Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Location
- 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
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Family
Spa
Wedding & honeymoons
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
Promotions
Fitness Retreat
Happiness Sale & Resort PLUS Credits
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*
- 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.
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.
Junior Suite Deluxe
Junior Suite Deluxe PLAY
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 ($)
- Kayak
- Motorized water sports ($)
- Catamaran
- Paddle board
- Snorkeling
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)
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
- 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*
- 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
2SLGBTQIA+ Resorts
All members and allies of the community are welcomed at this 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly resort.
Fitness Retreat
Join us for a week of all-inclusive workouts in Punta Cana this November.
Meet fellow fitness enthusiasts, enjoy activities provided by Canadian fitness professionals, and push your limits with workouts in the sun at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda!
Packages include:
- Exclusive event swag bag
- Welcome Cocktail Party and Farewell Dinner
- Daily exclusive yoga & bootcamp classes for retreat guests only
- Wellness seminar
- Exclusive 1-hour early access to the gym
- 1st checked bag free1
- 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points with our new way to earn2
Plus, join in with Bahia's daily event calendar with activities such as: bike tour, beach volleyball, aqua fit, sunset hike, dance class and more!
Departure dates: November 1, 2024, for 7-night stay
A minimum of 20 participants is required for the execution of this trip.
Each participant must bring their own yoga mat and fitness gear.
Space is limited! Secure your spot now.
1Free 1st checked bag is applicable to all destinations when booking a package. Limited to one checked bag per person. For baggage rules and restrictions, please visit the Air Canada Baggage Information Guide. 2Applicable to new bookings on select vacation packages
Happiness Sale & Resort PLUS Credits
Book your stay at Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts during their HAPPINESS SALE to take advantage of incredible savings PLUS you'll receive RESORT PLUS credits, that can be used towards purchases of countless activities and services!
The Happiness Sale is valid for new bookings made between September 6, 2024 - September 25, 2024, for travel between September 6, 2024 - October 31, 2025.
Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts’ Resort Plus credits are discounts applicable to the total cost of specific services and activities. The value of the discounts and types of activities and services they can be applied towards varies by destination and hotel. A minimum purchase is required.
Resort Plus information will be provided to guests at time of check-in at their hotel.