Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana

5 stars
7,6
Good
based on 1361 reviews
1 361 reviews
Arena Gorda - Macao, Punta Cana 32000, Dominican Republic
Arena Gorda - Macao, Punta Cana
+1 809 552 1444
Fri 10/7
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Sat 11/7
2 guests, 1 room
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R1 959
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Superior room, bed type unknown
R1 959
King room, 1 king bed
R2 080
Double room, bed type unknown
R2 188
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Overview

This outstanding resort is perched on the gorgeous white sand beach in the Bavaro area of Punta Cana, where the opulent surroundings combine with stunning natural scenery. This imposing property is a perfect choice for all those looking to feel the sea breeze and the freshness of the natural surroundings by strolling through the numerous tropical gardens. The visitors will be immersed in unparalleled luxury, starting with delightful facilities, high quality accommodation, exceptional services and leisure activities. The rooms are sumptuously designed and come complete with cutting-edge amenities. The complex will spoil travellers with a wide selection of tantalizing Mediterranean, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, gourmet, seafood, grill specialties served at the on-site dining venues. The youngest ones may play at the kids' club while adults work out at the gym, while away at the bar or treat themselves to ultimate rejuvenation with massage at the on-site spa.
7,6
Good
1361 reviews

Latest deals for Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana

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Sat 11/7
Superior room, bed type unknown
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King room, 1 king bed
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Superior room, 1 king bed
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Double room, 1 double bed
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Double room, bed type unknown
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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King room, 1 king bed
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
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Standard Room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Superior room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Double room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Superior room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Superior room, 1 king bed
No inclusions
Standard Room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
King room, 1 king bed
No inclusions
Superior room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Double room, 1 king bed
No inclusions
Superior room, bed type unknown
No inclusions
Superior room, bed type unknown
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Superior room, bed type unknown
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

Amenities at Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle hire
  • Casino
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Game room
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Bingo
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon
  • Horse riding
  • Karaoke
  • Mini-golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Pool table
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Windsurfing
  • Night club
  • Basketball court
  • Shopping

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water
  • Chapel/shrine

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lockers
  • Storage available
  • Beachfront
  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Solarium
  • Telephone
  • Tile/marble floor

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Child pool
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Indoor play area
  • Kids' club
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Babysitting/child care services (surcharge)
  • Playground
  • Swimming pool toys

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Open-air bath
  • Public bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna
  • Water slide

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Disabled access
  • Accessible parking
  • Allergy-free room

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Beach towels
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • EV charging station
  • Street parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Library
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Fitness

  • Aerobics
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness centre
  • Tennis

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Reviews of Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana

7,6
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1361 verified ratings
Wonderful
534
Very good
253
Good
170
Okay
88
Fair
105
Mediocre
73
Poor
138

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Many guests were dissatisfied with the service, describing staff as unhelpful or unfriendly, and reporting issues with cleanliness, including insects and poor housekeeping. Breakfast and buffet options were frequently criticized for lack of variety and freshness. However, some guests appreciated the spacious rooms and the hotel's pleasant location, with a few highlighting positive experiences with amenities and the overall atmosphere.
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Location7 out of 10
Room Size7 out of 10
Breakfast3 out of 10
Cleanliness1.5 out of 10
Service1 out of 10
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2.0
Poor
Alberto, Sept 2023
I like leaving the place to go home. This is a filthy facility. There are cockroaches 🪳 in every facility, from restaurants to rooms, you name it. The staff is aware of the issues but they are dismis...
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9.1
Wonderful
Maria, Apr 2019
Pros (+) I loved the late night shows it provided like for instance the Michael Jackson show and Magic Show! I loved the multiple pool sites with bars. The hotel provided a lot of activities on site which is c...
Cons (-) I wished the hotel service would have notified me earlier about reservating the restaurants as soon as I got there since mainly all of them get booked quick. I was a bit disappointed with the room ser...
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4.2
Mediocre
jake, Dec 2018
Cons (-) Don't trust only pictures from hotel You will donate your blood for mosquito at lobby and garden all day You will find underdeveloped facilities in room

Location

Arena Gorda - Macao, Punta Cana 32000

What's nearby

  • Punta Blanca Golf Course1 km
  • Cana Bay Golf Club1.9 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course2.1 km
  • Arena Blanca Beach3.2 km
  • Hoyo Azul4.6 km
  • Dolphin Island Park7.4 km
  • The Faldo Legacy Course at RocoKi8.5 km
  • Macao Beach9.2 km
  • Manati Park Bavaro9.3 km
  • Barcelo Sky Casino Punta Cana10 km
  • Imagine Punta Cana Disco11.6 km
  • Bavaro Lagoon13 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

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FAQs when booking at Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana

  • What are fun things to do at the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana?

    Learn more about Dominican culture with the Chocolate Adventures, a half-day tour to an eco-plantation and the cocoa fields. Witness how coffee and coconut oil are produced and indulge in delicate treats during your visit to the Chocolate Factory to enjoy traditional hot chocolate. You will also visit a traditional Dominican home and school, and finish off the experience by relaxing on the beach. Guided zip lining allows you to see the beautiful landscape from above.

  • Does the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana put on nightly shows for entertainment?

    A club, bars, and on-stage shows guarantee great entertainment during your stay at the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana. You can dance at the club until 2:00 am in the morning or whip out your best tunes at the piano karaoke bar. Traditional dance shows are also held and children can party at the child-appropriate mini-club.

  • What makes the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana golf course outstanding?

    Golf legend Nick Price designed this wonderfully natural golf course that is located a few minutes from the main hotel premises. The 18-hole course adopts the natural vegetation instead of disturbing it.

  • Can I enjoy a special treatment at the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana spa?

    Instead of having to book four different massages to address all your tense muscles, the BahiaSPA Experience is an exclusive treatment that combines reflexology, cranial massages, as well as deep tissue muscle massage and a relaxing finish in one treatment. To further personalize your massage experience, you get to choose the massage oil you like best.

  • Are fitness classes part of the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana’s athletic program?

    Guests of the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana have a broad fitness menu available during their stay at the resort. Aerobics, yoga, and stretching classes ensure you get to keep fit during you stay, and for sports under the Dominican sun, you can participate in the beach volleyball games. Basketball courts and ping pong tables enable you to share an athletic experience with the entire family.

  • Are there any available kids’ clubs?

    The Bahia Scout Program is the perfect place for children and/or their parents to enjoy their time at the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana. Always supervised by the hotel’s capable staff members, parents can also wander off for time alone while their children embark on a journey and learn more about the native flora and fauna that grows in the surroundings.

  • Can I enhance my couple’s stay at the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana with a package?

    Relax side by side with the Special Couples VIP Package at the hotel spa and enjoy not only a side-by-side treatment, but romantic time in the private Jacuzzi. Flowers, candles, and scented oils set the mood perfectly before you can share a romantic dinner at the formal gourmet Capriccio Restaurant that serves classic Italian fare.

  • What is the quickest route from Punta Cana Airport to the hotel?

    Driving along Punta Cana Boulevard and continuing on to Carr. El Macao – Arena Gorda will lead you from Punta Cana Airport to the Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana in about 30m. On your way you will pass two golf courses and the casino if you want to return to these attractions later in your vacation.

  • Where is Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana located?

    Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana is located at Arena Gorda - Macao in Pueblo Bavaro, 5,8 km from the centre of Punta Cana. Punta Blanca Golf Course is the closest landmark to Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana.

  • Does Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana offer free parking?

    Yes, Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana offers free parking.

  • How far is Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana from the airport?

    Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana is 20,4 km from Punta Cana. Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana is 56,1 km from La Romana.

  • Does Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana have a pool?

    Yes, Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana in Punta Cana and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Bahia Principe Explore Punta Cana.

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Good to know

Value for money

Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7,6
5,8 km
Punta Cana
20,4 km

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