Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro
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$274
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Prices for Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro
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From
$274
/ night
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro average $226 in September, the cheapest month, and $1,287 in March, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| March | $1,287 |
| April | $1,016 |
| September | $226 |
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Most expensive: March (~$1,287)
Cheapest: September (~$226)
About this property
All-inclusive resort with 2 outdoor swimming pools, full-service spa, and 9 restaurants in Punta Cana.
Location
The hotel is located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, 20km from the Punta Cana airport (30 minutes drive) and 70km from La Romana airport (90 minutes drive). It is an hour from Higüey village, in the region of La Altagracia.
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
24-Hour Reception
Business Center
Room Service
Concierge
Location
Arena Gorda - Macao,Sección Baigüa,23000 Punta Cana,La Altagracia,DO, Bávaro, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Room options
Single Superior
Junior Suite Two Beds
Sleeps 5
7
Suite Premium
Room details
Sleeps 8
Junior Suite One Bed
Sleeps 5
27
Suite Two Bedrooms
Room details
Sleeps 8
Suite Standard
Sleeps 8
Suite Two Beds
Sleeps 8
Room Superior
Room Standard
Suite One Bed
Sleeps 8
2
Junior Suite Standard
Room details
Sleeps 5
Guest reviews of Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro
6.9
Pleasant
Based on 1,147 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
0%
Couple
45%
Family
37%
Group
14%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro, travellers praise the expansive grounds, pools, beach access and lively entertainment, but many report dated rooms, maintenance and cleanliness problems, mosquitoes, weak Wi‑Fi, and inconsistent service, especially at check‑in and the buffets.
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What guests think
At Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro, travellers praise the expansive grounds, pools, beach access and lively entertainment, but many report dated rooms, maintenance and cleanliness problems, mosquitoes, weak Wi‑Fi, and inconsistent service, especially at check‑in and the buffets.
Some guests highlight friendly staff and kid‑friendly activities around the pools and beach. Food feedback is mixed: buffets can have odors or cleanliness issues and a la carte bookings are limited, though several specialty dinners are praised. Expect a lively beachfront complex with great outdoor areas but noticeable compromises in room quality and day‑to‑day operations.
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Facilities
Large resort with multiple pools, beach access, lively entertainment and trolley shuttles. Some facilities were under renovation or closed, and the beach can feel crowded with seaweed at times.
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Edwin
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Beach was disgusting and no attempt by hotel to clean it! Main pool was closed and looks terrible!
Beach was disgusting and no attempt by hotel to clean it! Main pool was closed and looks terrible!
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Maria
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The beach that this hotel is located at is fantastic! A MOST SEA! one of a kind!! The hotel is nice, a la carte restaurants are amazing with lots of options and buffets were good with plenty of varieties! The service was great. We were very grateful with the trolly service that buses you to and from the beach as the hotel is quite big. The Employees are friendly and very accommodating. Estarlys at the swim up bar in Pool 4 was simply the best! Me and my family (10 of us) loved this vacation! We only have 2 complains. 1. A lot of the hotel is reserved for “privilege club” only and you couldn’t upgrade without changing hotels. It included large sections at the beach’s that were empty most of the time. Leaving limited room for everybody else. 2. The rooms are outdated and need some improvements and renovation. I would also suggest they open the beach buffet for breakfast as well! All in all we recommend this hotel!
The beach that this hotel is located at is fantastic! A MOST SEA! one of a kind!! The hotel is nice, a la carte restaurants are amazing with lots of options and buffets were good with plenty of varieties! The service was great. We were very grateful with the trolly service that buses you to and from the beach as the hotel is quite big. The Employees are friendly and very accommodating. Estarlys at the swim up bar in Pool 4 was simply the best! Me and my family (10 of us) loved this vacation! We only have 2 complains. 1. A lot of the hotel is reserved for “privilege club” only and you couldn’t upgrade without changing hotels. It included large sections at the beach’s that were empty most of the time. Leaving limited room for everybody else. 2. The rooms are outdated and need some improvements and renovation. I would also suggest they open the beach buffet for breakfast as well! All in all we recommend this hotel!
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Kathleen
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The property was so large that you needed to catch a tram to go to every location. Needed a tram to get to every meal. The restaurant reservations for dinners were limited to two restaurants. The rooms did not have washcloths, only hand towels and bath towels. No room service was provided (only a fridge restocked with a few drinks- once per day). The service at the pool bars was slow. The service was not stellar, but servers were not rude. Not impressive service by any means. The kayaks and hobie cat use was the best part.
The property was so large that you needed to catch a tram to go to every location. Needed a tram to get to every meal. The restaurant reservations for dinners were limited to two restaurants. The rooms did not have washcloths, only hand towels and bath towels. No room service was provided (only a fridge restocked with a few drinks- once per day). The service at the pool bars was slow. The service was not stellar, but servers were not rude. Not impressive service by any means. The kayaks and hobie cat use was the best part.
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Jenna
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Property was great! Food was great! Trollys were great! Foam parties are amazing! Night life is great! Sports bar and karaoke was amazing! The club in there was awesome!
Property was great! Food was great! Trollys were great! Foam parties are amazing! Night life is great! Sports bar and karaoke was amazing! The club in there was awesome!
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Lionel Craig Lee,
Aug 1, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The bathroom/banuo' by the pool was unsanitary
The bathroom/banuo' by the pool was unsanitary
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Michelle
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Horrible WiFi Many mosquitoes Some employees rude especially in buffet Overall a beautiful resort A lot of entertainment every night. And bathroom need upgrade, I almost fell stepped out of tub, no walk in showers & no room service except for the adult side
Horrible WiFi Many mosquitoes Some employees rude especially in buffet Overall a beautiful resort A lot of entertainment every night. And bathroom need upgrade, I almost fell stepped out of tub, no walk in showers & no room service except for the adult side
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Austin
May 11, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
-Mosquitoes everywhere. I had to sleep with bug spray on as the maids leave the doors open when cleaning and they all swarm in. If you use the public restrooms you will have a swarm above your head at all times. -Beaches we're very crowded and people reserved the chairs for the whole week with their towels overnight so there wasn't anywhere to sit other than the sun. -Very poor communication. Events were cancelled and we were not notified. They have an app but the Wi-Fi is so bad on the resort you cannot access it. -They only give you 3 dinner reservations for the entire week and the rest of the meals you have to eat in the buffet which smelled like sewage water -The beds were so hard it will give you back issues. I had to use the couch cushions underneath the sheets to get a decent night's sleep -Seaweed filled beach water and beaches. You get wrapped with seaweed and it scratches your skin when you try to swim in the crowded water. -The trolleys to and from the beach average about 5 minutes which was not too bad compared to other resorts. All in all I am not sure what else I expected from a budget resort but will not come back to this one in the future.
-Mosquitoes everywhere. I had to sleep with bug spray on as the maids leave the doors open when cleaning and they all swarm in. If you use the public restrooms you will have a swarm above your head at all times. -Beaches we're very crowded and people reserved the chairs for the whole week with their towels overnight so there wasn't anywhere to sit other than the sun. -Very poor communication. Events were cancelled and we were not notified. They have an app but the Wi-Fi is so bad on the resort you cannot access it. -They only give you 3 dinner reservations for the entire week and the rest of the meals you have to eat in the buffet which smelled like sewage water -The beds were so hard it will give you back issues. I had to use the couch cushions underneath the sheets to get a decent night's sleep -Seaweed filled beach water and beaches. You get wrapped with seaweed and it scratches your skin when you try to swim in the crowded water. -The trolleys to and from the beach average about 5 minutes which was not too bad compared to other resorts. All in all I am not sure what else I expected from a budget resort but will not come back to this one in the future.
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Christine Bernadette Bennett
Apr 4, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The property was beautiful! It needs maintenance which they were working on. The main restaurant by the beach/pool is being renovated, bricks were being replaced and power washed the walkways. They have limited shuttles to take you from pick up points at the different buildings where you stay to the main building. We had to walk most of the time because of limited shuttles and it was .5 mile walk one way (the resort is huge). On the evening they had a wonderful show not a single shuttle was running. You can reserve 2 specialty restaurants other than buffet during your stay. We chose Garden Grill which was ok except they played AC/dc and heavy metal music??? We also ate at Maiko hibachi which we arrived 10 min early and the girl had us wait and then walked away and they held a meeting past dinner time while a line of customers waited. Then there was no “show”, no yum yum sauce or ginger steak sauce. When we did get served he then did a massive fire that I’m surprised didn’t singe someone’s hairs…my husband found a long strip of paper in his food. The actual shows outside were wonderful, the staff were friendly, the mini club for kids was absolutely amazing! They hunted my kid down no matter where we were in the resort to do fun kids activities. The mini club staff were phenomenal! The food there was absolutely beautiful in presentation! The juices, milk and alcohol were all watered down! Beds were hard as a brick. Mold in shower. Beach seaweed is a lot and stinks of dead fish.
The property was beautiful! It needs maintenance which they were working on. The main restaurant by the beach/pool is being renovated, bricks were being replaced and power washed the walkways. They have limited shuttles to take you from pick up points at the different buildings where you stay to the main building. We had to walk most of the time because of limited shuttles and it was .5 mile walk one way (the resort is huge). On the evening they had a wonderful show not a single shuttle was running. You can reserve 2 specialty restaurants other than buffet during your stay. We chose Garden Grill which was ok except they played AC/dc and heavy metal music??? We also ate at Maiko hibachi which we arrived 10 min early and the girl had us wait and then walked away and they held a meeting past dinner time while a line of customers waited. Then there was no “show”, no yum yum sauce or ginger steak sauce. When we did get served he then did a massive fire that I’m surprised didn’t singe someone’s hairs…my husband found a long strip of paper in his food. The actual shows outside were wonderful, the staff were friendly, the mini club for kids was absolutely amazing! They hunted my kid down no matter where we were in the resort to do fun kids activities. The mini club staff were phenomenal! The food there was absolutely beautiful in presentation! The juices, milk and alcohol were all watered down! Beds were hard as a brick. Mold in shower. Beach seaweed is a lot and stinks of dead fish.
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Jeannette
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This hotel was lovely to stay at if a little outdated but they seem to be going through some renos so who knows. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. They could probably use more help at the front desk as when new buses come in they are swamped. But very prompt when you need something fixed. My room maid was extremely friendly and charming. Little disappointed the kids water park was closed when we got there due to repairs so there weren’t many locations to take the kids except for the beach and pool. Need another water park if the other will be closed down. Lobby needs working fans around. Nowhere besides our room to cool down and considering it’s a major connecting/lounge area for so many it gets too hot to quickly. Wish we had been given more direction on downloading the hotels app as we did not know that all the kids events were mention there. Would have liked to see a local town without also having to purchase an excursion as well. Other than that it was a lovely stay
This hotel was lovely to stay at if a little outdated but they seem to be going through some renos so who knows. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. They could probably use more help at the front desk as when new buses come in they are swamped. But very prompt when you need something fixed. My room maid was extremely friendly and charming. Little disappointed the kids water park was closed when we got there due to repairs so there weren’t many locations to take the kids except for the beach and pool. Need another water park if the other will be closed down. Lobby needs working fans around. Nowhere besides our room to cool down and considering it’s a major connecting/lounge area for so many it gets too hot to quickly. Wish we had been given more direction on downloading the hotels app as we did not know that all the kids events were mention there. Would have liked to see a local town without also having to purchase an excursion as well. Other than that it was a lovely stay
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Senad
Jun 13, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
We love the beach and the restaurant by the beach. Rooms needs to be updated. Our room was full of mosquitoes. Only one buffet and we had to wait in line to get in. Not enough plates in the buffet.
We love the beach and the restaurant by the beach. Rooms needs to be updated. Our room was full of mosquitoes. Only one buffet and we had to wait in line to get in. Not enough plates in the buffet.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a recurring concern: reports of mold, pests (mosquitoes, cockroaches, and bed bugs), bad odors, and dirty dining areas. A few guests noted clean spots, but standards appear inconsistent.
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Stevens
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The property is gorgeous and appealing. I took my kids with me and they were very pleased with all the activities in the resort. Leonardo, the clerck attendant was very professional and he checks us in with such ease and timely manner. The service at the dining room was good ( Ana, Roberto, Jose and Ricardo ) were kind and serve us with a warm smile and great attitude. However, the cleanliness of the dining room wasn’t good cause we got interrupted by a bunch of flies and roaches running in the dining room.
The property is gorgeous and appealing. I took my kids with me and they were very pleased with all the activities in the resort. Leonardo, the clerck attendant was very professional and he checks us in with such ease and timely manner. The service at the dining room was good ( Ana, Roberto, Jose and Ricardo ) were kind and serve us with a warm smile and great attitude. However, the cleanliness of the dining room wasn’t good cause we got interrupted by a bunch of flies and roaches running in the dining room.
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yahaira
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
La peor experiencia que he tenido muy mal servicio la propiedad muy deteriorada había cucarachas en el área del buffet el aire acondicionado apagado nooo horrible no había tuallas nunca ósea a este resort no volvemos más 😡NO te ayudan con tu transporte nada
La peor experiencia que he tenido muy mal servicio la propiedad muy deteriorada había cucarachas en el área del buffet el aire acondicionado apagado nooo horrible no había tuallas nunca ósea a este resort no volvemos más 😡NO te ayudan con tu transporte nada
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Joseph Guzman
Jun 8, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The buffet had a bad smell and cockroaches in nearby areas of the buffet.
The buffet had a bad smell and cockroaches in nearby areas of the buffet.
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Kimberly
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
We booked 2 rooms. One with a king sized bed and one with two double beds. When we got to our rooms, the double bed room actually contained a king bed and a roll away bed. We did not press the issue. The first night there, we went to book our a la carts reservations. We booked 2. The first was at the Gard b Grill. That meal went off without a hitch and the food was good. The second meal was at the Brazilian place. When we got there, they said we were not on the list. We went to the front desk (clear across the resort). They said we were on the list. After back and forth for over an hour, we finally were able to use our reservation. The food was good. The buffet area smelled awful all the time. Major plumbing issues. The food was hit and miss. On day 3 of our trip, our daughter ended up with about 60 bug bites on her legs. At first we thought it was mosquito bites, but she was the only one that had them. Coincidentally, she was also the one sleeping on the roll away. After investigation (pictures to prove), we found BED BUGS in the roll away. Hotel staff did switch her room, but refused any compensation and were very rude about our reaction to the situation. We then started seeing multiple people with multiple bug bites just like my daughter. It is not mosquitos or sand fleas, people. I would NEVER stay here again or recommend anyone else does!!
We booked 2 rooms. One with a king sized bed and one with two double beds. When we got to our rooms, the double bed room actually contained a king bed and a roll away bed. We did not press the issue. The first night there, we went to book our a la carts reservations. We booked 2. The first was at the Gard b Grill. That meal went off without a hitch and the food was good. The second meal was at the Brazilian place. When we got there, they said we were not on the list. We went to the front desk (clear across the resort). They said we were on the list. After back and forth for over an hour, we finally were able to use our reservation. The food was good. The buffet area smelled awful all the time. Major plumbing issues. The food was hit and miss. On day 3 of our trip, our daughter ended up with about 60 bug bites on her legs. At first we thought it was mosquito bites, but she was the only one that had them. Coincidentally, she was also the one sleeping on the roll away. After investigation (pictures to prove), we found BED BUGS in the roll away. Hotel staff did switch her room, but refused any compensation and were very rude about our reaction to the situation. We then started seeing multiple people with multiple bug bites just like my daughter. It is not mosquitos or sand fleas, people. I would NEVER stay here again or recommend anyone else does!!
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GENANI M
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
We changed the room 3 times on the same day. We waisted one whole day switching rooms because the rooms were dirty, with bugs, missing light bulbs, smelling horribly.
We changed the room 3 times on the same day. We waisted one whole day switching rooms because the rooms were dirty, with bugs, missing light bulbs, smelling horribly.
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Amy A
Apr 23, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
We were put in a whole section where it has not been renovated (so were 2 other families i traveled with) our rooms had lots of black mold all over the bathrooms, walks, anove bed, air conditioning units broken, shower heads are broken, black mold right next to mini fridgerator and solied, stained pillows and comforters!!! Yes soiled!! I took pictures of everything. Never going back! Tried callibg Expedia to tell them. No luck!! There is no actual way to tell them. I have tried every avenue. Hopefully this one works waste of money!!! Pools great! Entertainment more for kids, Entertainment by pool great.
We were put in a whole section where it has not been renovated (so were 2 other families i traveled with) our rooms had lots of black mold all over the bathrooms, walks, anove bed, air conditioning units broken, shower heads are broken, black mold right next to mini fridgerator and solied, stained pillows and comforters!!! Yes soiled!! I took pictures of everything. Never going back! Tried callibg Expedia to tell them. No luck!! There is no actual way to tell them. I have tried every avenue. Hopefully this one works waste of money!!! Pools great! Entertainment more for kids, Entertainment by pool great.
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Logan
Apr 25, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Mosquitoes were terrible!! Awful smell in the buffet dining area. Rooms were outdated and unclean. Food was good & the pool areas were nice. Lots of potential to be nice but would not go back.
Mosquitoes were terrible!! Awful smell in the buffet dining area. Rooms were outdated and unclean. Food was good & the pool areas were nice. Lots of potential to be nice but would not go back.
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Marzena
Apr 4, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Avoid at all cost. Cockroaches everywhere. Buffet area smells like sewage.
Avoid at all cost. Cockroaches everywhere. Buffet area smells like sewage.
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Leon
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Dirty rooms/bathroom, mold in bathroom, no WiFi.
Dirty rooms/bathroom, mold in bathroom, no WiFi.
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Louarda
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Unfortunately I have to be honest that my experience with the hotel was terrible, I found blood on the bed sheet that indicated the presence of bed bugs. I had to switch room, and that time that room smelled Like mold and had many mosquitoes. I will not go back again to that hotel.
Unfortunately I have to be honest that my experience with the hotel was terrible, I found blood on the bed sheet that indicated the presence of bed bugs. I had to switch room, and that time that room smelled Like mold and had many mosquitoes. I will not go back again to that hotel.
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Rooms
Rooms are dated with frequent maintenance issues (AC, keys, showers, fridges, outlets) and hard beds; mosquitoes are common and Wi‑Fi often weak. Some guests received upgrades, sometimes at extra cost.
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Marie Mayra
Sep 7, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Las facilidades muy bonitas y el personal amables, pero las habitaciones no están en condiciones especialmente los aires acondicionados. Igual los restaurantes tampoco tienen buen aire acondicionado. En la reservación decía que tenía todo incluido, pero al llegar dijeron que solo teníamos tres días de restaurantes. En general estuvo bien, el lugar en bien bonito. Si pueden pagar alguno de los luxury, mejor. Recomendación dialogar con los del front desk porque ellos entienden y resuelven bastante.
Las facilidades muy bonitas y el personal amables, pero las habitaciones no están en condiciones especialmente los aires acondicionados. Igual los restaurantes tampoco tienen buen aire acondicionado. En la reservación decía que tenía todo incluido, pero al llegar dijeron que solo teníamos tres días de restaurantes. En general estuvo bien, el lugar en bien bonito. Si pueden pagar alguno de los luxury, mejor. Recomendación dialogar con los del front desk porque ellos entienden y resuelven bastante.
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Rafael Antonio Cruz
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Goteras del baño de la habitación superior, exceso de mosquitos y pobre WFI.
Goteras del baño de la habitación superior, exceso de mosquitos y pobre WFI.
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jackie
Apr 21, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The resort is old. WiFi is not work. The lock for the door very hard to open, it’s old not reading the card well. The staffs are friendly
The resort is old. WiFi is not work. The lock for the door very hard to open, it’s old not reading the card well. The staffs are friendly
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Zuleika Celeny Castillo
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
I booked for Bahia grand Bávaro & the only complaint we have is about the room. It didn't look like the picture on expedia. You could tell the room & bed were too old. Bathroom was falling apart with a smell of too much bleach. We complained at the front desk and they upgraded us but we had to pay the differences.. after that the whole vaca was amazing! There are 7 resort on this property& we had access to 3 of them. All people were so nice and attentive towards our needs. Beautiful experience!
I booked for Bahia grand Bávaro & the only complaint we have is about the room. It didn't look like the picture on expedia. You could tell the room & bed were too old. Bathroom was falling apart with a smell of too much bleach. We complained at the front desk and they upgraded us but we had to pay the differences.. after that the whole vaca was amazing! There are 7 resort on this property& we had access to 3 of them. All people were so nice and attentive towards our needs. Beautiful experience!
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Eliza
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel rooms really need to be renovated and have more power outlets. That was a big problem for us.
The hotel rooms really need to be renovated and have more power outlets. That was a big problem for us.
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Nariman
Dec 29, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
WIFI is HORRIBLE. Connectivity is strong only in the lobby area; 1 of 4 devices could connect in our room. Room interiors are rundown. The ceiling and walls were cracked and looked like plaster was going to fall on us. The mattress was similar to a pull-out sofa. One side was slanted and I almost slipped off. The safe wasn't working. TV and hairdryer weren't worth using. We had to replace our room key at least 4 times. Room TV only has local cable without any streaming services. Minibar had water and two sodas. Mosquitos are everywhere! The hotel didn't have any shuttle services to local areas. You either have to book a tour or use a taxi. Taxi service is $40 each way. So if you want to check out the local town, you'll be paying $80 for your round trip, which includes the airport. The majority of the staff is nice but does not speak English. Service is very slow. Check-in was frustrating. The staff spent more time chatting with each other than with us. This is our first 'all-inclusive' experience. We had questions about dining options which nobody was able to explain. Guest Services or Tour Desk always has a long wait. Buffets are as expected. Food labels don't list ingredients. A-la-carte restaurant menus are not kid-friendly. Pools and beach are nice. Get there super early to get a lounger/umbrella. Water toys must be purchased and are expensive. Entertainment/activities are basic. Minigolf course is concrete.
WIFI is HORRIBLE. Connectivity is strong only in the lobby area; 1 of 4 devices could connect in our room. Room interiors are rundown. The ceiling and walls were cracked and looked like plaster was going to fall on us. The mattress was similar to a pull-out sofa. One side was slanted and I almost slipped off. The safe wasn't working. TV and hairdryer weren't worth using. We had to replace our room key at least 4 times. Room TV only has local cable without any streaming services. Minibar had water and two sodas. Mosquitos are everywhere! The hotel didn't have any shuttle services to local areas. You either have to book a tour or use a taxi. Taxi service is $40 each way. So if you want to check out the local town, you'll be paying $80 for your round trip, which includes the airport. The majority of the staff is nice but does not speak English. Service is very slow. Check-in was frustrating. The staff spent more time chatting with each other than with us. This is our first 'all-inclusive' experience. We had questions about dining options which nobody was able to explain. Guest Services or Tour Desk always has a long wait. Buffets are as expected. Food labels don't list ingredients. A-la-carte restaurant menus are not kid-friendly. Pools and beach are nice. Get there super early to get a lounger/umbrella. Water toys must be purchased and are expensive. Entertainment/activities are basic. Minigolf course is concrete.
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Kayla Marie
May 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Although the property itself was ok, the room was not well lit, the phone didn't work, we couldn't set the safe- there was a bad connection with the number pad. The next day couldn't open it. The room key stopped working. Got stuck in the bathroom. Left the day after arriving.
Although the property itself was ok, the room was not well lit, the phone didn't work, we couldn't set the safe- there was a bad connection with the number pad. The next day couldn't open it. The room key stopped working. Got stuck in the bathroom. Left the day after arriving.
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aseem
Jan 16, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Mosquitoes in the room, staff would not understand your request. Customer service at its worst.
Mosquitoes in the room, staff would not understand your request. Customer service at its worst.
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DeBrise
Aug 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Rooms need upgrading. Everything was outdated in the room. WiFi goes in and out. You have to ask for wash clothes. Tv was not clear. They did switch our rooms but it was no better. Clear beach water and pools were awesome.
Rooms need upgrading. Everything was outdated in the room. WiFi goes in and out. You have to ask for wash clothes. Tv was not clear. They did switch our rooms but it was no better. Clear beach water and pools were awesome.
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Leisa
Sep 4, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
I think this proper one’s to update their rooms . I could take a proper shower , the shower head was broken , no pillow cases on the pillows etc. I would go back , but I would book with another hotel
I think this proper one’s to update their rooms . I could take a proper shower , the shower head was broken , no pillow cases on the pillows etc. I would go back , but I would book with another hotel
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Service
Service is mixed: many praise friendly staff and entertainers, but front‑desk support is often slow or unhelpful, check‑in can be lengthy, and language barriers affect communication. Issue resolution and consistency vary.
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Melannie
Mar 19, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Horrible service. Rude staff
Horrible service. Rude staff
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Leonel
Jun 1, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
My Wife and I visited in 2014 for our honeymoon we came back for our 10 year anniversary and loved it once again! The staff is very welcoming and friendly, the food is great and so are the drinks. Pools and beach are very accessible and fun!
My Wife and I visited in 2014 for our honeymoon we came back for our 10 year anniversary and loved it once again! The staff is very welcoming and friendly, the food is great and so are the drinks. Pools and beach are very accessible and fun!
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Dario
Jul 20, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Nice pools and bars. Excellent customer service and attendance.
Nice pools and bars. Excellent customer service and attendance.
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Thomas
Jul 4, 2023
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Stayed 8 nights
To begin, this was our first time in punta cana for an all inclusive, and it will almost certainly be our last. We found Cancun and surrounding areas to be miles ahead of what is offered in punta cana. At least at this resort anyway. We began our trip finding ourselves having been booked into a room where people were already staying, resulting in an awkward situation. Minus a few employees most of the staff was not helpful in anyway. In particular the check-in and guest services were of little to no help. Get used to the phrase "no sei". It means "I don\'t know" and you will here it a lot from staff in all areas of the resort. Hard to find any transportation in the resort. Also helpful hint * grand bahai Principe - grand Bavaro, and punta cana are essentially the same property with at least two other resorts. So it\'s big, like annoying big though. Honestly too much more to write so I\'ll just end here.
To begin, this was our first time in punta cana for an all inclusive, and it will almost certainly be our last. We found Cancun and surrounding areas to be miles ahead of what is offered in punta cana. At least at this resort anyway. We began our trip finding ourselves having been booked into a room where people were already staying, resulting in an awkward situation. Minus a few employees most of the staff was not helpful in anyway. In particular the check-in and guest services were of little to no help. Get used to the phrase "no sei". It means "I don\'t know" and you will here it a lot from staff in all areas of the resort. Hard to find any transportation in the resort. Also helpful hint * grand bahai Principe - grand Bavaro, and punta cana are essentially the same property with at least two other resorts. So it\'s big, like annoying big though. Honestly too much more to write so I\'ll just end here.
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Gary
Mar 22, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Check-in took almost an hour only about 10 people in front of us. There were several staff members helping but nobody seemed to know what they were doing. There were three members looking at one computer they seemed to be arguing. This kept happening over and over. Once we got checked in they did not inform us of anything in regards to dining, how to set up reservations. The resort is very long they have transportation from the lobby to the beach so you don't have to walk we were not informed of this we had to figure this out on our own. Only three outlets in our room only one was working And our mini fridge didn't work. It took 2 days and four trips to the front desk to get bottles of water put in our room. I will never stay at this resort ever again.
Check-in took almost an hour only about 10 people in front of us. There were several staff members helping but nobody seemed to know what they were doing. There were three members looking at one computer they seemed to be arguing. This kept happening over and over. Once we got checked in they did not inform us of anything in regards to dining, how to set up reservations. The resort is very long they have transportation from the lobby to the beach so you don't have to walk we were not informed of this we had to figure this out on our own. Only three outlets in our room only one was working And our mini fridge didn't work. It took 2 days and four trips to the front desk to get bottles of water put in our room. I will never stay at this resort ever again.
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Sharon
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 10 nights
I had an amazing trip. Everybody went above and beyond for my enjoyment. The food was surprisingly great, the service impeccable and the beach was perfect. I’d like to take a moment and just say that my customer service rep, Danger, was a standout with his service. Anything I needed, he was there to help assist me. I will be back soon, and he’s a huge credit as to why.
I had an amazing trip. Everybody went above and beyond for my enjoyment. The food was surprisingly great, the service impeccable and the beach was perfect. I’d like to take a moment and just say that my customer service rep, Danger, was a standout with his service. Anything I needed, he was there to help assist me. I will be back soon, and he’s a huge credit as to why.
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Krystal
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
My first room smell really bad ……. My 3rd room was pretty cool it was by the pool and beach …. The staff very unprofessional I felt unsafe they gave another family my room key !!! My family just came from the pool and was changing out of the wet clothes the other family came in the room and seen my 9 year old naked!!!!! I went to speak to management no one came to help me so we left the resort !!!!!!
My first room smell really bad ……. My 3rd room was pretty cool it was by the pool and beach …. The staff very unprofessional I felt unsafe they gave another family my room key !!! My family just came from the pool and was changing out of the wet clothes the other family came in the room and seen my 9 year old naked!!!!! I went to speak to management no one came to help me so we left the resort !!!!!!
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Emma
Apr 9, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
This was my second time visiting Bahia Principe, and I was shocked to see the decline in service and overall experience. On the first day the staff sent us to rooms that had serious issues (broken locks, no safe or AC, etc.), gave us keys to the wrong room, and ultimately wasted 5 hours of our time in which we had to drag our luggage through the heat from room to room until one finally was safe to stay in. The staff were incredibly rude and instead of giving us any compensation for our troubles, they repeatedly attempted to make us sign a contract removing any and all liability from the hotel for the entirety of the trip in exchange for a cheap 25 minute massage. After refusing to sign the form for safety reasons, guest services continued to call and come to our room attempting to intimidate us and insisting that we sign. The grounds of the property and the entertainment staff were very nice, but the service and lack of hospitality at the front desk is unforgivable. They said that if we had booked directly with the hotel rather than through Expedia we might have had better service. Loved Bahia last year but seems that management has worsened. I\'m sure that they will just reply to this message with a "sorry you feel that way" and do nothing about it...
This was my second time visiting Bahia Principe, and I was shocked to see the decline in service and overall experience. On the first day the staff sent us to rooms that had serious issues (broken locks, no safe or AC, etc.), gave us keys to the wrong room, and ultimately wasted 5 hours of our time in which we had to drag our luggage through the heat from room to room until one finally was safe to stay in. The staff were incredibly rude and instead of giving us any compensation for our troubles, they repeatedly attempted to make us sign a contract removing any and all liability from the hotel for the entirety of the trip in exchange for a cheap 25 minute massage. After refusing to sign the form for safety reasons, guest services continued to call and come to our room attempting to intimidate us and insisting that we sign. The grounds of the property and the entertainment staff were very nice, but the service and lack of hospitality at the front desk is unforgivable. They said that if we had booked directly with the hotel rather than through Expedia we might have had better service. Loved Bahia last year but seems that management has worsened. I\'m sure that they will just reply to this message with a "sorry you feel that way" and do nothing about it...
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Genito R
Feb 24, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The Staff is very friendly!
The Staff is very friendly!
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Nihada
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Was ok. Workers ver unprofessional and most of them don’t speak English very rude too. When you get there will update your room they ask you to pay extra money and if you pay cash they take it money no receipt. You can negotiate how much you want to pay for upgrades. Will not go back for sure I been at better resort in DR where ppl are more nicer.
Was ok. Workers ver unprofessional and most of them don’t speak English very rude too. When you get there will update your room they ask you to pay extra money and if you pay cash they take it money no receipt. You can negotiate how much you want to pay for upgrades. Will not go back for sure I been at better resort in DR where ppl are more nicer.
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Location
Beachfront setting inside a very large multi‑resort complex; distances are long and trolleys help with access. The beach is attractive but can be crowded, and several guests felt safe on property.
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Edwin
Aug 25, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Beach was disgusting and no attempt by hotel to clean it! Main pool was closed and looks terrible!
Beach was disgusting and no attempt by hotel to clean it! Main pool was closed and looks terrible!
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Maria
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The beach that this hotel is located at is fantastic! A MOST SEA! one of a kind!! The hotel is nice, a la carte restaurants are amazing with lots of options and buffets were good with plenty of varieties! The service was great. We were very grateful with the trolly service that buses you to and from the beach as the hotel is quite big. The Employees are friendly and very accommodating. Estarlys at the swim up bar in Pool 4 was simply the best! Me and my family (10 of us) loved this vacation! We only have 2 complains. 1. A lot of the hotel is reserved for “privilege club” only and you couldn’t upgrade without changing hotels. It included large sections at the beach’s that were empty most of the time. Leaving limited room for everybody else. 2. The rooms are outdated and need some improvements and renovation. I would also suggest they open the beach buffet for breakfast as well! All in all we recommend this hotel!
The beach that this hotel is located at is fantastic! A MOST SEA! one of a kind!! The hotel is nice, a la carte restaurants are amazing with lots of options and buffets were good with plenty of varieties! The service was great. We were very grateful with the trolly service that buses you to and from the beach as the hotel is quite big. The Employees are friendly and very accommodating. Estarlys at the swim up bar in Pool 4 was simply the best! Me and my family (10 of us) loved this vacation! We only have 2 complains. 1. A lot of the hotel is reserved for “privilege club” only and you couldn’t upgrade without changing hotels. It included large sections at the beach’s that were empty most of the time. Leaving limited room for everybody else. 2. The rooms are outdated and need some improvements and renovation. I would also suggest they open the beach buffet for breakfast as well! All in all we recommend this hotel!
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Vivian
May 23, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Es un complejo de hoteles bastante grande, en el que particularmente estuvimos (Grand Bávaro) el problema que se tiene es el orden el checkin, es un desastre, todas las personas acumuladas allí para eso y las habitaciones no estaban listas a tiempo. La ventaja es que si se llega temprano puedes disfrutar de una vez de todo lo del hotel hasta que entreguen la habitación. Tuvimos inconvenientes con huéspedes súper ruidosos y nunca fue nadie de seguridad a percatarse del asunto. Adicionalmente hay muchas actividades que tienen costo, es algo a mejorar en la comunicación donde se dice que está disponible todo lo acuático. Ni esto ni el transporte lo cubre. Los restaurantes son ricos y las personas de animación excelentes. Son quienes hacen la estadía muy agradable.
Es un complejo de hoteles bastante grande, en el que particularmente estuvimos (Grand Bávaro) el problema que se tiene es el orden el checkin, es un desastre, todas las personas acumuladas allí para eso y las habitaciones no estaban listas a tiempo. La ventaja es que si se llega temprano puedes disfrutar de una vez de todo lo del hotel hasta que entreguen la habitación. Tuvimos inconvenientes con huéspedes súper ruidosos y nunca fue nadie de seguridad a percatarse del asunto. Adicionalmente hay muchas actividades que tienen costo, es algo a mejorar en la comunicación donde se dice que está disponible todo lo acuático. Ni esto ni el transporte lo cubre. Los restaurantes son ricos y las personas de animación excelentes. Son quienes hacen la estadía muy agradable.
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Kathleen
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The property was so large that you needed to catch a tram to go to every location. Needed a tram to get to every meal. The restaurant reservations for dinners were limited to two restaurants. The rooms did not have washcloths, only hand towels and bath towels. No room service was provided (only a fridge restocked with a few drinks- once per day). The service at the pool bars was slow. The service was not stellar, but servers were not rude. Not impressive service by any means. The kayaks and hobie cat use was the best part.
The property was so large that you needed to catch a tram to go to every location. Needed a tram to get to every meal. The restaurant reservations for dinners were limited to two restaurants. The rooms did not have washcloths, only hand towels and bath towels. No room service was provided (only a fridge restocked with a few drinks- once per day). The service at the pool bars was slow. The service was not stellar, but servers were not rude. Not impressive service by any means. The kayaks and hobie cat use was the best part.
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Jessica
Mar 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I really love the property, I mean I was In love , ver clean however my only problem is that the room and bathroom is outdated however that did not stop me from enjoying myself ..Also if you don’t pay attention you can easily be lost on the property
I really love the property, I mean I was In love , ver clean however my only problem is that the room and bathroom is outdated however that did not stop me from enjoying myself ..Also if you don’t pay attention you can easily be lost on the property
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Rita
Apr 22, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
This place is massive. Multiple resorts together with shuttles running in a loop. It's walkable, but nice to have shuttle sometimes. The beach has a beautiful breeze and quieter than the pool with all It's activities. Very friendly, attentive staff. Reason for 4 star is because the buffet food is cold unless a chef made something fresh for you. The room refrigerator was cool not cold. No face cloths, no body lotion. Plenty of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. No diet coke. Only full sugar sodas.
This place is massive. Multiple resorts together with shuttles running in a loop. It's walkable, but nice to have shuttle sometimes. The beach has a beautiful breeze and quieter than the pool with all It's activities. Very friendly, attentive staff. Reason for 4 star is because the buffet food is cold unless a chef made something fresh for you. The room refrigerator was cool not cold. No face cloths, no body lotion. Plenty of shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. No diet coke. Only full sugar sodas.
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MANISHA
Feb 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The property is beautiful with clean rooms and good breakfast, lunch, dinner bufftets. Ala carte dinners should have been more. The beach is pristine and clean. Entertainment was good. Ala carte dinners were good(Greek/Mexican) On the other hand the service was terrible. All Staff did not speak a word of English, hence difficult to communicate. Terrible service in buffets. Every single time received Coffee/beer etc at the buffet service after we had almost finished breakfast/dinner. There was always a shortge of plates at buffets. Entertainment was also in Spanish. But otherwise had a pleasant stay.
The property is beautiful with clean rooms and good breakfast, lunch, dinner bufftets. Ala carte dinners should have been more. The beach is pristine and clean. Entertainment was good. Ala carte dinners were good(Greek/Mexican) On the other hand the service was terrible. All Staff did not speak a word of English, hence difficult to communicate. Terrible service in buffets. Every single time received Coffee/beer etc at the buffet service after we had almost finished breakfast/dinner. There was always a shortge of plates at buffets. Entertainment was also in Spanish. But otherwise had a pleasant stay.
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Mar
Jun 17, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
i love the security inside the property. it made me feel safe all the time. food was delicious and the staff very professional and nice. the olny down side of my vacation time in this resort was the algae at the beach. the first 2 or 3 days, it was a lot, but i also must say that to my surprise the day of my return home, the beach was clean and blue. mother nature was also pleasant, and mosquitoes in a scale 1 to 10, i will say 4( we always used Off though). shopping wise, you can find the best prices at the stores that are parte of the resort.
i love the security inside the property. it made me feel safe all the time. food was delicious and the staff very professional and nice. the olny down side of my vacation time in this resort was the algae at the beach. the first 2 or 3 days, it was a lot, but i also must say that to my surprise the day of my return home, the beach was clean and blue. mother nature was also pleasant, and mosquitoes in a scale 1 to 10, i will say 4( we always used Off though). shopping wise, you can find the best prices at the stores that are parte of the resort.
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Hans Joachim
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Sehr große Anlage die aus mehreren Komplexen besteht. Es verkehren den ganzen Tag Elektro Autos zum Transport 👍der Außenbereich ist sehr schön und gepflegt. Das Personal ist freundlich,
Sehr große Anlage die aus mehreren Komplexen besteht. Es verkehren den ganzen Tag Elektro Autos zum Transport 👍der Außenbereich ist sehr schön und gepflegt. Das Personal ist freundlich,
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Roberto
Jan 31, 2023
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Stayed 14 nights
Huge and long walking distance beach was small and crowded.
Huge and long walking distance beach was small and crowded.
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Dining
Dining is inconsistent: buffets offer variety but draw complaints about odors, cleanliness and lukewarm food; securing a la carte reservations is limited and frustrating. Some specialty restaurants and meals are well liked.
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Jim ning
Feb 15, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The food was great. However, i would suggest to give an option about sugar free desserts
The food was great. However, i would suggest to give an option about sugar free desserts
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Danielle Willo
Feb 15, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Was a lovely hotel, all the staff was friendly and we were upgraded for free because our room was not ready on time. Lots of amenities and activities. The pools and beach were beautiful. The only thing that I would say could be improved is the food. Buffet food is the same everyday and gets pretty old after a few days. The alacarte dinners were better for sure, but very hard to book into as they fill up fast.
Was a lovely hotel, all the staff was friendly and we were upgraded for free because our room was not ready on time. Lots of amenities and activities. The pools and beach were beautiful. The only thing that I would say could be improved is the food. Buffet food is the same everyday and gets pretty old after a few days. The alacarte dinners were better for sure, but very hard to book into as they fill up fast.
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MIRIAM VANNY
Aug 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff very rude nerver can have a correct answer restaurants is a lie you only can eat in 2 and the open buffets terrible food smell bad and service the worst
Staff very rude nerver can have a correct answer restaurants is a lie you only can eat in 2 and the open buffets terrible food smell bad and service the worst
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Eileen
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The property was nice and clean. Our room was upgraded since we arrived late and we were placed close to the beach. If it rains everything get floaded and you can leave without getting soak. The staff at buffet restaurants sometimes are not around or one tell you to search for another to help you with basics as a cola or coffee. Night shows weren't that spectacular. Alcohol quality is pretty bad. The bounganvilla Buffet Rest smelled everyday like sewage.I
The property was nice and clean. Our room was upgraded since we arrived late and we were placed close to the beach. If it rains everything get floaded and you can leave without getting soak. The staff at buffet restaurants sometimes are not around or one tell you to search for another to help you with basics as a cola or coffee. Night shows weren't that spectacular. Alcohol quality is pretty bad. The bounganvilla Buffet Rest smelled everyday like sewage.I
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khalil f
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
If you don’t speak spanish it’s not for you no one of the staff will listen to you . Very bad service and food. All inclusive only for open buffet not including the other restaurants . Staff are so mean ignoring your request for most of the time
If you don’t speak spanish it’s not for you no one of the staff will listen to you . Very bad service and food. All inclusive only for open buffet not including the other restaurants . Staff are so mean ignoring your request for most of the time
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Agatha
May 2, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Calls itself “All-Inclusive” but you can’t eat at any/all of their restaurants. Some are reserved for certain hotels, there’s also a rule (WHICH IS NOT ADVERTISED) that you are allowed to eat at restaurants at a 2:1, so if you stay there for 6 nights you have 3 vouchers to eat at a restaurant throughout your stay, the other 3 nights you eat at the buffet, which is good but not what I want at an all-inclusive.
Calls itself “All-Inclusive” but you can’t eat at any/all of their restaurants. Some are reserved for certain hotels, there’s also a rule (WHICH IS NOT ADVERTISED) that you are allowed to eat at restaurants at a 2:1, so if you stay there for 6 nights you have 3 vouchers to eat at a restaurant throughout your stay, the other 3 nights you eat at the buffet, which is good but not what I want at an all-inclusive.
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ZULIA
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff in general is great. Waiters , entertainment, bar tenders , etc are great. The smell in the dining room is horrible, the buffet room location is Terrible at Bavaro, we could not eat there even one day, smells as sewerage. We had to jumped into Punta Cana restaurant. Hope you can take this in consideration and they fix this ! Thank you
Staff in general is great. Waiters , entertainment, bar tenders , etc are great. The smell in the dining room is horrible, the buffet room location is Terrible at Bavaro, we could not eat there even one day, smells as sewerage. We had to jumped into Punta Cana restaurant. Hope you can take this in consideration and they fix this ! Thank you
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Marzena
Apr 4, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Avoid at all cost. Cockroaches everywhere. Buffet area smells like sewage.
Avoid at all cost. Cockroaches everywhere. Buffet area smells like sewage.
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IVAN
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 8 nights
La comida del buffet no es buena no hay variedad desayuno y lunch pensé encontrar mariscos, el primer día camine 3 veces al lobby para que me solucionen el aire de mi habitación cosa que me pareció súper agotador porque el lugar es muy grande recién llegados y que no puedan ir a tu habitación para saber cómo está y uno tener que ir no me parece, pero bueno pudieron solucionar, el personal increíble. El olor de los restaurantes a manglar es un poco molestoso y los restaurantes buffet no tienen aire o si tienen no abastecen. Eso de poder comer en los restaurantes japoneses de mariscos carnes brasileños las veces que uno pueda como dice en la página cuando uno va a comprar no es así solo te dan 1 restaurante por cada 2 días de estadía cosa que yo pase 9 días y pude comer en 4 muy buenos pero no deberían poner que uno puede entrar a esos porque no es así
La comida del buffet no es buena no hay variedad desayuno y lunch pensé encontrar mariscos, el primer día camine 3 veces al lobby para que me solucionen el aire de mi habitación cosa que me pareció súper agotador porque el lugar es muy grande recién llegados y que no puedan ir a tu habitación para saber cómo está y uno tener que ir no me parece, pero bueno pudieron solucionar, el personal increíble. El olor de los restaurantes a manglar es un poco molestoso y los restaurantes buffet no tienen aire o si tienen no abastecen. Eso de poder comer en los restaurantes japoneses de mariscos carnes brasileños las veces que uno pueda como dice en la página cuando uno va a comprar no es así solo te dan 1 restaurante por cada 2 días de estadía cosa que yo pase 9 días y pude comer en 4 muy buenos pero no deberían poner que uno puede entrar a esos porque no es así
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Allison
Apr 1, 2024
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I worked in the hotel business and I have only ever written one bad review and I travel often. The good: The location is beautiful, the beach and pools were nice and the service in the restaurants was efficient. The bad: rooms are outdated with only one working outlet to charge all of our phones. The buffet was gross. The only foods that didn’t make my entire family sick was the fresh fruit and the bread. Every time we ate anything else we were all sick 5 times a day. Booking: on Expedia I paid for 3 adults (even though one of my children is a teenager). When we checked in they said I overpaid and they couldn’t give my teenager an adult arm band. This was fine, except for I received no refund and then when I went to book reservations they wouldn’t let us in the restaurants with a child. I tried to book reservations for dinner through the app before we arrived and tried to call the hotel. They said to book when we got here. Well when we got here there were no reservations left at any restaurants except at 10 pm. And then, it was at the 2 least desirable restaurants. Not the ones with ocean views or food that might not have made us sick. Other families w/ younger children were having same problems. It was a scam. When housekeeping came to our room: 1 day they walked in on my daughter changing her clothes. Another time we came back to our room with our ground floor balcony door open. I made sure I locked it before we left. Luckily we put all our valuables in safe.
I worked in the hotel business and I have only ever written one bad review and I travel often. The good: The location is beautiful, the beach and pools were nice and the service in the restaurants was efficient. The bad: rooms are outdated with only one working outlet to charge all of our phones. The buffet was gross. The only foods that didn’t make my entire family sick was the fresh fruit and the bread. Every time we ate anything else we were all sick 5 times a day. Booking: on Expedia I paid for 3 adults (even though one of my children is a teenager). When we checked in they said I overpaid and they couldn’t give my teenager an adult arm band. This was fine, except for I received no refund and then when I went to book reservations they wouldn’t let us in the restaurants with a child. I tried to book reservations for dinner through the app before we arrived and tried to call the hotel. They said to book when we got here. Well when we got here there were no reservations left at any restaurants except at 10 pm. And then, it was at the 2 least desirable restaurants. Not the ones with ocean views or food that might not have made us sick. Other families w/ younger children were having same problems. It was a scam. When housekeeping came to our room: 1 day they walked in on my daughter changing her clothes. Another time we came back to our room with our ground floor balcony door open. I made sure I locked it before we left. Luckily we put all our valuables in safe.
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Christian
Oct 29, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Amazing Service. staff is super friendly and very attentive.
Amazing Service. staff is super friendly and very attentive.
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Nihada
Oct 9, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Was ok. Workers ver unprofessional and most of them don’t speak English very rude too. When you get there will update your room they ask you to pay extra money and if you pay cash they take it money no receipt. You can negotiate how much you want to pay for upgrades. Will not go back for sure I been at better resort in DR where ppl are more nicer.
Was ok. Workers ver unprofessional and most of them don’t speak English very rude too. When you get there will update your room they ask you to pay extra money and if you pay cash they take it money no receipt. You can negotiate how much you want to pay for upgrades. Will not go back for sure I been at better resort in DR where ppl are more nicer.
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Zuleika Celeny Castillo
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
I booked for Bahia grand Bávaro & the only complaint we have is about the room. It didn't look like the picture on expedia. You could tell the room & bed were too old. Bathroom was falling apart with a smell of too much bleach. We complained at the front desk and they upgraded us but we had to pay the differences.. after that the whole vaca was amazing! There are 7 resort on this property& we had access to 3 of them. All people were so nice and attentive towards our needs. Beautiful experience!
I booked for Bahia grand Bávaro & the only complaint we have is about the room. It didn't look like the picture on expedia. You could tell the room & bed were too old. Bathroom was falling apart with a smell of too much bleach. We complained at the front desk and they upgraded us but we had to pay the differences.. after that the whole vaca was amazing! There are 7 resort on this property& we had access to 3 of them. All people were so nice and attentive towards our needs. Beautiful experience!
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myah
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
loved it
loved it
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Stevens
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The property is gorgeous and appealing. I took my kids with me and they were very pleased with all the activities in the resort. Leonardo, the clerck attendant was very professional and he checks us in with such ease and timely manner. The service at the dining room was good ( Ana, Roberto, Jose and Ricardo ) were kind and serve us with a warm smile and great attitude. However, the cleanliness of the dining room wasn’t good cause we got interrupted by a bunch of flies and roaches running in the dining room.
The property is gorgeous and appealing. I took my kids with me and they were very pleased with all the activities in the resort. Leonardo, the clerck attendant was very professional and he checks us in with such ease and timely manner. The service at the dining room was good ( Ana, Roberto, Jose and Ricardo ) were kind and serve us with a warm smile and great attitude. However, the cleanliness of the dining room wasn’t good cause we got interrupted by a bunch of flies and roaches running in the dining room.
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FAQs about Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro
Is parking available at the hotel?
Self parking is available on-site and is included in the resort fee. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM as part of the resort fee.
Does the hotel allow pets?
The hotel does not allow pets, but service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request.
Are airport shuttle services available?
Yes, airport shuttle services are available. Guests can arrange transfers through the hotel, but pricing details are not specified.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, step-free entrances, and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, approximately 20 km from Punta Cana airport (30 minutes drive) and 70 km from La Romana airport (90 minutes drive). It is close to Arena Gorda Beach (2.6 miles) and Cana Bay Golf Club (7 minutes drive).
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features two outdoor swimming pools. Specific operational hours are not detailed, but they are available for guests to enjoy.
What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the hotel. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The hotel does not specify information about the availability of cribs or extra beds. Guests are encouraged to contact the hotel directly for any specific requests.
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When is the least crowded time to visit Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro in Bávaro?
May is the busiest month at Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro in Bávaro, while October is the quietest. Demand falls after the spring peak, with noticeably lighter crowds through early autumn — plan for October if you prefer the calmest stay.
How do room rates at Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro compare with other hotels in Bávaro?
Bahia Principe Grand Bavaro in Bávaro is not cheaper than any of the 17 comparable hotels nearby — it’s cheaper than 0 of 17 peers. Across the peer set, the hotel’s typical median is $1,016 a night versus about $366 for comparable hotels in Bávaro.
Know Before You Go
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- A resort fee is included in the total price displayed.
- A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
- A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 15.00 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 14.00 per day (rates may vary)
- In-room safe fee: USD 4 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
The charges below are included in your overall room price:
- New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
- Christmas Eve gala dinner fee
- Resort fee
- Breakfast
- Pool access
- Beach access
- Beach towels
- Fitness center access
- Fitness/yoga classes
- Sporting facilities or equipment
- Partner property pool access
- Partner property access
- Internet access
- In-room coffee
- In-room bottled water
- Self parking
- Parking
- Housekeeping
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Popular amenities
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
24-Hour Reception
Business Center
Room Service
Concierge
Services
Business Center
Concierge
24-Hour Reception
Babysitting / Child Services
Conference Room(s)
Currency Exchange
Multilingual Staff
Meeting Rooms
Laundry service
Shops
General
Room Service
Restaurant
Sauna
Salon
Massage
Solarium
Steam Bath
Kids Club
Beach Sun Loungers
Bar (Swim-up)
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Activities
Casino
Garden
Beach (Nearby)
Jet-Ski
Scuba Diving
Windsurfing
Nightclubs
Billiards
Golf (miniature)
Horse Riding
Volleyball
Pool Outdoor
Table Tennis
Terrace
Parking
Airport shuttle
Parking (Secured)
Internet
WiFi