Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal

This hotel & resort has plenty of pool space, a nice beach swimming area and plenty of spaces to hang out in and gather with our group of approx. 20 travellers. Booking restaurants was very difficult, most of us couldn't get any restaurant reservations and the bathrooms in the lobbies seemed to all be missing hooks on the back of the doors inside the stalls. Pool stairs were super slippery. The mattresses in the older adults only buildings are like bricks. Shuttle services around the resort and  [... read more]neighbouring resorts was amazing and the main buffet was wonderful with a large selection of food options. Fabiola (entertainment team) and Victoria (concierge) both went above and beyond to accommodate our big travelling group.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo: Lovely easy walking Beach

I had heard I would want water shoes but not at all as the Corral areas were obvious and all soft sand wear you swan. I snorkelled several times and always found schools of fish quickly along the coral areas. We walked barefoot 45minutes either direction from resort and not a stone or sharp shell even. Lovely area. Well maintained grounds. Never felt overfull Buffet or most sitting areas. Bar drinks were well done e.g. Expresso Martinees, Mojitos or Brandy Alexanders. Was disappointed there w [... read more]as no Pickleball lines on the tennis court. Bahai Principe is missing out on PB group vacationers. Food was good. I usually only do the Buffets at resorts, as I don't like to have a scedule, but did find the Ala Carts to be better and worth attending.

Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Adults-only, cozy resort with a great ocean swimming area. It’s definitely not a 5-star property, and with low occupancy many bars and restaurants were closed. There are also lots of stairs throughout the resort.

Check-in was terrible. Our group had 28 people, and because we were the first on the bus, we were the last off. We waited over an hour to be checked in, with no refreshments offered, and the restaurant was closed. When we finally reached the front desk, we were told that despite booking a room with two double beds, we were assigned a king room. After such a long wait, this was unacceptable. Knowing the resort wasn’t at capacity, we asked for it to be addressed immediately. Rosa, somewhat begrudg [... read more]ingly, disappeared for nearly 30 minutes before eventually giving us a room with two double beds. We were happy with the room overall. Cleanliness was just okay—the floors and bathroom were only marginally clean, and this low standard remained throughout the week. The sheets were stained, and the towels were worn. We arrived expecting a 5-star hotel, but once we adjusted our mindset to a 3-star experience, everything felt more reasonable. Our room, located near the end of the hall on the 3rd floor, was a long walk but very quiet with a beautiful ocean view. The stairs didn’t bother us, but having the beach bar closed and needing to walk up to the pool bar each time was inconvenient. Only the buffet and two rotating à la carte restaurants were open. While understandable given the low occupancy, it would have been nice to have at least the beach bar open for limited daytime service. Overall, I would return. You can’t control the inconsiderate guests who reserve chairs with towels despite the signs, though fortunately there were plenty of alternative spots to sit. It was also surprising how many people used speakerphone in the dining room and other public areas—rude, but not something the hotel can easily manage. Most of the staff were great. Rosa at the front desk was difficult to deal with, but the lobby bartender was amazing. The lobby music was also too loud and would have been much more enjoyable if it were salsa, bachata, or something fun and lively.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Great Family Vacation

Resort had all the amenities that a family would enjoy. Pool was huge and my granddaughters and their father were in the pool everyday, with a poolside bar for drinks. Beach waters were a little difficult to enter as there were small pebbles and then dips down about 2 feet, which made it a little difficult to walk back to shore. Water shoes recommended. Our rooms were side by side, and room was large, comfortable beds. Food too much to select from that would satisfy any pallet. Nightly  [... read more]entertainment was awesome!!!!

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Tripcentral let me down

The resort/service/location/transportation were all outstanding. We enjoyed our trip immensely. However, the process of making dinning reservations was never explained or highlighted to us. We were unable to make a single reservation at one of the many dinning options after we arrived. Completely booked for the entire week. Although the buffet was quite nice we feel we missed out on so much We feel Tripcentral agents should have advised, no STRESSED to us, the ability and importance of [... read more] making reservations in advance.

Bahia Principe Explore La Romana: Amazing Resort

The grounds were so peaceful. I loved my morning walk through the grounds and the big walkways, lined with palm trees on either side. I especially loved walking the grounds at night where all the palm trees were lit up from the bottom. The lobby was beautiful and had plentiful amount of tables and chairs where you could sit and watch the entertainment or play a game of cards with a drink on hand. The public rest rooms were always maintained and clean. The dining rooms and the buffet were al [... read more]ways clean, cleanliness was top priority here, as soon as a guest left the table it was cleaned immediately. The pool was huge and plenty of space to find a chairs and room to swim. There was entertainment all day at the pool, and if you wanted to leave the pool there was a clean sandy beach with volleyball, soccer and plenty of chairs under the palm tree umbrellas. The beach is a little murky because of the sand that is always moving, but the water is clear so don't be fooled. It drops off quickly and goes down to 3' right away. Most of the time we spent either walking the beach or at the pool, not too much time in the ocean. The good thing about this beach is that it is in a bay and there are few waves and was mostly calm.

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Fantastic place for families with younger kids

This resort was absolutely amazing if you are a family with kids under 12. Between the water park at Coba, plus the one on site at Tulum, there was always something for the kids to do. Couple that with the amazing number of activities for kids, and the entertainment, our kids were constantly excited and playing. The buffet food was also absolutely incredible for a resort, with some great variety and choices at every meal. Probably the only downside is how far away this resort is from the airp [... read more]ort (over an hour drive) so I would highly advise booking a private transfer if you can afford it. I would not choose this resort if I wasn't with my kids, but if you're with family you can't go wrong with Bahia Principe.

Bahia Principe Explore Akumal: Excellent stay!

Thank you Karol at Trip Central - been happily dealing with Karol for many many years always great service. Bahia Principe Akumal resort was excellent in no small part because of excellent client service (Miguel, Francesco, Ricardo, Eddie, and Caroline - thank you!). Renovated rooms, pools, beaches are amazing. Food at restaurants was excellent and tasty! Highly recommend this resort!

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Top Tier Resort!

There was nothing to want for. The food was fantastic, fresh, and the drinks were plentiful. The specialty restaurants were outstanding. The staff were very friendly and attentive. One of my best vacations.

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Bahia Grand Coba

Beautiful grounds and landscaping. Excellent food with lots of variety for everyone Beautiful pool areas Great entertainment and nightly shows Amazing resort staff, so friendly and helpful This was our second time, and we are already planning trip number three to this resort

Bahia Principe Explore Tulum: Beautiful, family friendly resort!

We had a wonderful time at Grand Bahia Principe Tulum! Travelled with 1 child, and 2 seniors. The grounds were well kept & the perk of having access to the other hotels was great, including the trolleys.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Very nice vacation

The hotel buildings and landscaping are quite lovely. The food was very good especially the French gournet restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was large and quite comfortable. The pools were clean and picturesque. Most days there were open seats at the pools in the morning but only a few later in the day. The beach was very nice but the water was cloudy due to the nearby river flow so not great for snorkelling unless you were at the east end of the bay where the water w [... read more]as clearer. There were lots of varied fish there although the bottom was not particularly pretty. Overall, we had a very nice vacation and would definitely consider returning again. Here are a couple of points that would have made our vacation even better: 1. Housekeeping was occasionally inconsistent. The room was not cleaned on one day and cleaned twice on another day. 2. The restaurants had small signs in English and Spanish to identify the foods. The problem was that, quite often, they were not indicating the correct food where they were placed or indicated two things but only one was at that location. Some things had no sign at all. It would help if this was more consistent and accurate. 3. The special restaurant reservations were available to people who knew before the start of the vacation so some restaurants were fully booked for the week when we arrived. Those who did not know about the early booking were left with limited choices. It would be fairer if the booking was only available to people starting when they check-in physically to the hotel.

Bahia Principe Explore Legend: Awesome Family Resort

Perfect resort for families with children of all ages. The staff, atmosphere, activities, food and cleanliness of the resort are outstanding! Our family enjoyed the pools, beach, water park and entertainment

Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Amazing

We had a wonderful week away. The resort needs some updating and one of the restaurants wasn't open and 2 bars. It would be perfect if those were know before we booked. The pool bar was good but sometimes you had to wait a long time for a drink and they weren't busy. The bus to the resort was old as well.

Bahia Principe Escape Samana: Amazing

We had a wonderful week away. The resort needs some updating and one of the restaurants wasn't open and 2 bars. It would be perfect if those were know before we booked. The pool bar was good but sometimes you had to wait a long time for a drink and they weren't busy. The bus to the resort was old as well.

Bahia Principe Escape Sian Ka'an: Nice Holiday

We enjoyed our stay at this resort. The staff here is amazing! They made up for the short comings with their caring and positive attitudes. Both Italia and Isobel helped us when I sprained my ankle. These ladies went beyond what was necessary to ensure that I was well cared for and comfortable. They truly were wonderful. The nightly shows were excellent and most of the a la carte meals were delicious. I enjoyed the pools and the gradual entry into one was needed and appreciated. The room [... read more]s need updating as does the lobby area. The trolleys to the beach were regular but the distance and time it takes would discourage me from returning. The beach area designated for this resort was not suitable for swimming without water shoes but the beach bar was quite lovely. Overall it is a good 4 star resort suitable for quieter, mature adults.

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Paradise

My boyfriend and I had never been to the Dominican Republic. We had the most unbelievable experience at the Bahia Principe. The staff are unbelievable, the rooms and resort spotless and the food was incredible. Daily entertainment pool side and nightly entertainment make this the perfect resort.

Bahia Principe Escape Aquamarine: We love Aquamarine

Second time in 6 months that we’ve gone to Aquamarine. We enjoy it quite a bit. Rooms are great and clean. Great food with lots of selection. Staff is friendly and helpful. We spent our time at the pool and had a fun relaxing time. Weather was great.

Bahia Principe Explore Coba: Incredible place

This hotel was incredible! we had the best time every day. The staff was absolutely amazing, the food was great and the grounds were clean . We loved swimming in the pools and the trollys to get around the resort were so appreciated

Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville: Excellent resort and staff!

From the moment we stepped into the lobby, the atmosphere felt luxurious. The food was exceptional, and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. While the beach could have been a bit clearer, overall it was a fantastic trip, and we would absolutely return.