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Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

5.0 star property

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A resort with a large central pool, multiple lounge areas, and a view of the ocean.
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An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a large beach, and a swimming pool.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, wicker chairs, and a marble floor.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

Room options

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A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a bench, and a desk with a chair.

Junior Suite Deluxe

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a standing fan.

Junior Suite Deluxe

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a standing fan.

Junior Suite Deluxe

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(122 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a standing fan.

Junior Suite Deluxe

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a bench, and a desk with a chair.

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a bench, and a desk with a chair.

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a bench, and a desk with a chair.

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a bench, and a desk with a chair.

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Punta Cana

Located in Punta Cana (Bávaro), Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive is within a 10-minute drive of Cana Bay Golf Club and Cocotal Golf and Country Club. .This all-inclusive property is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Arena Gorda Beach and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Macao Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Splash Water Park - 3 min drive - 0.6 miles
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bavaro Beach - 28 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scoops - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar Piscina Hibiscus - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mashua Nikkei Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Las Olas - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive

Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive 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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park and 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 pools, a complimentary water park, and a fitness center. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
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

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
  • Bicycles
  • Bodyboard
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Foosball table
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Table tennis
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • 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 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
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 Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 630 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1087 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1087 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient room, close to the beach and pool, clean, very helpful staff
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this resort, the staff was great, rooms and grounds and pools all clean and enjoyable
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool bar and the beach is stunning
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has many activities to enjoy and very friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, well stocked mini fridge, lovely beach and pools
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about my stay at this wonderful resort was amazing. Staff was helpful and very friendly, food was fantastic, everything was clean. Definitely coming back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Bozena

Liked: Cleanliness
Was very good
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at this hotel. From the clean room, the views and the many selections of restaurants, i would def visit this location again the next time I am in Punta Cana! I was a solo traveler and went on my birthday last year!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea Perez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

katilene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all inclusive! Amazing experience compared to many other inclusive hotel. They maintain the place in good shape, clean and have great staff, very pleasant people. Quality food and well maintained overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eduard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff there. Armando in the lobby is the best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yanhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was great, staff helpful and food was good. It’s a very large resort but after the first day, we got our bearings.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% reccomend, everything was great! Food was very enjoyable and you don't hear that often when staying at an all inclusive. Highly suggest this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Saifali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Resort. Everything was Awsum
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, the standards are set high and the attention to detail here is more than spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is very clean and exceptionally well organized. The staff is outstandingly helpful. Very nice vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Shayna

Liked: Staff & service
I am hoping since Hyatt has taken over they complete many upgrades to the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Beach was excellent. Pools were also excellent. Buffets was very good. Food at the specialty restaurants was average. A lot of the good was over cooked.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very gracious and helpful staff. Hotel bathroom was in need of maintenance. The room was overall a good size and uncomfortable. Lots of excellent amenities and great for families.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the multiple pools on the property and ability to go to all the other resorts under the Bahia name. Loved the gym, large and clean. Good food and multiple al carte dinner options.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean rooms. Staff was pleasant and accommodating. Pool and beach was excellent. Entertainment could use improvement (stage, more bubble making machines, and more adult quality amusement. Overall nice relaxing vacation. Would do it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liam Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irno A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent,from the first day until the last. Thank you so very much for all the staff to make trip unforgettable…….
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026