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
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.
Best For...
Earn more with Aeroplan
Family
Spa
Wedding & honeymoons
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
Important Notes
Guests of Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda have access to:
- All Bahia Principe Grand Hotels: common facilities and specialty restaurants*
- Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar (adults only 18+): common facilities and specialty restaurants*
- 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 Principe Fantasia Punta Cana)
*Minors are not allowed at adults-only hotels
*Previous reservation required, subject to availability
Note: Exchange privileges may be limited for reasons such as (but not limited to) resort closures, private events, resort buyouts, etc…
A renovation project of 288 rooms, one swimming pool, buffet restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Grill restaurant, Lobby, Lobby Bar and Theatre at Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana will take place from Apr 01/25 - Nov 30/25. To ensure uninterupted service during this period, affected servies will be relocated to other areas within the hotel. Work will take place daily from 9am-6pm. The work areas will be properly marked and fenced off to minimize any visual impact.
Las Olas is a beachfront area featuring several restaurants and bars that hotel guests also have access to:
- Las Olas Beach - International buffet
- Thali - Indian à la carte
- Rodizio - Grill à la carte
- The Greek - Greek à la carte
- The Fish Market - 18+ - Seafood à la carte
- Tequila - Mexican à la carte
- Blue Bar
Dining at à la carte restaurants requires previous reservation and is subject to availability
To ensure that you have the best dining experience possible, we encourage you to make your a la carte dinner reservations as soon as you arrive. For your convenience, you can also make advanced reservations up to 10 days in advance using the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts app. This is highly recommended, especially if you have a preference for certain restaurants or specific dining times.
Junior Suite Deluxe
Junior Suite Deluxe Swim Up
Junior Suite Deluxe - Land Only
Restaurants & Bars
Restaurants
- 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
- Lobby Bar
- Pool Bar
- Beach Bar
- Nightclub
- Sport Bar
- Wet Bar
- Water park bar
Activities
Pools
- Waterpark
- Outdoor pool
Motorized and non-motorized water sports
- Scuba diving ($)
- Kayak
- Catamaran
- Motorized water sports ($)
- Paddle board
- Snorkeling
Land activities
- Aerobics
- Darts
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Beach volleyball
- Table tennis
- Dance lessons
- Organized games and activities
- Foosball
- Bikes- 1 hour a day per guest (request only)
Entertainment
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Nightclub
- Kid's Club
- Casino ($)
- Nightly entertainment
- Tropical nights
Golf
Health and Relaxation
- Fitness centre
- Spa ($)
- Spa treatments ($)
Other facilities & services
- Wedding packages and services ($)
- Babysitting service
- Convention centre
- Gift shop
- 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 Principe Grand Hotels: common facilities and specialty restaurants*
- Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar (adults only 18+): common facilities and specialty restaurants*
- 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 Principe Fantasia Punta Cana)
*Minors are not allowed at adults-only hotels
*Previous reservation required, subject to availability
Note: Exchange privileges may be limited for reasons such as (but not limited to) resort closures, private events, resort buyouts, etc…
Renovations at Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana
A renovation project of 288 rooms, one swimming pool, buffet restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Grill restaurant, Lobby, Lobby Bar and Theatre at Bahia Principe Grand Punta Cana will take place from Apr 01/25 - Nov 30/25. To ensure uninterupted service during this period, affected servies will be relocated to other areas within the hotel. Work will take place daily from 9am-6pm. The work areas will be properly marked and fenced off to minimize any visual impact.
Las Olas Beach House
Las Olas is a beachfront area featuring several restaurants and bars that hotel guests also have access to:
- Las Olas Beach - International buffet
- Thali - Indian à la carte
- Rodizio - Grill à la carte
- The Greek - Greek à la carte
- The Fish Market - 18+ - Seafood à la carte
- Tequila - Mexican à la carte
- Blue Bar
Dining at à la carte restaurants requires previous reservation and is subject to availability
A la carte Dinner Reservations
To ensure that you have the best dining experience possible, we encourage you to make your a la carte dinner reservations as soon as you arrive. For your convenience, you can also make advanced reservations up to 10 days in advance using the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts app. This is highly recommended, especially if you have a preference for certain restaurants or specific dining times.
Earn more with Aeroplan
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
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.
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, 2026.
- 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 Blissful, Joyful, Delightful, 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!
Blissful: A package just for the newlyweds.
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.
Delightful: Exchange your vows under the blue sky and the whisper of the waves as witnesses to your love. Exclusive settings offer the perfect backdrop for this magical chapter of your love story.
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, please contact Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts.
Dominican Republic, Punta Cana: gebsalescompbav@bahia-principe.com
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
All members and allies of the community are welcomed at this 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly resort.