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Exchange Privileges
Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda guests have access to facilities and restaurants (except buffet restaurants) of Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar (adults only), Bahia Principe Grand Aquamarine (adults only), Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana and Bahia Principe Grand Turquesa.

• Total of 26 restaurants, 28 bars and 10 swimming pools.
• Internal shuttle service connecting the hotels and conference rooms.
• Access to the beachfront areas Las Olas and La Isla.
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 18 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2050
Travel Dates: 18 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2050
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
All Inclusive Amenities
The all-inclusive program includes the following amenities:

• All meals and beverages, including 24-hour room service and select liquor brands
• Unlimited drinks at all hotel bars with a large selection of domestic liquors and beers
• Wide selection of international and premium liquors
• Unlimited a la carte dinners in our specialty restaurants (reservation and semi-formal attire required)
• Exclusive beach and pool bar service for hotel guests
• Daily activities and night entertainment
• Kids club (ages 4-12)
• Professional Show
• Free 24-hour WiFi throughout the hotel
• All local taxes and gratuities

Important Information: Redemption information will be provided by the hotel at check-in.   
Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 18 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2050
Travel Dates: 18 Mar 2025 to 31 Dec 2050
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.
Free Perks–Welcome bottle of alcohol, 10% discount on themed dinners and 25% off a Spa Service

Exclusive Perks will include:  

*  "Welcome Home" door banner  

*   Welcome bottle of alcohol – One (1) bottle of wine, rum, tequila, or a similar local specialty (depending on destination)" 

*   25% discount on spa services (one per person/per stay)"  

*  10% unlimited discount on all themed dinners (no restrictions on usage) Examples - Romantic dinners, lobster dinners, Tomahawk dinners and more"  

 

Additional Information: 4 Night Minimum Stay is required. Not available 12/21/25-1/4/26.   


Applicable Dates:
Booking Dates: 30 May 2025 to 31 Dec 2025
Travel Dates: 01 Aug 2025 to 20 Dec 2025;05 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026
*Applicable promotions will display with your room selection. Some restrictions may apply.

Resort Details

Guests can enjoy A la carte Italian dishes and delicious cuisines served buffet-style.
OnSite Dining
  • Bars
    - Areito Lobby Bar 

    - Tamarindo Pool Bar 

    - Amana Wet Bar
     
    - Water Park Bar 

    - Atabey Beach Bar
     
    - Sports Bar

    - Blue Bar

    Total: 19 bars
  • Various Onsite Restaurants
    - Caney Restaurant - Main Buffet (International)

    - Naan Restaurant - A la carte (Indian)

    - Taino Restaurant - A la carte (Dominican)

    - Rodizio Restaurant - A la carte (Brazilian)

    - Casa Bella Restaurant - A la carte (Italian) 

    - Yurta Restaurant - A la carte (Mongolian)

    - Thali Restaurant - À la carte (India)n

    - Rodizio Restaurant - À la carte (Steakhouse) 

    - The Greek Restaurant - À la carte (Greek) 

    - The Fish Market Restaurant - À la carte (Seafood)

    Total: 19 restaurants.

    • Dining at a la carte restaurants requires previous reservation and is subject to availability
OffSite Dining
  • Various Offsite Restaurants
    - Caica Restaurant - Beach Restaurant

    - Tequila Restaurant - À la carte (Mexican) 

    - Las Olas Beach Restaurant - Buffet International 

    • Dining at a la carte restaurants requires previous reservation and is subject to availability
Complimentary Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, room service and more amenities are available.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Accessible rooms
  • Car Rental Services†
  • Casino†
  • Children welcome
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Concierge desk†
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
  • Accessible rooms
  • Car Rental Services†
  • Casino†
  • Children welcome
  • Complimentary wireless internet
  • Concierge desk†
  • Elevators Not Available
  • Exercise gym
  • Express check-out
  • Golf, Offsite†
  • Hairdresser/barber†
  • High speed internet access†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lounges/bars†
  • Meal Plan Type: All Inclusive
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant†
  • Safe deposit box
  • Sauna†
  • Spa†
  • Tennis court†
  • Wireless internet connection in public areas†
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Services†
  • Internet Access†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • From gazebos with spectacular views to white-sand beaches and manicured gardens, a variety of stunning settings are available for a dream wedding. Bahia Principe features customized services with a personal wedding planner to help ease your worries and plan each detail of your special day. We offer 6 different wedding packages, including a FREE one, for groups of up to 30 people (extra charges apply to larger groups). Contact gebsalesweddingscompbav@bahia-principe.com for more information.

† Fees may apply

Guests have direct access to the beach, nearby golf, tennis and more activities to enjoy.
On-Site Recreation
  • Bike rental †
    1 hour a day/client on request
  • Children's pool
    There are 2 children's pools onsite.
  • Dancing †
  • Direct access to a beach
  • Fitness center on-site
  • General
    DARTS
    FOOTBALL (GBP Punta Cana Sports Area)
    MINI GOLF (GBP Punta Cana Sports Area)
    AEROBICS
    DANCE LESSONS
    ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
    TABLE TENNIS
    VOLLEYBALL
    KIDS CLUB
  • Golf location (onsite/nearby) †
    18 Holes
  • Hot tub
    4 outdoor hot tubs
  • Karaoke †
  • Nightclubs †
  • Pool
    1 Main Pool
    • 1 swimming-pool with water park
    • Swim-up bar
    • Solarium with umbrellas and sunloungers
    • Towel service in swimming pool area
    • Pool waiter service
    • Beach waiter service
  • Sauna †
  • Soccer field †
  • Spa †
  • Tennis court
    There are 3 tennis courts onsite.
    TENNIS (1hour/client/day & on request)
  • Volleyball †
  • Water activities †
    DIVING LESSONS (in pool & on request per customer and per stay )
    CATAMARAN (1hour/client/day & on request)
    KAYAKS (1 hour/day/client & on request)
    SNORKELING (1 hour/day/client & on request)
    PADDLE SURF (1hour/day/client & on request)
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    A golf course is located within a mile of the property.

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 9444 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Stellar customer service 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    Excellent customer service and fantastic food at the buffet. Everyone went above and beyond, and I would recommend this hotel. I give it 10/10.

    Jul 07, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Bahia Principe Emeralda Puna Cana Disaster

    We were very excited to go to this all inclusive hotel to attend a wedding of dear friends. The concept is excellent but living up to the concept is difficult. The hotel is aged and a lot of time was expended on filing complaints. Our bathroom had a jacuzzi tub that did not function. We did not have soap in the shower the first night. The food was mediocre at best. The pillows smelled of sweat. The shower flooded and overflowed. Our friend’s TV did not work. The list goes on. They did offer to move us which we could not accept as we were on a schedule and time was of an essence. The nonmanagement staff was accommodating and friendly. This was their only forte. I would not recommend this facility unless you want to throw your money away.

    Jul 06, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful Place, But Too Many Issues

    Disappointed with our stay. Pool rules weren’t enforced - guests reserved chairs early, and a fight even broke out. Loud music and drunken behavior at the swim-up pools made it hard for our daughter to rest, and staff did nothing. The app map was outdated, almost causing us to miss a reservation. Pool towels were unavailable in the afternoons, and our pool was overcrowded with guests from other resorts. Service from some waitstaff was poor - they only started treating us well after we gave a generous tip. The beach was covered in sargassum for most of our stay and was only cleaned the day before we left, likely in preparation for the 4th of July weekend. As loyalty program members, we expected better. Unfortunately, this didn’t feel like a relaxing or well-managed experience.

    Jul 05, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beaching around is quite worth staying at Esmeralda

    I love the swim up. I love the beach... but too bad the seaweed condition just killed the fun of swimming, so I never even got closer to the see water... over all, I enjoyed being with my honeybabe under the cabana sipping drinks from the beach bar served by very nice and polite hotel lady staffs most of the days of our stay.

    Jul 05, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel but terrible beach

    Pros- Any issues are resolved as quickly as possible. Fantastic quality rooms Fantastic pools Great weather Great selection of restaurants Unlimited supply of drinks to your lounger SHOUT OUT TO ALEX FOR THIS!!! FANTASTIC SERVICE FROM HIM!!! Try a smash burger - best part of the stay food wise. Cons- unusable beach due to 6ft piles of sargassum - cannot get through sargassum to access sea - but would not want to go in it anyway due to sheer amounts flooding in and the smell!!! Could smell it from poolside. Can only describe as rotten eggs. No room in any of the complex has a sea view Was offered lower floor with swim up pool for $350 extra per room, and when not taken got 2 rooms with no view. ( it was this or rooms would be a distance apart) Glad we got rooms next door to each other though. Extortionate prices for items - $20 for $1 ball for pool, $45 for sun cream - (supply and demand). Very noisy hallways both day and night as has very loud echo. There are signs requesting patrons to be quiet but people are on holiday 😂. Food - varied but not very tasty, however can order set menu room service worst case . Free water sports - wanted to kayak but couldn’t due to the sargassum. No water sports at all due to this. Did not go in the sea at all our entire stay. OVERALL- Fab hotel and although we did have issues with accessing our rooms at beginning and a fridge that did not work, these issues were resolved relatively quickly. We went at end of June and wanted the kids to experience the beautiful warm carribean sea but was presented with smelly brown water that no man in their right mind would venture into. Do your research on sargassum - wish we did Expect to tip for everything. Although AI, you will receive better service if you tip, restaurants, pool bar, even the people that fill your fridge. They do not ask for much but if tipped they will ensure your fridge is well stocked and your glass is never empty. Worth taking your own stanley style cup as will fill these with cocktails rather than small standard cups that they supply .

    Jul 05, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryAll guests staying at the Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda resorts, regardless of their transportation method, will need to transfer to a smaller vehicle upon arrival: • Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda: Initial drop-off at Bahia Principe Fantasia Punta Cana, then transfer with luggage to a smaller vehicle. This applies to all arrivals, whether using our transfers or arranging their own.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.


    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.


    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring break-free environment.


    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.


    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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