal. My child got big red bites on her arms and legs, and I got them on my hands and feet. They are very painful and itchy. The atmosphere was off. Staff seemed unhappy and the vibe was average. The Christmas entertainment was not up to the mark. Sad & Boring.. a depressed elf and a Santa wasting time. Hardly anyone stayed to watch. Overall, not worth it, especially for the festive season. You’re paying for a luxury name but getting poor service and bad hygiene.
Coffee stains
Bathtub
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

4/10 Poor

Khalid, Monmouth Jn

Liked: Cleanliness
The resort claims luxury, far from it. Restaurant bookings became messed up, we were 9 bookings were made for 6 multiple times. This led to situations two evenings at restaurants. In the buffet roughly 50% of the items were not labeled. If you are vegetarian you are very limited to a few items. The staff themselves are very good and helpful. Twice at restaurants and once at the buffet they claimed they had no tea bags. My daughter was locked out of her room in 2 occasions and was forced to wait outside for someone to come and fix her lock, both times the batteries for the lock were changed. On Christmas Eve there was a fixed menu, Fish or Meat. Again very surprised no vegetarian options. I could go in with smaller issues but I would recommend go to another brand resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tugce Arit

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

2/10 Terrible

Mohammad Omair

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⭐ 1 Star – Very Disappointing Experience I had a very disappointing stay at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda in Punta Cana. For a resort marketed as “luxury,” this experience fell far below expectations. There were bugs crawling in our room, which was unacceptable and made the stay very uncomfortable. At the buffet, food labeling was poor, and vegetarian options were not clearly described. At the live cooking stations, the same hot plate was used for all foods without cleaning between orders, and the same spoon was used across all vegetable dishes, resulting in meat being mixed into the vegetables. This is a serious concern for hygiene, dietary restrictions, and food allergies. Communication was also difficult, as many staff members did not speak English, making it challenging to address concerns or ask basic questions. Overall, this resort does not meet the standards expected of a luxury all-inclusive. I do not recommend this resort based on cleanliness, food handling practices, and overall service.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Prasanna

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

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