They need a more organized way of transport between their multiple facilities!
5 stars
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Arena Gorda Macao, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Overview
Situated in Bavaro, Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda is within a 30-minute drive of Punta Cana International Airport and provides a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a private beach. It features a fitness centre, as well as outdoor tennis courts, a sauna and an all-inclusive meal plan.
Offering around the clock security and room service, as well as a concierge, the resort accommodates the needs of every guest. Children will always be entertained as there is an on-site games room and a kids club. It also provides useful options for business meetings and events.
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda has 570 luxury rooms, each with their very own bathroom. Hot drinks can be brewed with tea and coffee supplies.
The resort houses restaurant and bar where guests are able to relax of an evening with dinner and a drink. Those looking for after-dinner entertainment can visit the on-site casino.
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda provides an ideal place to discover nearby Manati Park Bavaro and Imagine Punta Cana Disco, as well as everything the local area has to offer. Guests can also easily visit attractions nearby, including Iberostate Bavaro Golf & Club and Punta Blanca Golf Course.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
- Private beach
- Snorkelling
- Outdoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Casino
- Board games/puzzles
- Game room
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Darts
- Scuba diving
- Snorkelling
- Bingo
- Evening entertainment
- Beauty salon
- Karaoke
- Mini-golf
- Table tennis
- Water park
- Water sport facilities (on site)
- Night club
- Basketball court
- Table football
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Car hire
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Entertainment staff
- Currency exchange on-site
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini-market on site
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key card access
- 24-hour front desk
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
Basics
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Air-conditioned
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Dining
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Minibar
- Dining room
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining area
- Dining table
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Child pool
- Kids meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Indoor play area
- Kids' club
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Complimentary breakfast
- Playground
- Baby safety gates
Pool and spa
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Pool towels
- Pool with a view
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Water slide
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Open-air bath
- Public bath
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
General
- Family rooms
- Garden view
- Pool view
- Storage available
- Seating area
- Sofa
- Solarium
- Telephone
- Tile/marble floor
Outdoor
- Outdoor furniture
- Private beach
- Garden
- Terrace/Patio
- Beach towels
- Balcony
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free parking
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Valet parking
Accessibility and suitability
- Non-feather pillow
- Designated smoking area
- Private entrance
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Disabled access
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Trouser press
- Iron and ironing board
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Shared lounge/TV area
- TV
Bedroom
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Fitness
- Aerobics
- Fitness centre
- Tennis
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Workspace
- Desk
Reviews of Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
8.1
Very good
678 verified ratings
Wonderful
329
Very good
135
Good
86
Okay
37
Fair
24
Mediocre
26
Poor
41
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's location and cleanliness, with many praising the beautiful beach and well-maintained facilities. However, there were significant complaints about the service, particularly regarding unhelpful staff and long check-in times. Some guests felt that the hotel did not meet their expectations in terms of luxury and adult-only accommodations, leading to disappointment.AI-generated from customer reviews
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8.3 out of 10
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Pros (+) People are friendly and the service is excellent!
Pros (+) - The fact that our Villa was only 20+ yards from the beach - a la carte options were alright (3-stars) -
Cons (-) - The staff was not that helpful nor welcoming. We understand "island time" but staff did not seem willing to help on anything from booking reservations for the restaurants, to discussing excursions. Only people who wanted to really chat were the ones trying to "sell" you on their private club membership. - Buffet options were horrible (1-star) - We booked 'Esmerelda" when it was Adults-only, spec...
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Pros (+) Immaculate resort that caters to its customers needs. Excellent food, excellent service, and very friendly staff. All other hotel operators should get a lesson from Bahia as to how to run a hotel. I will definitely recommend it.
Pros (+) Great customer service
Cons (-) A little too Americanized
Location
Arena Gorda Macao, Punta Cana
What's nearby
- Punta Blanca Golf Course0.7 mi
- Iberostar Golf Course1.2 mi
- Cana Bay Golf Club1.5 mi
- Arena Blanca Beach1.8 mi
- Hoyo Azul2.8 mi
- Dolphin Island Park4.4 mi
- The Faldo Legacy Course at RocoKi5.5 mi
- Manati Park Bavaro5.7 mi
- Macao Beach5.9 mi
- Barcelo Sky Casino Punta Cana6.1 mi
- Imagine Punta Cana Disco7.1 mi
- Bavaro Lagoon7.9 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Low season | November |
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High season | March |
Average price (weeknight) | £290 |
Average price (weekend night) | £280 |
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Value for money | 8.3 |
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Distance to city centre | 3.4 mi |
Nearest airport | Punta Cana |
Distance to airport | 12.6 mi |