What We Love
- Enjoy complete access to the privileges and amenities at all facilities & restaurants (except buffets) found at the Bahia Principe Luxury hotels and Bahia Principe Grand hotels in the complex.
- Indulge your inner adventure with a wide variety of sports and activity onsite.
- 24/7 room service means you will always have the complete range of onsite amenities at your fingertips.
Things to Know
- The resort is located only 30 minutes from the Punta Cana airport.
- Adults and families are welcome to enjoy the full suite of services and amenities at the resort.
- Maximize your vacay hours by checking pick-up times on scheduled transfers
Resort Details
- 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
- 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
- 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†
- Business Services†
- Internet Access†
- 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
- Bike rental †1 hour a day/client on request
- Children's poolThere are 2 children's pools onsite.
- Dancing †
- Direct access to a beach
- Fitness center on-site
- GeneralDARTSFOOTBALL (GBP Punta Cana Sports Area)MINI GOLF (GBP Punta Cana Sports Area)AEROBICSDANCE LESSONSENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMTABLE TENNISVOLLEYBALLKIDS CLUB
- Golf location (onsite/nearby) †18 Holes
- Hot tub4 outdoor hot tubs
- Karaoke †
- Nightclubs †
- Pool1 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 courtThere 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)
- Golf †A golf course is located within a mile of the property.
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
9380 reviews
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Apr 14, 2025Fantasy Island
Great place to be, it feels a little like “Fantasy Island”. Great restaurants, great staff. The bracelet works at all the bars in the Bahia hotel group here, so one can explore and still get a drink and coffee. Wifi is seem less at all corners of the resort. Easy to use electrical buss service across the large resort. Rooms are large and well cleaned. I truly can’t think of a negative, beside putting on weight despite the gym. Rosa makes the best coffee at the sports bar.
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Apr 13, 2025
Great service and experience at Esmerelda
Just got back after a week at Esmerelda with our 18 month old. We have stayed at Ambar before and Esmerelda is definitely a family friendly version of Ambar. We had a lovely stay all thanks to Willmer from guest services who helped us with anything we needed and more. It was like having a friend watching out for us for the week. He is a gem of a person and we would totally come back because of the experience he provided. The staff are all very friendly especially towards kids. There is always something for the kids to eat wherever you eat. Just ask for the kids menu. We went to Maiko, Yurta, Cassa Bella, Portofino and Tequila. Yurta is everyones favourite for a reason. You choose your own meat, veggies and carb. It was a lovely experience. Casa Bella had great food and service. Cant really go wrong with the menu. Maiko is your standard teppanyaki place. Tequila has very delicious food. It is definitely a must try but the service takes very long so just be aware if you have kids. Its an open air restaurant as well so bring mosquito repellent. We had no mosquitos on the esmerelda side. The resort is laid out very nicely. Everything within Esmerelda is steps away and easy to get to. Bring your whitenoise machines to drown out late night entertainment music for the kids to sleep. Rooms are very nicely renovated and are energy efficient.
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Apr 11, 2025Very good option for a budget "5 star" all inclusive in Punta Cana
This is a very good option for a budget "5 star" all inclusive in Punta Cana. In reality this is closer to a 4 star resort. They say the resort if fully renovated but I would call it more of a facelift. Everything was pretty clean and the rooms were good with decent bedding and amenities. The one big thing that is lacking is service especially on the beach and by the pool. We also found the size drinks to be ridiculously small so bring a cup of your own. Also they do not have bottled water at the pool or beach so again bring a cup for that as well. Food for breakfast and lunch was passable but all the dinner restaurants we tried were good and the service excellent.
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Apr 10, 2025
WONDERFUL! I WILL BE BACK!
I stayed in Jr suite. Beautiful: jacuzzi tub/shower/ very clean modern attractive rm. 24 hour CSR rep, inside building where i stayed. AMAZING! BAHIA PRINICPE has 7 resorts on this plantation. Plenty of transport to take u around compound. Beach gorgeous. Thank u Ramon (swim up bartender) for great drinks! Pool amazing. Weather is the BEST! Great security.. Buffets can improve. Garden grill/ Maiko was awesome! Taino/ Fish market ok. Punta adventures- 3 mega combo 5 stars! CON: NO ONE @ BAHIA ESMERALDA should be allowed to have pool/beach chair all day, by placing their towel on it! U move, then allow someone else opportunity to lounge! Ppl woke up 7am to place towels on chairs, ridiculous!
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Apr 04, 2025
A holiday to repeat
Food and entertainment very good. The hotel is clean, spacious, and with lots of evening entertaining. During the day, we enjoyed the sun, swimming pool and hot front beach. The entertaining team (Hector, Carlos, Ezequiel, Mango, and the ladies) worked very hard to ensure all guest had a SUPER time at hotel. I loved the karaoke nights (with a welcoming audience).
- 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.
- 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