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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.
An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a large beach, and a swimming pool.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite Deluxe

7.4 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

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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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 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 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.
Our customers tell us 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 aromatherapy, hot stone massages, or body scrubs at Bahia Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, mini golf, and yoga classes
  • 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 onsite 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 sun loungers (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 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 a fitness center. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Punta Cana property is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 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
  • 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 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.
  • 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

  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 623 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1074 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

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

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

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

Saifali

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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

hiu mui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great service, great food. It will be better if can offer more activities and evening show. Also, only buffet during lunch time, if more restaurants open during lunch time will be better
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier Freytes De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great resort. Clean rooms and great customer service. Pool could have used some attention at times but still enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Svetlana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with a beautiful and clean beach, great amenities, and friendly staff. The only slightly odd situation was guests reserving sunbeds with towels as early as 6 a.m., but I understand this is fairly common at resorts like this 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel need caring
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I had an amazing time at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda. Starting from the check in, Manuel was excellent! Our room was beautiful and clean. The food was good. We specially liked Naan, Taino, the buffets were also very good. Overall it was a great experience and a wonderful stay. I would highly recommend Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was amazing. Spa was too much money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026