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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • 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

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, foosball, table tennis

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • 398 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, foosball, table tennis

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Punta Cana

Located in Punta Cana (Bávaro), Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is within a 10-minute drive of Cana Bay Golf Club and Iberostar Golf Course. .This all-inclusive property is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Arena Gorda Beach and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Macao Beach.

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Cortecito Beach - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar Fantasia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪restaurante la isabela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Grazie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

Luxury property on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated 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 swimming pools, a nightclub, and a complimentary water park. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
This property is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

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

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 transportation

  • Roundtrip 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with amazing staff and so many activities. We also enjoyed the food with so many different opportunities. Thanks so much for an unforgettable March break for our family-we will definitely come back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daoud

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very luxurious. I would just wish if there was a washroom vent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of eating options including a la cartes and buffets. Family of resorts- nice to walk between resorts. Gorgeous clean beach, lots of loungers available. Delicious drinks. Lots of staff willing to help make you comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
well done everything ,very satisfied
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Olivia

Traveled with partner
Terrible food, walls are paper thin you can hear everything in the rooms and halls next to you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette Isabel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After reading some of the reviews, I was a bit hesitant on booking this property. But I don’t know what all the complaining was about, because this property is a 10 . The rooms were spacious and absolutely stunning. The ocean and the beach was a 1 min walk from our room, the buffet and the food selection was very tasty and well prepared. The staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay very enjoyable. I would highly highly recommend staying at the Esmeralda Bahia Principe.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Bahia Esmeralda! The swim up room was a hit with the kids. Tons of dining options through the Bahia resort area, make reservations in advance through the app. Steps to the beach! I found there were plenty of chairs and seating areas. Our favorite spot was the Atabey beach bar, Kelvin was an amazing bartender.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we’ve enjoyed so much food is great I highly recommend Naan Indian cuisine restaurant and Urtha it’s Mongolian absolutely incredible tasty! And property is very close to the beach. Also we had a few little problems in room the staff fixed so quickly. If you have kids and wants to go sleep early ask room away from pool and main lobby-it’s super noisy with evening entertainment. Overall room is awesome food in buffet and restaurant is excellent (I saw someone says they ate all the same but you have to make a reservation for restaurant, if it’s all book-my advice: go there early most likely they will give you table)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People were very pleasant and helpful. Buildings were new and everything was easily accessible by foot or constant ground transport. Restaurant options were endless and delicious. Beaches were clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahmood

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure of the negative reviews. We had a fabulous time and the staff tried their best to look after our needs. There was no Expedia VIP benefit...so Expedia status was worthless. But Francia at the front desk, Francisco (manager) and Julio (sommelier) at the restaurants, Luis and Yirandy at the front desk were amazing. Wonderful choices for food...keeping in mind that it is a third world country - you aren't getting sushi like your favorite sushi restaurant in America, but lots of great choices overall. Beaches were beautiful, water amazing and overall a grand place to stay. At least a 9.3 or 9.4 level rating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ye Jin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communicate with english is good enough at the resort. But people need to careful to go to restaurant or activity meeting and airport. Bell boys don't know detail. You need to confirm with front people or destination name to go. Also they were filming at the resort and it could be in your way. very crowded and hard to move and inconvenient. They are filming at the lobby when people do check-in or check-out. or they were filming when in front of breakfast restaurant and spa street. otherwise, inside of resort was wonderful. servers are good enough to me, pretty clean and perfect location (30 seconds to go beach or pool both) Food was good enough to me as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann, Iron Mountain

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bahia Principe Esmeralda was a dream week vacation. The staff were all so helpful and friendly. We will go back for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ashton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bahia Principe Punta Cana needs to update their in-app map, Google map locations, and physical boards. Relying on these maps brought us to restricted areas on the opposite side of where the true location of the resturant was (Mikado Resturant for example) and the physical boards showed two sections of the resorts with the same yellow color with locations listed as numbers, but had duplicates of locations with only one title listed in the map index (two locations with same color and number, one location/resturant title). Staying at Esmeralda (renovated previously) our shower was not properly sealed, resulting in water getting into the main bathroom area, along with a strange musk smell upon returning to our room throughout the day. We would also find new mosquitos in our room everyday, despite our efforts to clear the room of them. We also never received a "Do Not Disturb" sign after requesting for one multiple times. The vacation was much needed, but would not return to a location with this many issues during our week of relaxation.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Sports bar had horrible service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhonatan, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JASON

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of the staff were helpful & pleasant. Grounds & rooms were clean & in very nice condition. Cons, possibly more variety @buffet. Plenty of good food but mostly same thing everyday. Beach area somewhat crowded. No adult only pool area as stated.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnela

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This properity is huge. All the sister resorts use the same beach, so it’s really hard to find not just loungers but any space on the beach. This is our 14th time visiting DR. However, it’s the first time our check in has been so poorly handled. The young lady who checked us in was very unfriendly and did not answer our questions or given us any guidance. We were supposed to be VIP guests. No one explained the resort to us or even took us to our room. We were left on our own for most things. Luckily we had a lot of experience and were able to navigate. The room was supposed to be newly renovated. It was not. I will attach pictures. The swim out pool was nice and clean but it didn’t have much privacy as it was right next to the heavily trafficked path. I love Punta Cana but I will not be going back to this resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the great food and friendly staff with easy access to the beach and child friendly facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025