Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda

Location

26.1 km from Punta Cana airport
Located directly on the beach
Bavaro
1.3 km from Punta Blanca Golf Club
10.9 km from Cocotal Golf and Country Club
15 km from Plaza San Juan Shopping Center

Address

Carr. El Macao - Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

Hotel description

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda, our little jewel on the beachfront and oriented to families, is reborn under the “Taino´s Soul” concept. A completely renovated hotel, with new facilities inspired by the Taino universe, and services and activities to make both children and their families happy. A hotel that is reborn to share culture, essence and the best experiences in the hands of our attentive staff, whose only mission is for you to live a very special experience.

Meal and beverage plans

All Inclusive Plan

Breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner daily
Unlimited à la carte dinner reservations
Domestic and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Additional inclusions

Daily activities and nightly entertainment
Children's waterpark
WiFi throughout the property
Exclusive beach area
Exclusive beach and pool bar service
Lounge chairs by the beach and pool areas
Towel service in swimming pool area
Nightclub at Bahia Principe Village
Shuttle service throughout resort complex
Access to the beachfront gastronomic & entertainment areas, Las Olas & La Isla
Stay at 1, Play at more! Guests have access to facilities and a la carte restaurants* of Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar (ages 18+) and all Bahia Principe Grand hotels within the resort complex. *Previous reservations required.

Check-in: 3:00 p.m.

Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

Number of rooms: 570

Number of restaurants: 7

Number of bars: 6

Best For...

Earn more with Aeroplan

Play

Family

Kids stay free

Spa

Wedding & honeymoons

Ecolabel hotels

LGBTQ2+ Resorts

Important Notes

Guests of Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda have access to:

All Bahia Grand Hotels: common facilities and specialty restaurants*
Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar (adults only 18+): common facilities and specialty restaurants*
Total: 26 restaurants*, 27 bars and 10 swimming pools
PLUS...Las Olas Beach House, a beachfront space featuring 5 specialty restaurants (Seafood 18+, Indian, Greek, Mexican, Steakhouse), 1 buffet-style restaurant and 1 bar
PLUS...access to La Isla, gastronomic and entertainment area for the whole family with kids club, playground area, climbing wall, shop, Wave Rider (some charges may apply for select activities)

(excludes Bahia Princpe Fantasia Punta Cana)

*Minors are not allowed at adults-only hotels
*Previous reservation required

The minimum occupancy required to reserve the Junior Suite Deluxe PLAY room category is 2 adults and 1 child.

Junior Suite Deluxe

Meal plan: All Inclusive Plan

Air conditioning: Yes

Bedding: 1 king-size bed and sofa bed or 2 double beds and sofa bed

Other areas: Work area with desk, Sitting area.

Maximum occupancy: 4

Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child

Room service: 24-hour room service

Maid services: Daily maid service

Room amenities:

Balcony or terrace, AC and ceiling fan, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker.

Bathroom amenities:

Private bathroom with hydro-massage tub and shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.

Junior Suite Deluxe PLAY

Meal plan: All Inclusive Plan

Air conditioning: Yes

Bedding: 1 king-size bed and sofa bed or 2 double beds and sofa bed

Other areas: Work area with desk, Sitting area.

Maximum occupancy: 4

Occupancy detail: 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child

Room service: 24-hour room service

Maid services: Daily maid service

Room amenities:

Balcony or terrace, AC and ceiling fan, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker.

Bathroom amenities:

Private bathroom with hydro-massage tub and shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.

Junior Suite Deluxe Swim Up

Meal plan: All Inclusive Plan

Air conditioning: Yes

Bedding: 1 king-size bed and sofa bed or 2 double beds and sofa bed

Other areas: Work area with desk, Sitting area.

Maximum occupancy: 4

Occupancy detail: 1 - 3 adults, 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child

Room service: 24-hour room service

Maid services: Daily maid service

Room amenities:

Terrace with direct pool access, AC and ceiling fan, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker.

Bathroom amenities:

Private bathroom with hydro-massage tub and shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.

Fitness Retreat Junior Suite Deluxe

Meal plan: All Inclusive Plan

Air conditioning: Yes

Bedding: 1 king-size bed and sofa bed or 2 double beds and sofa bed

Other areas: Work area with desk, Sitting area.

Maximum occupancy: 3

Occupancy detail: 1 - 3 adults (ages 18 years and over)

Room service: 24-hour room service

Maid services: Daily maid service

Room amenities:

Balcony or terrace, AC and ceiling fan, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee maker.

Bathroom amenities:

Private bathroom with hydro-massage tub and shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.

Junior Suite Deluxe - Land Only

Meal plan: All Inclusive Plan

Air conditioning: Yes

Bedding: 1 king-size bed and sofa bed or 2 double beds and sofa bed

Other areas: Work area with desk, Sitting area.

Maximum occupancy: 4

Occupancy detail: 1-3 adults, 2 adults and 2 children, 3 adults and 1 child

Room service: 24-hour room service

Maid services: Daily maid service

Room amenities:

Balcony or terrace, AC and ceiling fan, TV, Telephone, In-room safe, Iron, Mini-bar, Coffee/tea maker.

Bathroom amenities:

Private bathroom with hydro-massage tub and shower, Hairdryer, Bathrobe available for your use.

Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants

7 dining options

Caney - Buffet - International
Naan - À la carte - Indian
Taino - À la carte - Dominican
Rodizio - À la carte - Brazilian Steakhouse
Casa Bella Restaurant - À la carte - Italian
Yurta - À la carte - Mongolian
Caicu - Snack bar - Beach snack bar

Bars

6 bars

Lobby Bar
Pool Bar
Beach Bar
Nightclub
Sport Bar
Wet Bar
Water park bar

Activities

Pools

2 pools, 1 water park

Waterpark
Outdoor pool

Motorized and non-motorized water sports

Scuba diving ($)
Kayak
Motorized water sports ($)
Catamaran
Paddle board
Snorkeling

Additional information: Certain activities are free one hour per day, per guest - Subject to availability and upon request.

Land activities

Darts
Aerobics
Tennis
Soccer
Beach volleyball
Table tennis
Dance lessons
Organized games and activities
Foosball
Bikes- 1 hour a day per guest (request only)

Additional information: Please note that some activities require a reservation and may be subject to a time limit

Entertainment

Karaoke
Live music
Nightclub
Kid's Club
Casino ($)
Nightly entertainment
Tropical nights

Golf

Punta Blanca Golf Club nearby (18-holes) ($)

Health and Relaxation

Fitness centre
Spa ($)
Spa treatments ($)

Other facilities & services

Wedding packages and services ($)
Babysitting service
Gift shop
Convention centre
Car rental service
Meeting facilities
Laundry service
Medical services
Bahia Principe Village shops and casino
International phone calls
Premium Wi-Fi
*babysitting service (available for children ages 5 months to 12 years)

Stay at 1, Play at more!

Guests of Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda have access to:

All Bahia Grand Hotels: common facilities and specialty restaurants*
Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar (adults only 18+): common facilities and specialty restaurants*
Total: 26 restaurants*, 27 bars and 10 swimming pools
PLUS...Las Olas Beach House, a beachfront space featuring 5 specialty restaurants (Seafood 18+, Indian, Greek, Mexican, Steakhouse), 1 buffet-style restaurant and 1 bar
PLUS...access to La Isla, gastronomic and entertainment area for the whole family with kids club, playground area, climbing wall, shop, Wave Rider (some charges may apply for select activities)

(excludes Bahia Princpe Fantasia Punta Cana)

*Minors are not allowed at adults-only hotels
*Previous reservation required

Room Occupancy Notice

The minimum occupancy required to reserve the Junior Suite Deluxe PLAY room category is 2 adults and 1 child.

Earn more with Aeroplan

With our new way to earn, in addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn extra Aeroplan® points on packages to this resort/hotel.

A minimum 7-night stay is required on the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, Florida, London, Lisbon and Rome; a minimum 4-night stay is required on Las Vegas, San Francisco and Portland.
Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
Valid for travel completed by December 31, 2025

Play

Discover the ultimate family-friendly vacation with an exclusive flight experience and resorts that are perfect for kids!

Kids eat, play and stay FREE¹
Pre-boarding for families
Dedicated pool areas or sections for kids²
Supervised kids’ clubs and more!²

Terms & Conditions: Only valid on vacation package bookings at participating hotels and resorts. Subject to availability. Program is subject to change without notice. ¹Clients are responsible for paying the flight portion of children’s vacations, including air transportation charges, taxes, fees, and charges. Conditions may apply and vary by resort. Based on maximum hotel room occupancy. ²Only available at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Applicable only when reserving the Junior Suite Deluxe PLAY category.

Family

Keep everyone happy at resorts offering dedicated kids' pools, supervised clubs, and more for the family. Discounts for kids may also be available. Please note that any discounts will be reflected in your final price at checkout.

Kids stay free

This is an Air Canada Vacations' PLAY Collection resort.

Families reserving a Junior Suite Deluxe PLAY room category can take advantage of the following benefits:

1st child ages 2-12 stays & eats FREE all year round!
2nd child ages 2-12 stays & eats FREE all year round excluding the Christmas/New Year period when they pay child rate.

In all other room categories:

First child ages 2-12 stays and eats free when sharing with 2 adults.
Valid for travel from May to October.

Conditions:

Valid when sharing with 2 adults.
Based on existing bedding
Maximum room occupancies apply
Limited number of PLAY category rooms available
Discounts will be reflected in your final price at checkout.

Spa

Focus on mind, body and soul at this resort with spa facilities, fitness centre and various daily physical activities.

Wedding & honeymoons

This resort offers wedding and/or honeymoon packages and the services of a wedding coordinator.

To secure your wedding date and arrange wedding details at your chosen hotel, please contact the hotel directly.

COMPLIMENTARY Honeymoon Bonus:

Valid through October 31, 2025.

Special room decoration
Bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival
20% discount on Spa treatments
Late check-out (based on availability)
Free room upgrade (subject to availability)

Please request this package at time of booking. Wedding date must be indicated on the reservation. A wedding certificate, valid for up to 6 months after the wedding date will be required at time of check-in.

Weddings by Bahia Principe

Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts presents their Joyful, Beautiful, and Wonderful, wedding packages created especially with you in mind. And they’re named that way for a reason. Because you deserve it all!

Joyful: The joy of celebrating the most important day of your life in paradise, guided by a team of people whose only goal is to make it unique and unforgettable.

Beautiful: Experience the beauty of seeing that the most special day of your life is equally so for all your guests. Fresh flowers, customized music, open bar, gourmet food and a little piece of the Caribbean just for you.

Wonderful: All the wonders you can imagine are a reality here. Exclusive settings by the sea, haute cuisine, live music, champagne, plus pre- and post-wedding amenities that will make you feel that this dream will never end.

For pricing and more information about each wedding package, including the complete list of inclusions and exclusions, or to reserve your wedding, please contact Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts.