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Bahia Principe Explore Esmeralda

5 stars

Bahia Principe Hotel and Resorts

Carr. El Macao - Arena Gorda, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic
26.1 km from Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ)

Overview

Bahia Principe Explore 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.

Check-in 3:00 p.m.
Check-out 12:00 p.m.
Rooms 570
Bars 6
Restaurants 7
On the beach
Inclusions
  • 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
  • Shuttle service throughout resort complex
  • Access to the beachfront gastronomic & entertainment areas, Las Olas & La Isla
  • Daily activities and nightly entertainment
  • Children's waterpark
Other services ($)
  • Wedding packages and services
  • Babysitting service
  • Convention centre
  • Gift shop
  • Car rental service
  • Meeting facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Medical services
  • Bahia Principe Village commercial centre with shops, nightclub (adults 18+), sports bar and casino
  • Nightclub at Bahia Principe Village
  • International phone calls
  • Premium Wi-Fi
  • *babysitting service (available for children ages 5 months to 12 years)

Rooms

  • Junior Suite Deluxe King

    • All-Inclusive Plan
    • 1 king-size bed and 1 sofa bed
    • Wifi
    • TV
    • AC
  • Junior Suite Deluxe Double

    • All-Inclusive Plan
    • 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed
    • Wifi
    • TV
    • AC
  • Junior Suite Premium Swim-Up King

    • Pool view
    • All-Inclusive Plan
    • 1 king-size bed and 1 sofa bed
    • Wifi
    • TV
    • AC
  • Junior Suite Premium Swim-Up Double

    • Pool view
    • All-Inclusive Plan
    • 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed
    • Wifi
    • TV
    • AC

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Location

Address

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

Highlights

  • 26.1 km from Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ)
  • Located directly on the beach
  • Located in 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

Ideal for

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, 2026

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. 

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.

Facilities

Food & drinks

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
  • Sport Bar
  • Wet Bar
  • Water park bar

Activities

Pools

2 pools, 1 water park
  • Waterpark
  • Outdoor pool

Land activities

Please note that some activities require a reservation and may be subject to a time limit
  • Aerobics
  • Darts
  • Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Beach volleyball
  • Table tennis
  • Dance lessons
  • Organized games and activities
  • Foosball
  • Bikes- 1 hour a day per guest (request only)

Non-motorized/motorized water sports

Certain activities are free one hour per day, per guest - Subject to availability and upon request.
  • Scuba diving ($)
  • Kayak
  • Catamaran
  • Motorized water sports ($)
  • Paddle board
  • Snorkeling

*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.

Entertainment

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

Golf

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

Health and wellness

  • Fitness centre
  • Spa ($)
  • Spa treatments ($)

*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.

Other facilities and services

  • Wedding packages and services
  • Babysitting service
  • Convention centre
  • Gift shop
  • Car rental service
  • Meeting facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Medical services
  • Bahia Principe Village commercial centre with shops, nightclub (adults 18+), sports bar and casino
  • Nightclub at Bahia Principe Village
  • International phone calls
  • Premium Wi-Fi
  • *babysitting service (available for children ages 5 months to 12 years)

*Additional fees may apply and service may require a reservation.

Offers

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