Amazing resort

I’ve been here before with my husband , loved it then and loved it again with the ladies I traveled with ! Staff are amazing, food was amazing and beaches are fabulous! I had a different experience with the ladies then with my husband and that’s what makes this resort amazing! Thank you for the great experience!

Great resort for families!

Great resort for families. Amazing waterpark and beautiful beaches with calm and pristine waters. Service is not consistent so be patient. Ask to be on the family side and know that music goes until 10pm or a little later at night so it might be hard to sleep before that regardless where you stay. Remember to book your reservations at the a la carte restaurants (you can go to 3 if you stay for 7 days) on your first day and don't forget to go to the Japanese venue: the best dinner we had at a res [... read more]ort. The buffet is good overall but sometimes some options of food are not that tasteful.

Good but not the best

The grand be here Principe is a good resort room service was good, The resort was kept well groomed and clean most of the bartenders were good but somewhere dicks Especially by the main pool area. The types of alcohol on the family side sucked and could use some improvement. The types of alcohol on the Luxury side are awesome.The beaches are clean but small and there are a lot of rocks but still good. And there were a lot of annoying people trying to sell you things on the beach. The food wasn [... read more]’t all that great for a resort that size you would think the fee would be amazing. The food was better off the resort Especially the jerk chicken Beef patty All in all I give the resort a 6.5 out of 10

Great resort

This resort was amazing, very clean and the entertainment crew was the best. Made me and my family feel very comfortable and made us feel very welcome as well. Definitely will come again next year. Btw music was on point 85% of the time!

Beautiful Resort

Beautiful resort, great food, amazing staff! This resort is very large and expect a lot of walking and stairs. The beach is amazing but a walk to get there. A lot of activities daily. Pool is kept clean and have 2 pool bars. Great for kids as they have an entire water slide park and kid shows.

Wonderful Resort

The resort is absolutely beautiful. The rooms are all spacious junior suites with fabulous views. We visited at Christmas 2017 (building 13) and again March 2018 (building 11) with family and friends. Be booked Golden Club with Ocean view rooms. We requested all rooms be together (at least in the same building) and we were all accommodated on the same floor with fantastic views. Supper reservations were requested before arriving as it is sometime difficult to accommodate 6 people sitting [... read more] together. All reservations were confirmed and the meals at all restaurants including the buffet were fantastic. Italian (stuffed chicken breast was amazing) Japanese teppanyaki grill was great (deep fried ice cream for dessert was perfect) Garden Grill Steakhouse (surf & turf was delicious) and Don Pablo (tenderloin) The buffet has a wide selection and no one will go hungry. We ate there for breakfast but it is also served at the Garden Grill at 8am. Lunch was either at the buffet, pool side bbq (jerk chicken was always great) or at the beach. We had the bbq on the beach one day as well as we were way down around the cove. The pool area is huge, you should be up early to get chairs, they do go fast. I was up at 6am anyways to enjoy the full day, so not an issue (I can sleep in at home). The poolside entertainment was always fun for all ages. Swim-up bar was always a great spot to cool down The beach in front of the resort is shallow and good for wading or quiet relaxing. The wedding gazebo is located here. The best beach is to the left of the resort by the Market/Beach restaurant and kids play area. It is a big U shaped beach, at the peak is a bar and washrooms, a bit further is the nude beach (completely enclosed). The resort is quite large with a lot of walking and stairs. There are elevators but could use more. The Village (Market /Entertainment area) is perfect. Shops open from 10-10, no need to leave the resort to go shopping, everything you would want is there and decently priced. Nightly entertainment starts around 8pm for the younger kids then 9pm for the shows. Afterwards the karaoke bar is open until 1pm, then the Disco all in the same area. There is also nightly bands playing on the Lobby deck starting around 8:30, they are very good and a lot of fun. The Reggae band and piano player in the lobby are also very good. We didn't attend the beach party with bonfire but heard great reviews. The water show in the pool was really good. The water park for the smaller children is amazing. Right on the beach if you want to incorporate both areas. Bar, bathrooms and towel exchange all located there. No late check-outs were allowed as the resort was sold out, so that was a bit awkward for those not leaving the resort until 6pm. There is a room to put your luggage, bring your valuables with you. A Clubhouse is provided to shower before leaving (located in the basement of the Lobby area) however no towels, shampoo, soap were available, the hair dryer didn't work and some of the shower drains were clogged. Apparently the men's side was worse than the ladies. This area could use some improvement. I had my beach towel and soap with me and didn't wash my hair, so I was fine. As a heads-up, book a late check out if available for convenience. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back.

Nice place

Grounds are immaculate, food is Good. Beach is not the best I've seen but enjoyable. Good service by staff. Good excursions nearby. It is a bit of a walk to the biggest beach area, a small golf cart shuttle would be nice to have at this resort

Great Trip!

This was our second time at this resort. We are very happy to report it was just as great the second time. The food was amazing and the service was wonderful. We were upgraded when we arrived, so very thrilled. The only complaint I have is the timing of the rooms being cleaned. Most days they weren't cleaned until 3-4 pm. So if you had an early dinner, you didnt have fresh towels or a tidy room.

Awesome Resort!!

We just returned from a great week with friends at this resort. Had a great time...our room was amazing and the food ...no complaints!! The staff at this resort are always smiling and willing to help with just about anything. Shout out to our awesome waitress on the terrace...Queen Vanessa!!! We love you! We will definitely book with this chain again and this resort in particular. Great location!

Great Vacation!

We had a great time at the Grand Bahia Principe! The hotel is very large and there was always something to do or see to keep parents and kids entertained! The pools were amazing, the food was great! The Steel Band and the Beach Party were really fun! I would definitely return again and would recommend it to anyone thinking of going to Jamaica!

Beautiful Resort !!

We had a wonderful time here. It is a very big resort and requires a lot of walking, but the grounds are beautiful and there is lots to see. We also enjoyed the snorkeling right on the resort. The food was awesome, lots of variety and the staff were very friendly and did an amazing job. We would return again .

Not worth the money we paid...

There were roaches in my room. The housekeepers did not do a good job cleaning the room. They did not make up the beds. We were not impressed with the food. The hotel looks nice and some of the staff were nice but others were rude. I had multiple issues with this trip and I'm still waiting for a response to my email and voicemail I sent to the Tripcentral agent.

Beautiful Resort

Really enjoyed our 1 week stay at the Grand Bahia Principe in Runaway Bay, Jamaica last week. The resort itself is beautiful and well maintained, and the staff was amazing. We went to 4 a la carte restaurants, the Italian, Japanese, Steakhouse, and Gourmet, with the Japanese being our favorite by far. The beach was a bit disappointing as it consisted of several little cove areas, and one larger one. It's a rather large resort with lots going on. There were daily/evening entertainment throug [... read more]hout the resort. There is also a little shopping village and casino for added fun. We would not hesitate to recommend the resort to family and friends based on everything they offer, and the excellent service. Thanks tripcentral.ca for booking us and maintaining contact with us from start to finish. Bravo to both you and the Bahia.

Perfect place to stay

I really enjoy my vocation in grand bahia,everythng is perfectly design according to travelers comfort,all the people are working there are so helpful amd polite,perfect buffett and alot options for vegetarian people as well.overall very good experience.

Fun resort!

We spent 7 days at the Bahia Principe and loved every minute of it. The only down side of the resort is the beach area. The beach area is not very big and there was only a small area of the beach where you can swim. All in all we are quite impress with the food and the service. Good food at the buffet. There was something for everyone. Very difficult to get a reservation at the specialty restaurant. Just a quick note, although it is an all inclusive resort, an all you can eat buffet, gues [... read more]ts should tip the person who serve you your wine, water, juice or beer. We saw a lot of guests not tipping, just getting up and leave. A US$2.00 tip every meal, that is $6.00 a day times 7 days is only $42.00. I'm sure it won't break the bank. It means a lot to the servers if you tip and they appreciate it. We enjoyed our vacation and we will go back for sure.

Fantastic week away

The resort was very clean, staff was very friendly but the wifi was very difficult to obtain a connection but being on vacation this was not a big deal for us. The food was fantastic and it was very easily to reserve for the restaurants. We visited the same resort two years ago and noticed there were many improvements made to the beach front and the resort continues with improvements.

Amazing time at the Bahia Principe

Overall, great place! Food was excellent, never went hungry. The beef patties at the grill were awesome. Had the opportunities to try the Brazilian steakhouse on the luxury side (adults only) and it was absoutely delicious and our favourite meal of the trip. The staff are very friendly, most very genuine. Pools were great, and beach near the kids park was great. Rooms were clean and spacious. Would love to come back and stay on the luxury side, as it did seem a little nicer over there.

Top Notch!

We’ve travelled all inclusive for the last 20 years, I always read the reviews prior to travelling. I’m not really sure where some of these negative reviews come from. From start to finish we had exceptional service, everyone went out of their way to ensure we were happy with everything. We stayed in room 18104 - great location. Ground floor, close to pool, beach and most restaurants. Thanks for a great week and hope to travel back to Jamaica some time soon!

Great Vacation

The hotel is massive so be prepared to walk a lot. The grounds, rooms and common areas are very clean. The hotel is very bright with many areas to relax. The pool is massive. There is the lack of eating areas during the day. The only place to get food after the main buffets close in the morning is the beach restaurant. Also, their is a lack of entertainment throughout the day. Nothing on the beach. The food is amazing and very fresh. Unfortunately the staff is hit and miss. Very few are [... read more] friendly and most make you feel like your imposing. this is unfortunate. The timeshare staff hound you and are very pushy and they are in every area so you can't avoid them. The beach is wonderful. I will return but obviously know what to expect.

Nice and friendly resort

The people are really nice and friendly, big variety of food, clean and spacious rooms. The resort needs some minor renovations though, like updating bathrooms and changing carpets in the corridors. Also we asked for several things and some of our requests were never fulfilled...