Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

5.0 star property
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Children’s play area – indoor
7 restaurants, dinner served
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • 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
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Punta Cana (PUJ-Punta Cana Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬
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Room options

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(116 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 reflexology, manicures and pedicures 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 10 minutes from Cocotal Golf and Country Club
  • 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
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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ludmilla S

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not 5 star luxury hotel, this was a 3 star. Most of the staff are unhappy and unwilling to serve/help or just plain do their job. Customer service is not their priority. Upon check in, it would have been nice to be given information on the grounds, a map, events that are happening, what sister hotels we can visit, how to make dinner reservations, etc. Hotel was also not recently renovated as described on Expedia. Many areas of the room need renovations. Many of the pool/ bath towels had stains and holes. Smelly blankets and pillows that needed to be switched out. Not an all inclusive 5 star hotel as coronas and basic domestic/international beers are $5 each. I did not see any name brand liquor at any bars that didn’t require a up-charge. Also, extremely disappointing that they allow guests to wake up at 6am (which I will not do while on vacation trying to relax) to go claim all the beach and pool chairs by placing towels all over them. Many chairs were taken all day by these “towels” but no one using them. There should be designated staff providing towels and walking the guests to a pool or beach chair. This would avoid people claiming chairs in both areas in the case they decide to go to one vs the other. The hotel grounds were beautiful but the lack of service/poor attitude from most of the staff made overlooking certain short-comings worse. With so many resort options, I can confidently say I have no reason to ever go back to this one.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen Michael

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

EMEL LALE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility needs better maintenance, rooms were ok clean, could be better. Staff should be better trained to act professionally and friendly towards guests. There was a lot of bantering going on among restaurant staff while you are waiting your order to be delivered.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Anxhela

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

SOFIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely go back as soon as I can
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Leonardo

Travelled with partner
We went to celebrate 20 year anniversary, we actually got married at the resort. We have been at this Bahia resort now a 4th time. Unfortunately it has really fallen off. The good - Beach is still beautiful - The upgraded us to a beach view (Block 90, 3rd floor) The not so good - The shower in our room stunk of sewer, it was a strong odor. We told the concierge daily, and we were told every day a technician would come look at it. No one ever did. - No Hot Water for the first 2 days - Buffet is very basic, it used to be so much better - We both god food poisoning I sent a message to management while at the resort and they didn't do anything. Just the standard response "We are disappointed, we will improve and provide better service in the future, hope you give us another opportunity" Standard responses with no personal follow up loses customers. This is my last vacation with Bahia Read other reviews, there have been several people with similar situations
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Horacio Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones son muy amplias y comodas, dotadas de todos los elementos de un 5 estrellas
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sophie May

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellenteeeee
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dorel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room but 2 days without hot water
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Karima

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: •Resort was beautiful and quiet compared to the other onsite resorts. •Bar staff were excellent, “Yalla” was the best at the pool bar. •Room service was fast for food and courteous when they arrived at my room. •Cart drivers were very nice too. •Buffets were tasty and the breakfast buffet manager always asked if the resort could do anything to improve my stay. Cons: •Never enough chairs at the pool or beach. •Pool was very cold •Beef meat cuts were unsatisfactory, even at the a la carte restaurants. •Gift shop sunglasses were $49 USD for stuff you can buy at a dollar store back home. •Oneida Dinner show was the worst part of my experience. The price was acceptable but the food was 0/10. I couldn’t eat anything there. It was pre-cooked, burnt, dry and looked like vomit. The Circus performers were entertaining and talented. Overall, I had a great time and would 100% go back. I just hope they address these issues
Oneida dinner show food was unacceptable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing. Hands down. But the room smellt really musky, turned out the filter was mouldy, room smelt like air freshener for 2 days, then it went back to musky (our clothes smelt like our room by the end).. beer is the best at the sportsbar, everywhere else its a little water down. Again, staff amazing. I always had enough water and snacks in my room. Was very well treated. Restaurants - buffet is good, and the italian and the steak house, everything else very mediocre. The music is insanely loud at the pool and the beach, all morning and afternoon, definitely not the place to take my elderly mom, but would've been a better vibe with my boyfriend (in our 30s). Over all, I'd give it a 10/10 given the price, but I've traveled to turks and caicos and other islands at 5 star hotels and this wouldn't come close to it. And next time with my mom specifically, I would book an adults only and maybe spend a little more. I would come back here with my boyfriend, though. Next door to us was a family with young kids and we could hear them through the night.. we talked to them and it helped a bit. But hey, sunshine, unlimited drinks, and a huge variety of food, it was a great get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hannah, Brantford

Some staff were kinder than others. Rooms and facilities weren’t always the cleanest. Food was amazing at à la carte restaurants but buffet was sub par
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room , amenities, stuff, food, overall service is 5 star!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura Lee

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicci

Travelled with family
The female staff was rude, our first room had no running water. Also, there are no elevators so if you are booked on the 3rd floor- rough. Food is below average.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Inessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t wash floors only swipe
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pools were great, quiet and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

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