Description
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 nightclub, and a complimentary water park. This property also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/lau… more
Located in Punta Cana (Bávaro), Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive is within a 10-minute drive of Cana Bay Golf Club and Arena Gorda Beach. This all-inclusive property is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Macao Beach and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Bavaro Beach.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Arena Gorda Beach - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi Punta Blanca Golf Course - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Splash Water Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi Iberostar Golf Course - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi Cana Bay Golf Club - 4 km / 2.5 mi White Sands Golf Course - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi Arena Blanca Beach - 9.1 km / 5.6 mi Casino Avalon Princess - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi Cocotal Golf and Country Club - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi Cortecito Beach - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi Aromas Museum - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi Los Corales Beach - 12 km / 7.5 mi Macao Beach - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi Manati Park Bavaro - 13.1 km / 8.1 mi Fun Republic - 13.9 km / 8.7 mi The preferred airport for Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda - All Inclusive is Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 27.2 km / 16.9 mi . Near Splash Water Park.
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..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Multilingual staff
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Aerobics
- Casino
- Dartboard
- Disco / DJ
- Entertainment
- Entertainment for adults
- Games room
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Pool table
- Shops in hotel
- TV lounge
- Table tennis
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Outside parking
- Parking
- Security-controlled parking
- Valet parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Balcony
- Banquet and event room
- Bike rental
- Breakfast in bed
- Café
- Car rental
- Cash machine at the hotel
- Conference centre
- Currency exchange
- Doctor
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
- Iron
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Medical service
- Meeting room
- Newspapers
- Pool jacuzzi
- Public bathroom
- Rooftop pool
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Security
- Serviced office
- Stores
- Sun terrace
- Supermarket in hotel
- Terrace
- Trouser press
- Water slide
- Wedding service
- Children
- Babysitting service
- Childcare
- Childproof doors
- Children´s entertainment
- Game area
- Kids' board games
- Kids' playground
- Kids' pool
- Kid´s club
- Bars
- Bar
- Beach bar
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Indoor bar
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Buffet restaurant
- Kids buffet
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Restaurant guide
- Rooms for events / banquets
- Themed restaurant
- À la carte restaurant
- Swimming pools
- Children’s pool
- Full SPA circuit
- Poolside parasols
- Poolside sun loungers
- Towel service
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Jacuzzi
- Massages
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Mini golf
- Snorkelling
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Water park
- Accessibility
- Bathroom with shower
- Entertainment rooms, international accessibility signage at the entrance
- Entertainment rooms, toilets in adapted communal areas
- Ground floor reception
- Restaurant on the ground floor
- Restaurant with toilets in adapted communal areas
- Toilet access with bars
- Unobstructed access to both sides of the bed
- Wheelchair access
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Trail580048
11/08/2026
“Wonderful Family Vacation at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda”
We recently stayed at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda as a family of five (two adults and three teens) and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Before arrival, I used the room selection feature and paid the USD $100 fee (per room) to reserve two rooms side by side. This was important t… more
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ALEC B
Worksop, United Kingdom
10/08/2026
“No obvious hyyatt changes”
Our 2nd visit to this resort in 2 years. And after worrying about the hyyat takeover we needn’t have. We had a blast once again these resorts have everything plus more you will need for a carabien holiday. The only thing i wasnt happy about was our bedding had a fusty smell almost a smell of urine… more
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Annette W
08/08/2026
“Dominican Republic a fabulous place to visit Support”
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g147293-d1595124-Reviews-Bahia_Principe_Explore_Esmeralda-Punta_Cana_La_Altagracia_Province_Dominican_Republic.html If you want a fabulous trip all inclusive resort this is the place to be good food excellent hospitality great entertainment friendly people m… more
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Ruben L
03/08/2026
“Our experience being taken care of by Nellie”
Nellie was incredible our whole stay! She made sure we were always attended to during the evenings and was the sweetest soul ever! We couldn’t have felt more taken care of :)
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Eddie B
13/08/2026
“Bahia Principe - Eh, Nothing Special”
It's located about 30 minutes from the airport. It's very welcoming, clean and everyone was super friendly. Wouldn't revisit though and it's because our stay was just okay, nothing that special. We didn't get our room until 3:30pm which was a bit annoying since the whole family had been up since 4a… more
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Based on 13 reviews
Service: 8
Cleanliness: 9
Room: 9
Facilities: 9
Location: 9
Breakfast: 9
Lunch/Dinner: 9
Quality/Price: 8
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