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Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

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Terrace/patio
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
Lobby
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

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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
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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 this property

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

Luxury property on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated'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 Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated 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 Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated. 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 body scrubs, reflexology or aromatherapy 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 8 minutes from Iberostar Golf Course
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated 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 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 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

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 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

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 Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1024 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adianet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Xander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its was great. Staff could’ve been more attentive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. Slight complaints on the lack of availability of the train carts throughout the day/night, variety/quality of the food at the buffets, and the lack of availability of lounge chairs at the pool/beach due to people “reserving” lounge chairs with their towels or other personal belonging while not even being at the pool/beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy, N Grosvenordale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Victoria Redfearn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this was such a great experience for our family! 2 kids 2 adults. The Esmeralda reminds me of a boutique style hotel. No lineups. There were always chairs. Tons of gorgeous healthy food. Staff were outstanding. It felt peaceful with direct access to the water. No need for golf carts. With this resort you have access to the other Bahia resorts on the grounds but the Esmeralda was by far the nicest. There was tons to do for kids and adults. It wasn’t wild like spring break. I believe there are only 500 rooms at the Esmeralda vs thousands at other resorts so it had a nice flow to it and never overcrowded. We were shocked at how little English many of the staff didn’t speak but managed and learned as we went. They were all very kind and constantly cleaning and checking in while we ate. There wasn’t pressure to tip or to sign up for actives from the staff- but the vendors on the beach were a bit intense sometimes. The bathtub in the room could use a good scrub and there was dripped dried paint from the Reno on some of the fixtures. Room for improvement: I wish there was a paper map. We are so over using apps. We also wanted real menus instead of scanning QR codes. The front desk could improve on giving an info package, tips, tricks, and a tour. We landed starving and found ourselves walking in circles finding where to eat at certain times. The rooms and restaurants had a mildew (?) type of smell. All in all it was so good and the little improvements did not ruin our trip
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The beach was just a short walk from our room beautiful beach and great staff. I would definitely go back. Me and my kids were there for a week. Also... get the swim up if you have kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoying staying at Bahia Principe Esmeralda. The staff was really nice, especially Luisa by the beach bar. She made us feel welcome and made sure we always had a great time. There were minor instances when we felt a bit annoyed, like when the vendors by the beach kept coming and asking us to buy their services. Usually there is one or two, but this time it felt like we were being asked every 3-5 minutes. It was not nice. Something needs to be done. Other than that, this was a great experience. Entertainment was well done and they had enough variety for the whole family. From typical dancing shows with local folklore, to circus shows or bubble parties by the pool. Bahia Principe is getting better with time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the friendliness of the staff. Starting from the bellman to the front desk staff. Special shotout to Jose-front desk, Alfredo- guest services were very attentive and helpful. I will come back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean resort with good food and service we had a good time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall had some issues that were slowly worked out
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome , it was clean friendly atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025